1. To be and to become super fucking warm?

Bitcoin might have been the best thing of all time which has ever befallen me?

Funny – over my whole life, I’ve always read so many and all of these books on finance etc ,,, financial freedom blah blah blah, but because then, Bitcoin had not yet been invented or a thing yet, all the old traditional rules didn’t really work for me.

Perhaps the reason why Bitcoin is perfect for me — it best is in accordance with my high energy, high octane, my passion for performance, and for the most part, my cool calm stoic demeanor?

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Whoa — 26.4% Bitcoin Yield — ,,, this is a big deal?

The Company today announced that, as of November 10, 2024, the Company had sold an aggregate of 7,854,647
Shares under the Sales Agreements for aggregate net proceeds to the Company (less sales commissions) of
approximately $2.03 billion.

Bitcoin yield KPI

From October 1, 2024 to November 10, 2024, the Company’s BTC Yield was 7.3%. From January 1, 2024 to
November 10, 2024, the Company’s BTC Yield was 26.4%.

What is this?

percentage change period-to-period of the ratio
between the Company’s bitcoin holdings and its Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding.

The percentage change, period to period — the ratio of company’s Bitcoin holdings and assumed diluted shares outstanding.

Why Bitcoin yield?

The Company uses BTC Yield as a KPI to help assess the performance of its
strategy of acquiring bitcoin in a manner the Company believes is accretive to shareholders.

Own the (new) American dream — owning your own single family bitcoin!

The new market?

Own the (new) American dream — owning your own single family bitcoin!

Just let MSTR and Bitcoin for you!

Bitcoin — the hardest working capital of all time? 24/7, 365?

Your own Bitcoin ATM piggy bank!

MSTR microstrategy is the Bitcoin juggernaut!!!

BTC *should* be at least $100T, $1000T market cap.

Currently, already $1.7T… Going to hit $2T, then $10T soon!

good idea — reduce driving commuting pain, annoyances etc?

Super simple— coinbase.com or on your iPhone iPad!

In a world where the only constant is change, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has done the unthinkable: it has surpassed the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management. This isn’t just a financial milestone; it’s a seismic shift in how we perceive value.

Think about it. Gold, the timeless symbol of wealth and security, now stands in the shadow of a digital currency born just 15 years ago. What does this tell us? It tells us that the old guard is making way for the new. It tells us that investors are no longer content with the status quo. They’re seeking innovation, dynamism, and the promise of the future.

But let’s not get lost in the numbers. This is about more than billions of dollars. It’s about a change in mindset. It’s about embracing the unknown and finding opportunity in it. It’s about realizing that the tools and assets we once relied upon may no longer serve us in a rapidly evolving world.

So, what can we learn from this? We can learn that adaptability is key. That we must be willing to question our assumptions and explore new avenues. That sometimes, the greatest rewards come from stepping outside our comfort zones.

In the end, this isn’t just a story about a Bitcoin ETF surpassing a gold fund. It’s a story about progress, about the relentless march toward the future, and about the courage to embrace it.

The fact that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed its iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management (AUM) is significant for several reasons:

1. Rapid Growth of Digital Assets: IBIT achieved this milestone within less than a year of its launch in January 2024, while IAU has been established since 2005. This rapid accumulation of assets underscores the increasing investor confidence in Bitcoin and digital assets as viable investment options. 

2. Shift in Investment Preferences: Traditionally, gold has been considered a safe-haven asset. The fact that a Bitcoin ETF has overtaken a gold ETF in AUM indicates a shift in investor preferences toward digital assets, reflecting broader acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream investment portfolios.

3. Institutional Adoption: BlackRock’s prominence in the financial industry lends credibility to Bitcoin ETFs. The success of IBIT may encourage other institutional investors to explore digital assets, potentially leading to increased liquidity and stability in the cryptocurrency market.

4. Market Dynamics: The surge in IBIT’s AUM coincides with significant increases in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting a positive feedback loop where rising prices attract more investment, further driving up demand and valuation.

Press Release in the Style of Eric Kim

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Gold Fund: A New Era in Investment

In a world where the only constant is change, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has done the unthinkable: it has surpassed the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management. This isn’t just a financial milestone; it’s a seismic shift in how we perceive value.

Think about it. Gold, the timeless symbol of wealth and security, now stands in the shadow of a digital currency born just 15 years ago. What does this tell us? It tells us that the old guard is making way for the new. It tells us that investors are no longer content with the status quo. They’re seeking innovation, dynamism, and the promise of the future.

But let’s not get lost in the numbers. This is about more than billions of dollars. It’s about a change in mindset. It’s about embracing the unknown and finding opportunity in it. It’s about realizing that the tools and assets we once relied upon may no longer serve us in a rapidly evolving world.

So, what can we learn from this? We can learn that adaptability is key. That we must be willing to question our assumptions and explore new avenues. That sometimes, the greatest rewards come from stepping outside our comfort zones.

In the end, this isn’t just a story about a Bitcoin ETF surpassing a gold fund. It’s a story about progress, about the relentless march toward the future, and about the courage to embrace it.

