In this episode, Preston interviews Max Kei and Pascal Hugli, diving deep into how Bitcoin's unique characteristics position it as the ultimate collateral for institutional lending. The discussion covers key topics such as risk management, the role of stablecoins, peer-to-peer lending versus traditional finance, and the future of Bitcoin in institutional portfolios. Max and Pascal share their perspectives on the barriers to institutional adoption, the evolving regulatory environment, and the innovations shaping the future of Bitcoin lending and borrowing platforms. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 09:47 - How Bitcoin’s 24/7 liquidity and decentralized nature make it the most pristine collateral for lending and borrowing. 16:59 - The impact of Bitcoin’s deep liquidity on risk management strategies for institutions. 20:45 - The challenges and opportunities for institutions in adopting Bitcoin compared to traditional assets. 24:45 - Insights into Bitcoin’s performance in institutional portfolios and how it shapes future portfolio management. 32:13 - The future of Bitcoin lending and borrowing platforms and the innovations on the horizon. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Max Kei’s Institutional Borrowing and Lending platform: Debifi. Max and Preston: The Future of Bitcoin Borrowing and Lending w/ Max Kei (BTC177). Max Kei's X Account and Nostr. Pascal Hugli’s X Account and Nostr. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Daloopa Sound Advisory Tastytrade Public Connect Invest Onramp Found American Express BAM Capital Fundrise Vanta Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm