TD₿: Chasing Bitcoin Stocks? Here’s What You Need to Know - (a Swan Signal Live segment) with Brady, Steven, John and Alex
TL;DR: MetaPlanet jumped 108%, then plunged 50%. Leveraged Bitcoin Equities are wild—but spot Bitcoin remains king as $425B heads in.
Hey Bitcoiners,
MetaPlanet’s explosive 108% surge - followed by a swift 50% crash - spotlights the extreme volatility of Leveraged Bitcoin Equities (LBEs). Unlike spot Bitcoin, LBE stocks carry added risks like management performance, legal exposure, float manipulation, and key-man risk.
While they track Bitcoin’s broader thesis, their sensitivity to market sentiment and execution decisions makes timing crucial. A poorly timed entry can lead to steep losses, even as Bitcoin itself remains relatively stable. Spot BTC offers permissionless, decentralized, and self-sovereign ownership - advantages that equities like MetaPlanet or MicroStrategy shares don’t.
As Bitcoin continues its path toward institutional financialization, we’re entering a new phase: well-capitalized firms - not just distressed players - are adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies. Over $425 billion in projected institutional inflows from sovereign wealth funds, states, public companies, and wealth management platforms could flood into Bitcoin markets over the next 18 months.
While ETFs and LBE stocks may offer upside for those who understand the risk, Bitcoin remains the foundational asset. The takeaway: hold BTC as your core position, and only venture into LBE plays with clear conviction, strong risk management, and a long-term mindset.
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Quote of the Day
“Bitcoin isn't about buying a latte with your mobile phone, it is about making the transactions that they say you can't make.”
- Keonne Rodriguez
Job of the Day
Legal Counsel
Austria Hybrid
Full Time
80-120k€ (Annually)
Legal & Compliance / Financial Services
As a Legal Counsel at 21bitcoin, your mission is to direct our regulatory strategies, oversee measures for MiCAR compliance and uphold legal excellence, thereby positioning 21bitcoin at the forefront of the cryptocurrency and Bitcoin industry's regulatory landscape. Your decisive actions will cultivate trust and establish our company as a benchmark for compliance and innovation.
Your Tasks Will Include
Formulate and execute a comprehensive regulatory strategy that aligns with the dynamics of the Crypto and Bitcoin industry.
Guide the company through regulatory challenges, shaping the future of compliance and legal frameworks within the organization.
Ensure high-standard reporting that meets the expectations of local regulators and auditors.
Oversee and implement all aspects of the company's compliance and regulatory strategies.
Define and implement company policies and guidelines in compliance and regulatory matters.
Collaborate with product and strategy teams to facilitate the creation of new products and guide the regulatory strategy.
Monitor ongoing regulatory developments, particularly those related to MiCAR and crypto-assets.
Take charge of legal strategies, driving critical goals for continued growth.
Manage data privacy and security matters, including policy implementation.
Requirements
Expertise in translating intricate legal and regulatory concepts into practical advice for a non-legal audience.
Background in the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency sector is a major plus.
5+ years in roles focusing on compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Financial Market Authority (FMA) and its regulations.
Established legal background in a FinTech, financial services environment, or a prestigious law firm, particularly in corporate, transactional, M&A, or private fund sectors.
Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet strict deadlines autonomously.
How to Apply
Please reach out to us and include a bit about yourself, your resume/CV, examples of past projects, and a few bullet points about why you’re interested in joining 21bitcoin and what you expect.
BTW: CVs are important, but don't forget to include your favorite Bitcoin meme in the application!
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In the Headlines
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces City's First Bit Bond Issuance
At the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that NYC will issue its first Bit Bond - a financial instrument designed for Bitcoin holders. Emphasizing innovation and freedom, Adams positioned the city as a future hub for Bitcoin adoption, pledging to eliminate the burdensome BitLicense and calling on Bitcoin companies and talent to return to NYC.
In a bold speech, Adams linked American resilience to Bitcoin’s staying power, declaring NYC will lead the way. He also proposed using Bitcoin's blockchain for public services like birth certificates, fine payments, and taxes, and promised to educate the next generation on Bitcoin's potential. “We build empires,” he said. “And Bitcoin belongs in New York.”
GameStop Adds Bitcoin to Treasury Reserve Following Board Approval
GameStop has purchased 4,710 Bitcoin—worth over $500 million—marking a major move following its March announcement to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The decision comes as the company faces declining sales and seeks alternative strategies to bolster its financial position.
Once the poster child of the 2021 Reddit-fueled short squeeze, GameStop is now aligning with broader institutional trends under the pro-Bitcoin Trump administration, which is establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Despite investor wariness over crypto volatility, GameStop’s Bitcoin bet reflects a strategic pivot amid shifting national sentiment toward digital assets.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day (Happening Now)
The Bitcoin Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from May 27 to May 29, 2025, at The Venetian Las Vegas. This event is the world's largest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts and industry professionals, featuring talks by thought leaders and industry innovators, and attracting over 30,000 attendees.
Las Vegas is also home to several cryptocurrency companies, including CleanSpark, which specializes in sustainable infrastructure for Bitcoin and aims to promote financial independence and inclusion.
Bitcoin Conference 2025: The world's largest Bitcoin event, scheduled for May 27-29, 2025, in Las Vegas.
CleanSpark: A Bitcoin company based in Las Vegas that focuses on sustainable Bitcoin infrastructure.
Las Vegas Tax Attorneys: Experts providing consultations on Bitcoin tax issues.
Tickets for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 can be purchased through Eventbrite, and the event times are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
Meme of the Day
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