Stephan Livera Podcast Bitcoin Banks: interest rates, custody & lending with Pascal Eberle | SLP678
Aug 1, 2025
Pascal Eberle, Chief of Staff at Signum Bank, dives into the innovative world of Bitcoin banking. He discusses why Bitcoin is gaining traction as a corporate treasury asset and debunks common misconceptions about its volatility. The conversation covers the rising popularity of Bitcoin lending, detailing interest rates ranging from 5.5% to 9.5% and the bank's unique margin call procedures. Eberle also highlights the importance of understanding both Bitcoin and traditional finance for successful integration into business strategies.
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Bitcoinization of Finance
- Bitcoin treasury companies represent a major step in Bitcoin adoption and financial transformation.
- They convert traditional capital into digital capital, enhancing access to Bitcoin exposure through financial instruments.
Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Complexity
- Corporations adopt Bitcoin slower due to governance and approval layers.
- Shareholders, boards, and CFOs must align, making institutional Bitcoin uptake more complex than individual adoption.
Bitcoin's Cash Flow Misconception
- Bitcoin does not generate cash flows by design; it's digital capital akin to money or gold.
- Users must apply it as capital by taking risks to earn returns, similar to traditional assets.