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.
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.
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.
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.