Inject The Bitcoin Volatility Virus | True North Podcast | Ep. 33

<p>🧭 MSTR True North episode 33: The crew discusses how MSTR is transforming corporate finance by holding permeant, digital capital on the balqnce sheet. This episode breaks down Strategy’s evolving playbook, institutional adoption, leverage, and why Bitcoin is becoming oxygen for forward-looking companies. 🎛️ As of this recording, 7/16/25, Strategy's (MSTR) performance:</p> <ul> <li>Open: $448.31</li> <li>Close: $455.90</li> <li>Volume: 10,575,450 shares</li> <li>mNAV: 2.01</li> <li>Market Cap: ~$128.52B</li> <li>U.S. Market Cap Ranking: 80</li> <li>BTC: 601,550</li> </ul> <p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & INSIGHTS:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17">00:00:00</a> - Cue the music</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=70s">00:01:10</a> - Agenda & True North mission</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=263s">00:04:23</a> - Surrending capital: using risk to attract capital, accelerate innovation and reset TradFi</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=755s">00:12:35</a> - BTC adoption: how few companies hold Bitcoin on their treasury today</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=884s">00:14:44</a> - Winter?: Saylor’s conviction that the seasons are over</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=999s">00:16:39</a> - Institutional growth: big money reshaping Bitcoin markets</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=1385s">00:23:05</a> - Optionality fueled by collateral : $670B buybacks signal stagnation, not strength</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=1650s">00:27:30</a> - $STRF narrative & mNAV justification: is Chanos better off buying Strife</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=1923s">00:32:03</a> - MSTR leverage: how Bitcoin boosts corporate equity value</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=2070s">00:34:30</a> - Redefining valuation frameworks: breaking down Phong Le’s recent commentary on valuation</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=2246s">00:37:26</a> - Q2 earnings: strategy’s $11.1B profit and how thr market might digest the news</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=2879s">00:47:59</a> - Leverage update: health of the balance sheet and financial strength built on BTC</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=3300s">00:55:00</a> - MSTR’s Financial vehicles: preferreds, converts, and innovation in products</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=3800s">01:03:20</a> - Capital stack: why Strife leads MSTR’s structure</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=3954s">01:05:54</a> - Bond pricing: convertible arbitrage and pricing dynamics</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=4318s">01:11:58</a> - Dilution effects: how convertibles vs. preferreds impact share count</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=4641s">01:17:21</a> - Perpetual preferreds: why they work with Bitcoin’s nature</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=4942s">01:22:22</a> - Raising capital: market cycles and creative deal-making</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=5310s">01:28:30</a> - pricing opportunity: weekly volume analysis and identifying pricing discrepancies</li> </ul> <p>• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=5691s">01:34:51</a> - valuation model: projecting multi-trillion dollar companies • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=6031s">01:40:31</a> - Secured debt: btc-backed preferreds vs. junk bonds</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=6184s">01:43:04</a> - Index inclusion: analysis and catalyst for price appreciation</li> </ul> <p>• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=6596s">01:49:56</a> - $MSTR vs $PLTR: looking at the numbers and EPS bewilderment • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=7134s">01:58:54</a> - Impact of BTC on job market: capitalizing on sound capital and AI is transforming professions globally • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=7280s">02:01:20</a> - Q2 earnings call: True North coverage plan • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=7335s">02:02:15</a> - Moon math: Jeff’s path to $MSTR all-time highs</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQhBfLNeGY&list=PLZwX4wnt0OyHTqt-SQjeAG8ntakEqjKt1&index=17&t=7530s">02:05:30</a> - Final thoughts</li> </ul> <p>MSTR TRUE NORTH LINKS:</p> <ul> <li>True North Website: <a href="https://www.mstrtruenorth.com">https://tnorth.com</a></li> <li>X: <a href="https://x.com/MSTRTrueNorth">https://x.com/MSTRTrueNorth</a></li> <li>🛒 MERCH: <a href="https://thehodlshop.com/collections/t">https://thehodlshop.com/collections/t</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHU3RGRSNVBnTU1QQWxrOWdmcjlweTlaaTRqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsdE1GVnZrNnpIVlZqWG9rMnZLZ0dVVWRrV0ZUaTlubWVyM1JSNUR6aTF5UEg1aURuRnVvakJtZnJ1WVNvOS1zZWhFVFkxMjZ5cTE0NVJkRlpmRnN2Q0RvVTljZE1KNmVhc3FDcnhpTG1FejJKLWt6SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthehodlshop.com%2Fcollections%2Ft..&v=YtQhBfLNeGY">..</a>.</li> <li>Youtube: @MSTRTrueNorth</li> </ul> <p>MSTR Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mstr-tracker.com">https://www.mstr-tracker.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://saylortracker.com/">https://saylortracker.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/MSTR/">https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/MSTR/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.strategy.com/">https://www.strategy.com/</a></li> </ul> <p>Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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