In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon.

Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals

02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance

05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions

07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks

09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks

11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance

13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution

16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy

20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price

23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading

30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position

35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact

37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market

43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation

46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential

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