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The potential of Bitcoin-backed digital credit markets reaches $3 trillion
At the Consensus conference held in Miami, executives from multiple Bitcoin treasury management companies discussed the emerging field of "Bitcoin-backed digital credit." This product uses Bitcoin as collateral to provide returns for holders while reducing the need to sell Bitcoin directly, and is seen as one of the fastest-growing products in the capital markets.
According to discussions, the issuance scale in this field has approached $10 billion in less than a year. Participants believe that the global credit market size is $300 trillion, and if Bitcoin-backed digital credit can capture 1% of it, a potential market of about $3 trillion will form. Matt Cole, Chairman and CEO of Strive, stated that this could be the second-fastest product launch in the history of capital markets. Several companies, including Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company and Nakamoto, have expressed positive interest in this field and plan to further explore related products.
Digital credit is typically issued in the form of perpetual preferred stock, supported by Bitcoin balance sheets, offering stable income options for institutions and investors. This model was pioneered by Strategy (MicroStrategy), followed by companies like Strive.
Bitcoin digital credit represents a combination of traditional financial instruments and crypto assets, aiming to provide Bitcoin holders with a new way to generate income without reducing their holdings. As the number of Bitcoin treasury management companies increases, this field may promote deeper institutional adoption of Bitcoin. However, its long-term development still depends on regulatory environments, market acceptance, Bitcoin price stability, and overall macroeconomic conditions.
The above content is based on publicly available conference information for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice or financial opinion. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile; participation should be cautious, and relevant laws and regulations should be observed.
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