Could digital credit actually be making Bitcoin's bear market milder? In this episode, Strive CEO Matt Cole tells Brandon Green that new, non-Bitcoiner capital flowing into instruments like SATA and STRC is providing real "dip support" for Bitcoin. He walks through the three-to-five-year institutional adoption curve, why ETFs accelerate in year three, and how 2027–2029 could set up an institution-driven bull market. Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc🔶 Host: Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO🔶 Matt Cole - Strive Chapters: 01:26 — The "mild" bear market read08:47 — Double-digit Bitcoin-backed yields16:25 — SATA vs. common equity: the 13% math explained23:25 — Does digital credit make the bear market milder?31:32 — Why institutions wait for the year-three track record38:51 — Fed chair Warsh and the dollar's "terminal" diagnosis44:26 — Self-custody, cold storage, and Bitcoin as insurance51:55 — Hyperbitcoinization and Strive's endgame57:02 — Growing the pie, Michael Saylor, and final thoughts#Bitcoin #BitcoinMagazine #MattCole #Strive #DigitalCredit #BitcoinTreasury #STRC #ASST #MichaelSaylor #Strategy #BitcoinYield #PerpetualPreferred #BitcoinBearMarket #BitcoinPrice #BitcoinETF #FixTheMoneyFixTheWorld #SoundMoney #FiatDebtCrisis #SelfCustody #ColdStorage #Hyperbitcoinization #BitcoinStandard #BitcoinNews #Macro #BitcoinPodcastDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

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