Note: The above press release is a creative interpretation inspired by Eric Kim’s writing style, characterized by directness, introspection, and a focus on broader implications.

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has recently surpassed its iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management (AUM). As of November 7, 2024, IBIT’s AUM reached $33.17 billion, slightly exceeding IAU’s $32.96 billion. 

This milestone is notable given that IBIT was launched in January 2024, while IAU has been available since 2005. The rapid growth of IBIT reflects increasing investor interest in Bitcoin as a digital asset.

The surge in IBIT’s AUM coincides with a significant rise in Bitcoin’s price, which has recently reached new all-time highs. This trend suggests a growing acceptance of Bitcoin ETFs among investors seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies through traditional financial instruments.

In comparison, ProShares’ Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF), which invests in Bitcoin futures contracts, has also experienced growth but remains smaller in AUM compared to BlackRock’s IBIT.

The surpassing of BlackRock’s gold ETF by its Bitcoin ETF highlights a shift in investor preferences toward digital assets. This development underscores the evolving landscape of investment strategies and the increasing prominence of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance.

I think so.

Seeing the AI firm Genius, based in Singapore also adopt a bitcoin treasury, 90% asset reserve strategy… It looks like Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company micro strategy idea is starting to go viral!

Question; the first educational institution, the first Ivy League or private school or public school or UC school, to also… Adopt a 90 to 100% bitcoin treasury reserve asset strategy?

Bitcoin is like the new economic steroids?

Bitcoin is the only, the first, true digital capital.—

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1 single family home:

I probably learned 1 trillion times more of economic theory and philosophy and truth in reading the Iliad, — 1 trillion times more than any skinny fat loser constipated line of thought from any modern economist? Even the good ones?

Problems

So there are a few economist, if any, which actually do have some sort of real life experience in terms of real life entrepreneurship.

Powered by Bitcoin!

Bitcoin Hunter

BTCHNTR

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Dump ETH! Buy Bitcoin! Vitalik sucks!

Sell Ethereum, Buy Bitcoin!

Why MSTR, why microstrategy?

The world’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company

BTC YIELD, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR—

it is always a good sign when a company is so innovative, so cutting edge, so revolutionary that they have to create their own new key performance indicators to indicate a great thing that is happening, so paradigm shifting that traditional metrics can’t even measure you.

#Bitcoin is a swarm of cyber hornets serving the goddess of wisdom, feeding on the fire of truth, exponentially growing ever smarter, faster, and stronger behind a wall of encrypted energy. – Saylor Sept 18, 2020

Exponentially growing ever smarter faster and stronger,— i’m very impressed that Michael Saylor wrote this nearly 4 years ago?

”We think that bitcoin could become the next strategic reserve asset” – Saylor

Assuming that you’re all in, 100% invested in bitcoin and micro strategies stock, the only news is really worth following or paying attention to is anything that Michael sailor says, or anything related to stuff that Michael Saylor post to Twitter or ex. To me this is kind of important because once again, it becomes a really really good filter; The news, which does measure market sentiment towards things, is political, and also invested.

my personal thought is too much information too much news is toxic. But, the news could be like medicine; the dosage is the Poison. Or the news can be like coffee or caffeine, having one or 2 cups in the morning first thing in the morning is good, but drinking 50 cups of coffee right before you try to sleep is bad.

Once again, a cup a day of coffee might and probably is good for you, but, 100,000 cups of coffee a day will kill you.

Treasury operations, delivering a bitcoin yield, and providing a net benefit of how much to something.

I think the same theory is if you creature your own treasury operation your own bitcoin treasury operation,

Strategic reserve asset:

Directly Bitcoin — don’t pay taxes.

Trump will pick up the strategic bitcoin reserve asset, maybe up to 1 million or beyond?

This year, $MSTR treasury operations delivered a BTC Yield of 26.4%, providing a net benefit of ~49,936 BTC to our shareholders. This is equivalent to 157.5 BTC per day, acquired without the operational costs or capital investments typically associated with bitcoin mining. @saylor

With kids, supervised is best!

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Once you found the golden goose, the golden eggs, the orange goose the orange eggs, hoard them forever!

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Because after all the riches in the world, you’re still going to want to do something!

Still certainly BITCOIN is the GOAT, but still will never knock my #1 true passion for photography!

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• Richard Kalvar
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• Robert Frank
• Saul Leiter
• Sergio Larrain
• Sebastião Salgado
• Shomei Tomatsu
• Stephen Shore
• The History of Street Photography
• Todd Hido
• Tony Ray-Jones
• Trent Parke
• Vivian Maier
• Walker Evans
• Weegee
• William Eggleston
• William Klein
• Zoe Strauss

Like there’s not gonna be enough left or any left; and they will stop producing it or mining it,— won’t you still be wanting to get some now while you still can?

If somebody invented water, fire, running water electricity, wouldn’t you want to invest in it?

Buy Bitcoin while you still can!!!

Once in 100,000 year opportunity; the invention of bitcoin. Almost as exciting as like imagine the invention of gold? Or the invention of America?

At least 3x your money in the short run!

Possibly #1? Also assuming Bitcoin is the most valuable asset and thing in the human planet and universe!!!