Episode 12 – New Year, Same Business

$MSTR True North Episode 12 – New Year, Same Business

2:26:01 | Jan 8, 2025

🧭 MSTR True North Episode 12: The True North crew explores 2025 market outlook, MicroStrategy’s evolving Bitcoin strategy, catalysts like S&P 500 inclusion, options trading insights, and the evolving insurance landscape amidst California wildfires.

🎛️ As of this recording, 1/8/25, MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) performance:

• Open: $335.25
• Close: $331.70
• Volume: 18,212,600 shares
• mNAV: 1.92
• Market Cap: $81.52B
• S&P 500 Rank: 122
• BTC: 447,470

⏱️ Timestamps & Insights:

• 00:00 – Market sentiment: Volatility and FUD affecting MicroStrategy’s stock.
• 04:22 – Community growth: Surging member count reflects increasing interest.
• 07:23 – Bitcoin holdings: MicroStrategy acquires 1,700 Bitcoin, strengthening assets.
• 15:29 – Catalysts: Market events and their potential impact on MicroStrategy stock.
• 18:20 – LEAPS options: Historic trades linked to Bitcoin’s four-year cycles.
• 21:13 – Options insights: Breaking down Josh Mandell’s insights.
• 26:53 – Exercise strategies: Tips for leveraging options contracts.
• 31:19 – Retail behavior: Common pitfalls of new investors in options trading.
• 33:39 – Long-term potential: MicroStrategy’s bullish thesis.
• 41:48 – Intrinsic value: Building a stronger floor for Bitcoin-per-share metrics.
• 51:14 – Martin Shkreli: Short positions and miscalculating MicroStrategy.
• 57:55 – Preferred stock: Flexible capital structures with strategic dividend options.
• 01:15:49 – Fair value: Transitioning in accounting and its market impact.
• 01:22:09 – S&P 500: Criteria for inclusion and potential effects.
• 01:43:59 – Price cycles: Investor sentiment and MicroStrategy’s market swings.
• 02:13:45 – California wildfires: Insurance challenges and rising premiums.
• 02:22:23 – Catastrophe bonds: New insurance market opportunities with blockchain.
• 02:24:59 – Future innovation: Pivoting the insurance industry toward technology.

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