Unchained
Unchained
Laura Shin
Why Bitcoin's Lack of Yield Keeps Straining Its Treasury Companies
7 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2026 at 2:22 am.
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David Lawant, Head of Research at Anchorage Digital, breaks down why Bitcoin's lack of native yield puts constant pressure on treasury companies, and makes the case that Michael Saylor's playbook is evolving rather than breaking.
Host:
Steven Ehrlich, Host of Bits + Bips: The Interview and Head of Research at Sharplink
Guest:
David Lawant, Head of Research at Anchorage Digital
This clip is from a longer conversation on Strategy's Stretch rescue plan and Bitcoin's options market. Full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/VwBxQTcJeXc 
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