Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

How to Value a Bitcoin Treasury Company w/ MSTR CEO Phong Le | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 8

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Jul 10, 2025
Phong Le, CEO of MicroStrategy, has been a pivotal figure in the company’s Bitcoin-focused transformation. He dives deep into how Bitcoin redefines corporate finance, emphasizing the strategy shift MSTR made to become a Bitcoin treasury leader. The conversation reveals insights on valuing Bitcoin-equities and the burgeoning market for Bitcoin-backed securities. Le discusses the volatility risks investors face and offers advice for other corporations looking to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury asset, highlighting its role in long-term corporate strategy.
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ANECDOTE

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Origin Story

  • MicroStrategy was a profitable but slow-growing software company before adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
  • The 2020 COVID crisis and zero interest rates prompted them to innovate their balance sheet with Bitcoin.
INSIGHT

Rationale Behind NAV Multiples

  • Valuing Bitcoin treasury companies by NAV multiple has precedent in tech and finance sectors.
  • Growth potential, competitive advantages, and management quality justify multiples beyond asset value.
INSIGHT

Creating a B2B Bitcoin Market

  • MicroStrategy created a B2B Bitcoin market by securitizing its Bitcoin treasury.
  • This innovation provides institutional and retail investors unique Bitcoin exposure through NASDAQ-listed securities.
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