

Treasury Companies Will Lose The Bitcoin Yield Race | Sidney Powell
Jul 31, 2025
Sidney Powell, CEO of Maple Finance, dives into the competitive landscape of Bitcoin yields. He discusses the rise of treasury companies like MicroStrategy and contrasts capital structure returns with on-chain yields. The conversation touches on the risks of tokenization versus securitization, the dynamics of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, and the strategies needed to foster a Bitcoin yield ecosystem. Powell highlights how Maple Finance aims to bridge traditional finance with the evolving crypto landscape, showcasing innovative avenues for institutional Bitcoin investors.
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Treasury Companies vs Onchain Yield
- Bitcoin treasury companies mainly monetize Bitcoin's capital appreciation through complex capital structures.
- Maple Finance focuses on generating actual on-chain yield on Bitcoin via lending, staking, and options.
Target Markets Differ for Bitcoin Products
- Selling crypto products is easier to crypto natives than traditional investors.
- Traditional investors prefer familiar securitization instruments until they trust tokenization.
Evaluate Bitcoin L2 Risks Carefully
- Understand the risks of Bitcoin Layer 2 protocols before investing.
- Assess ecosystem viability and technology maturity carefully.