Onramp Bitcoin Media Paper Games, DAT Reckoning & BTC's Silent Clock | THE ₿ROADCAST EP. 23
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Feb 7, 2026 A lively take on recent Bitcoin and macro shifts, including stickiness of ETF dollars and why many buyers hold small positions. They unpack risks from decentralized asset trusts and 'paper Bitcoin' strategies. Corporate accumulation, custody incentives, and leadership exits in crypto get scrutinized. The conversation contrasts Bitcoin vs gold and highlights volatility versus tail risk.
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Paper Bitcoin Adds Fragile Leverage
- Many crypto projects misused leverage and governance, causing concentrated losses.
- Brian Cubellis points to DATs and other paper constructs as fragile compared to spot Bitcoin.
Treat Corporate Plays As Speculative
- Judge corporate Bitcoin plays as corporate bets with custody and governance risks.
- Bram Kanstein says MicroStrategy is a different, speculative vehicle than spot Bitcoin.
Custody Transparency Matters
- Lack of custody transparency undermines credibility for large holders.
- Brian Cubellis argues showing where assets sit would solve many trust questions.