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Nov 19, 2020
Meltem Demirors, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares and a leading voice in cryptocurrency, joins to discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin's popularity. They dive into the evolving role of Bitcoin in investment strategies, particularly for corporations in a low-interest environment. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's potential as a stable asset, its dual identity in the market, and innovative energy solutions that could transform stranded resources into economic value. Demirors shares insights on institutional challenges and a growing optimistic outlook for Bitcoin's future.
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Meltem's Bitcoin Journey
- Meltem Demirors has been involved in Bitcoin for six years, starting in 2012.
- Early Bitcoin acquisition involved methods like faucets, Craigslist, and sending money to Japan.
Bitcoin's Cyclical Nature
- Bitcoin's price has seen cyclical behavior with higher highs and higher lows.
- It operates in two-year cycles, but the pace seems to be increasing.
Bitcoin as a Diversifier
- Corporate treasurers are diversifying into Bitcoin due to a low-interest-rate environment.
- Bitcoin is now less volatile than equities, changing portfolio construction thinking.