Simply Bitcoin Do BlackRock and Michael Saylor Have A Secret Bitcoin Plan? | EP 1341
Sep 26, 2025
The discussion dives into the intriguing meeting between Michael Saylor and BlackRock's Larry Fink, potentially steering BlackRock's Bitcoin strategy. Concerns arise about the implications of a Bitcoin yield product and the risk of institutional motives undermining the protocol. The hosts also react to mainstream media's impact on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, Google's investments in Bitcoin mining highlight an interesting synergy between AI and energy management, showcased through miners acting as grid load-balancers. Plus, a look at the innovative Time Chain Calendar app for Bitcoin enthusiasts.
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Saylor's Private Pitch To BlackRock
- Larry Fink met Michael Saylor before BlackRock launched its Bitcoin ETF, suggesting Saylor influenced institutional adoption.
- The hosts debate whether that meeting is harmless education or the start of corporate co-option of Bitcoin.
ETF Fine Print Sparked Fork Fears
- BlackRock's ETF filing allowed them discretion around forks, which stirred fears of a potential protocol fork by institutions.
- That clause triggered deep skepticism among Bitcoiners about corporate control over protocol choices.
Prefer Self-Custody Over ETF Blind Trust
- Self-custody protects you from third-party seizure and political risk in ways ETFs cannot.
- Treat ETF custody as different risk exposure and avoid assuming it equals holding spot Bitcoin yourself.