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Matt Cole expresses a strong long-term Bitcoin bull thesis, citing fiat currency debasement as the primary driver, a digital gold rush era with a 30% CAGR expectation over the next 10-15 years, and Strive's aggressive accumulation in the bear market as evidence of underwriting that view.
STRC is the first listed security to pay a daily dividend, reducing volatility. It is backed by an 18-month cash reserve, providing double-digit income based on Bitcoin risk. Even in a 50% Bitcoin drawdown, STRC has held up well, and the digital credit market could reach trillions.
Digital credit instruments mispriced, high income opportunity
Digital credit provides double-digit income based on Bitcoin risk and has outperformed long-term Treasuries even during a 50% Bitcoin drawdown. The two listed instruments — Strive Theta perpetual preferred and Strategy perpetual preferred (STRK) — are stress-tested and mispriced. With track records developing strongly and a massive need for income solutions, digital credit is a $1 trillion opportunity that will expand with new issuers and currencies.
Strive's common equity (ASST) is structured to amplify Bitcoin returns, meaning it will likely outperform Bitcoin over a full market cycle if Bitcoin's compound annual growth rate exceeds the company's cost of capital (~13%), while also exhibiting greater downside in bear markets. Coupled with Strive's max accumulation mode, ASST offers a leveraged Bitcoin play for long-term bulls.
Strive's preferred equity SATA offers high-yield income (currently 13% annual rate), daily dividends that reduce volatility, and has delivered positive total returns even during a 50% Bitcoin decline. The company backs it with an 18-month cash reserve, demand is described as nearly insatiable, and the instrument is designed for income-oriented investors who want Bitcoin exposure with lower volatility.
Matt Cole has 5 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 5 tickers since June 2026. Ranked #688 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: BTC, STRK, STRC.
#688Ranked Speaker
#688 of 1124 voices on Buzzberg
tracked since Jun 2026
688Matt Cole@matt-cole
Alpha Score19.8
top 62% of speakers
Calls5
Win Rate0%
Average Return
-13.5%
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