In this discussion, Shirish Jajodia, Head of Investor Relations and Treasury at Strategy, dives into the evolving world of Bitcoin treasuries and investor relations. He sheds light on how public companies are adapting to Bitcoin's growing presence in capital markets. Shirish reveals the strategies behind managing a substantial Bitcoin treasury and the importance of fair value accounting. He also explores potential innovations in Bitcoin-backed financial products and emphasizes the need for companies to communicate effectively with investors in this digital age.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Pace Purchases To Avoid Market Impact
Execute Bitcoin buys gradually to avoid moving the market and manage pacing by liquidity conditions.
Accelerate purchases when price drops but avoid eating into overall market liquidity.
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First Buys Are The Biggest Hurdle
The hardest part of corporate Bitcoin adoption is building conviction; the first buys are the toughest.
Use available playbooks, research, and execute thoughtfully once conviction exists.
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From No Banks To Many Partners
When Strategy began, no major banks underwrote Bitcoin deals and few analysts covered the company.
Now Strategy works with many top banks and counts a growing analyst and institutional research ecosystem.
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Shirish Jajodia, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Strategy. In this episode:
How investor relations is evolving in the digital asset era
What investors really care about when evaluating Bitcoin companies
The challenges and opportunities of managing a Bitcoin treasury
Does MSTR move Bitcoin's price when it buys?
Why fair value accounting matters for corporate Bitcoin adoption
Shirish Jajodia's outlook on Bitcoin-backed credit products and corporate treasuries
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