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treasury model

What is a Bitcoin Treasury Company?

What is a Bitcoin Treasury Company?

A Bitcoin Treasury Company is a business that holds Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset — not as a hedge, but as a strategic response to fiat debasement. It aligns its capital structure with Bitcoin’s fixed supply and long-term value proposition.

Why would a company hold Bitcoin in its treasury?

Why would a company hold Bitcoin in its treasury?

To preserve purchasing power, hedge against inflation, escape fiat volatility, and adopt a forward-looking monetary standard. Holding Bitcoin also communicates long-term discipline and conviction to shareholders.

How does Standard 21 differ from traditional corporate treasuries?

How does Standard 21 differ from traditional corporate treasuries?

Traditional treasuries diversify across fiat-based instruments (bonds, cash). Standard 21 concentrates on Bitcoin, with no exposure to inflationary assets, no lending, and no yield-chasing. We measure our value in Bitcoin per share, not fiat returns.

What is BPS (Bitcoin per Share)?

What is BPS (Bitcoin per Share)?

BPS is our core performance metric. It tracks how much Bitcoin backs each share of Standard 21 stock. Unlike fiat valuations, BPS reflects real, hard value — in a unit that cannot be inflated.

BPS is our core performance metric. It tracks how much Bitcoin backs each share of Standard 21 stock. Unlike fiat valuations, BPS reflects real, hard value — in a unit that cannot be inflated.

What is the “21M Thesis”?

What is the “21M Thesis”?

The 21M Thesis is our core belief: that Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it the most reliable monetary foundation of the digital age. It’s not a hedge — it’s a structural exit from fiat economics.

The 21M Thesis is our core belief: that Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it the most reliable monetary foundation of the digital age. It’s not a hedge — it’s a structural exit from fiat economics.

What is the role of cold storage and custody in Bitcoin treasuries?

What is the role of cold storage and custody in Bitcoin treasuries?

Custody is critical. Standard 21 uses institutional-grade cold storage with multisig security to eliminate counterparty risk. We prioritize security and transparency over yield or accessibility.