2024-12-26T09:02:30+0000

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the resignation of Intel’s CEO, Trump’s tariff threat to the BRICS nations, and a Delaware judge’s decision to reaffirm her ruling against Elon Musk’s $50 billion pay package. Then Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, joins the show to discuss why MicroStrategy went all in on Bitcoin and how the company is securitizing the cryptocurrency. He explains why MicroStrategy pivoted from a business intelligence firm to a Bitcoin treasury company. Finally, he addresses the risk of that strategy, and why he’s confident in Bitcoin’s ability to stay interesting. Order Algebra of Wealth now! https://www.amazon.com/Algebra-Wealth-Formula-Financial-Security/dp/0593714024 Timestamps: 00:00 - Today's number 00:21 - Today's episode 02:36 - Headlines 22:47 - Ad Break 24:18 - Why MicroStrategy Bought $40 Billion Worth of Bitcoin — ft. Michael Saylor 25:18 - What has drawn you to Bitcoin and what was the impetus for MicroStrategy’s pivot towards Bitcoin? 30:44 - Is MicroStrategy now in the business of selling a financial product? 32:49 - How is it possible that you’re borrowing money on 0% interest? 38:30 - Is the security of your bonds built on pure belief in Bitcoin or underlying cash flows from your core business? 41:50 - What’s the downside scenario here? 43:05 - What happens if Bitcoin goes down to $10,000? 43:29 - Does the business intelligence generate enough cash to cover bonds if Bitcoin drops? 47:02 - Break 47:17 - Why is Bitcoin going to remain interesting? 48:50 - Why is Bitcoin so interesting to you personally? 51:41 - If the price goes down, will people lose interest in Bitcoin? 56:26 - What is your advice to the Trump administration on the dollar vs. Bitcoin as reserve currencies? 01:00:29 - What are you hoping to accomplish over the next decade? 01:06:25 - Break 01:06:36 - Conclusions Subscribe to Prof G Markets on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7syF2ry9j6nqYc656WHBA7?si=78a5eaf1793b466e Follow us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prof-g-markets/id1744631325 Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ Headlines: Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Resigns After Struggling to Turn Around Chip Makerhttps://www.wsj.com/tech/intel-ceo-gelsinger-retires-leaves-board-cb2478e6?mod=hp_lead_pos8 Trump Demands ‘Commitment’ From BRICS on Using US Dollar https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-30/trump-demands-commitment-from-brics-nations-on-using-us-dollar?sref=KkPzpZvz Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Can’t Be Reinstated, Delaware Judge Rules https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/business/elon-musk-tesla-pay-ruling.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share #business #news #tech #financemotivation #stockmarket #profg #scottgalloway #profgmarkets #ai #earnings #stocks #investmentstrategies #investment #investing #gdp #money #spendingmoney #moneymanagement #moneytips #moneysavingtips #microstrategy #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrencies #bitcoinanalysis #intel #elonmusk #bitcointreasury