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Michael Saylor Is Telling The Truth About Strategy's Bitcoin Stash, Coinbase Exec Says

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  • Liquidation would only trigger if Bitcoin crashed 90% and stayed there for five years, which is extremely unlikely

    80% confidence
  • Fears of forced liquidation are an unfounded concern, citing 2.5 years of cash dividends on hand to service debt

    80% confidence
  • While the decline looks large in dollar terms, it's typical volatility on a percentage basis for crypto

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  • Bitcoin has historically endured 70-80% drawdowns on the way to multi-year rallies

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  • If you like this asset, you should like it at a discount

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  • I've seen no evidence that Saylor is not telling the truth about Strategy's Bitcoin holdings

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