

Jack Mallers: Borrowing Against Your Bitcoin, Full Scoop on Twenty One Capital & Bitcoin Treasury Company Competition
58 snips May 13, 2025
Jack Mallers, co-founder and CEO of Twenty One Capital and Strike, dives into the future of Bitcoin lending and treasury innovation. He unveils Strike’s game-changing Bitcoin-backed lending product that allows users to borrow without selling their crypto. Mallers discusses the importance of transparency and ethical management in Bitcoin finance. He also highlights the rise of Bitcoin banks and the implications of Bitcoin as a neutral reserve asset in a weakening dollar environment, aiming to reshape how institutions think about treasury strategies.
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Unlock Bitcoin Wealth Without Selling
- Strike lending allows Bitcoin holders to borrow cash without selling Bitcoin, avoiding taxable events.
- This unlocks Bitcoin wealth for real-life needs while retaining asset growth potential.
No Rehypothecation of Bitcoin
- Strike loans do not rehypothecate customer Bitcoin collateral, ensuring greater security.
- The Bitcoin is held securely or accessible only to trusted partners for liquidation, not moved or reused.
Borrow Bitcoin-Backed Loans Responsibly
- Use Bitcoin loans responsibly; only borrow if you can afford interest and repayment.
- Understand 12% APR is higher due to market immaturity and competition with other investments.