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Episode 32 - Strategic Risk Taking

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[00:00:00] Welcome Back to The Hurdle Rate

[00:00:34] Recapping Tim’s Latest Bitcoin Treasuries Digital Conference

[00:13:34] Sentiment vs Conviction with Bitcoin Treasury Companies

[00:25:17] Why do Bitcoin Treasury Companies Exist?

[00:38:18] Strategic Risk Taking

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