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STRC Hits Historic Low, Saylor's Perpetual Motion Machine Grinds to a Halt

STRC, the perpetual preferred stock issued by MicroStrategy to fund its Bitcoin purchases, hit a historic low of $85.32, a 17% discount to its $100 par value. Designed as a "digital credit engine" to trade stably near par and enable continuous share issuance for buying Bitcoin, its plunge signals a breakdown in this model. Three key factors drove the decline: 1. Bitcoin's price fell over 50% from its peak, trading around $63,000 amid hawkish Fed signals. 2. MicroStrategy's cash reserves were depleted after a $1.5 billion convertible note repayment, slashing the dividend coverage for STRC's 11.5% yield to ~7 months. The company then sold 32 BTC to cover dividends—Michael Saylor's first Bitcoin sale since 2022—damaging the "never sell" narrative. 3. A competing Bitcoin-backed preferred stock, Strive's SATA, offers a higher yield (~13%) and daily dividends, drawing investors away from STRC. The drop triggers a negative cycle: STRC below par halts ATM share issuances, cutting off a key funding source for Bitcoin buys and potentially forcing more BTC sales for dividends, further eroding confidence. While Saylor argues the model is mathematically sound—needing only 2.3% annual Bitcoin growth to sustain itself—the market is testing the resilience of the leveraged Bitcoin treasury strategy in a bear market. The STRC price now reflects rising skepticism about this financial machinery's durability during downturns.

marsbit06/19 05:32

STRC Hits Historic Low, Saylor's Perpetual Motion Machine Grinds to a Halt

marsbit06/19 05:32

Variant Founder: Everything is a Market, the Endgame of Finance is 'Invisible'

Jesse Walden, founder of Variant Fund, argues that crypto is fundamentally about finance—but in a radically expanded sense. He identifies three core drivers reshaping finance: mass participation, permissionless markets, and programmable endpoints. Mass participation is lowering barriers, intertwining finance with culture as trading becomes a form of expressive, accessible engagement. Permissionless innovation allows new markets to emerge outside traditional systems, forcing regulatory evolution—as seen with prediction markets, stablecoins, and ICOs. Programmable markets, combined with AI, are evolving from outputs into infrastructure. Markets generate real-time, hard-to-fake data that AI and applications can consume as APIs, enabling new products and automated decision-making. Ultimately, finance is transitioning from a vertical industry to a horizontal, invisible infrastructure layer embedded into the fabric of culture and technology.

marsbit02/23 08:39

Variant Founder: Everything is a Market, the Endgame of Finance is 'Invisible'

marsbit02/23 08:39

Is finance crypto’s first chapter or its final form? VCs weigh in…

The article explores whether finance represents crypto's foundational use case or its ultimate application, featuring perspectives from venture capitalists. Chris Dixon of a16z Crypto argues that non-financial applications are still emerging, with finance developing first due to infrastructure needs. Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly counters that consumer crypto failed due to weak demand and poor products, not regulation, asserting finance is crypto's only proven product-market fit. Capital flows in 2025 support this, with venture funding exceeding $20 billion, heavily focused on DeFi and infrastructure. TVL recovered to ~$99 billion, and stablecoin supply surpassed $307 billion, demonstrating finance's dominance. Revenue data further reinforces this: top DeFi protocols like PancakeSwap and Aave generated significant fees, while non-financial sectors like gaming struggled with thin revenue and low user monetization. The conclusion is that finance remains crypto's primary value layer, with strong capital and payment flows, whereas utility sectors face challenges in converting engagement into sustainable revenue.

ambcrypto02/10 01:02

Is finance crypto’s first chapter or its final form? VCs weigh in…

ambcrypto02/10 01:02

Crossing Boundaries, Embracing Integration for Renewal｜Agenda for the February 12 Crypto Finance Forum Released

A major Crypto Finance Forum, co-hosted by WLFI, Bakkt, HKU Business School's Executive Education, and ME Group, will be held at the University of Hong Kong on February 12, 2026. Under the vision of "Decoding Crypto, Reshaping the Future of Finance," the event aims to serve as a top-tier dialogue hub connecting East and West, academia and business, and traditional finance with the crypto industry. The forum will bring together global regulators, traditional finance executives, founders of crypto-native companies, and leading academics to explore institutional opportunities and new technological paradigms within regulatory frameworks. Key topics include stablecoin ecosystems, the institutional path forward for bridging traditional finance and digital assets, and the next evolution of Web3 infrastructure. Featured speakers include executives from Bakkt, WLFI, the University of Hong Kong, Solana Foundation, Tencent Cloud, HashKey Group, and Nano Labs, among others. The agenda includes keynote speeches, in-depth panel discussions, and debates on critical issues such as regulated entities versus permissionless DeFi and the value wave of asset tokenization. This high-density intellectual gathering is designed to provide deep insights and forward-looking perspectives, helping participants navigate the complex, rapidly evolving landscape of crypto finance and capture macro opportunities in the new era of digital assets.

比推02/09 10:24

Crossing Boundaries, Embracing Integration for Renewal｜Agenda for the February 12 Crypto Finance Forum Released

比推02/09 10:24

Bridging Worlds, Integrating Traditional Finance and Crypto Markets - 2026 Crypto Finance Forum Set to Open

CryptoFi Forum 2026 is set to take place on February 12, 2026, at The University of Hong Kong, marking a significant moment in the convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional finance. Jointly organized by WLFI, Bakkt, HKU Business School's Executive Education, and ME Group, the forum aims to create a high-level dialogue platform connecting East and West, academic research with business practice, and traditional finance with the crypto industry. Under the vision of "Decoding Cryptocurrency, Reshaping the Future of Finance," the event will systematically explore the evolution of crypto finance. It will focus on institutional-grade opportunities and emerging technological paradigms within regulatory frameworks, offering forward-looking insights into the global financial system. The forum will feature strategic dialogues with speakers including Zak Folkman, Chase Herro, and Ryan Fang from WLFI; Nicholas Baes, COO of Bakkt; Dr. Xiao Feng of HashKey Group; Professor Yang Wang, Vice-President of HKU; Jack Kong, Director of Cyberport and CEO of Nano Labs; and Jessica Yang, CEO of ME Group. Discussions will center on three core themes: the current crypto industry landscape, latest institutional practices in traditional finance, and cutting-edge on-chain applications. The event is supported by strategic partners Nano Labs Ltd (Nasdaq: NA) and CoinFound, alongside media partners including Foresight News and Odaily.

marsbit01/29 07:26

Bridging Worlds, Integrating Traditional Finance and Crypto Markets - 2026 Crypto Finance Forum Set to Open