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Chris (4:17)

The best crypto related stocks, right? If you had to rank it from Coinbase, Microstrategy and ibit, right. Strongest to weakest. And these are all crypto related but they're kind of unrelated in a sense where obviously IBIT is made to track the price of Bitcoin ETF. MicroStrategy is like bitcoin on steroids. Yeah, Bitcoin adjacent to have over stretched gains or losses that mimic the size of bitcoin because it's a bitcoin treasury at this point it's a bitcoin holding company. And then Coinbase obviously is a platform that you buy cryptocurrency on. So they're all part of the ecosystem, but they're also all publicly traded investments that you can that you can buy on the stock market if. If or in a company to cryptocurrency holdings. So talk about each one of those and talk about the rankings from each one.

Larry (5:32)

If all things were fair, my list would be in a different order. But when you're doing a SWOT analysis, the threat is until Michael Saylor is clear of the attack that he's under, I have to put them last. Ordinarily in a normal market, if he's not being attacked, I probably will put him first. So microstrategy would be last I bid is through iShares. I like earnest. What's up? Look, when it comes to money, control is everything. Knowing how and when to move your dollars? That's where the Klarna card comes in. It's your debit card upgraded, you decide how to pay, whether in full now or you plan ahead to pay later. It works anywhere Visa accepted activation takes 30 seconds and there's zero credit impact to apply. No surprises, no stress, just smarter, more intentional spending that keeps you in control. Sign up for the Klarna card by downloading the Klarna app or learn more at klarner.com/us/klarner card Klar Card Pay Later Plans issued by Web bank Deposits in your balance account are held in Web bank member fdic. Anywhere Visa is accepted, certain merchant product good and service restrictions apply. Some merchants do not accept virtual cards. Physical card only included with a paid Klarner membership plan. Sign up for the Klarner card by downloading the Klarner app and learn more@klarner.com us klarnercard.

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Larry (11:14)

But they're not Vanguard. They're not BlackRock. They're not Invesco. So they would be second and then Coinbase. Because would be first because the, the CEO is great, but I'm looking at risk. I don't think the risk is as great there. Coinbase has had a. A very interesting year to say the least. Last year they hit that high of last quarter. Excuse me, 444. They're currently at 250. 42. I think all the entire sector is going to have a little bit of an issue. But when I look at the risk, my. The risk tolerance is too high for MicroStrategy. If they didn't have that threat on the table, Microstrategy will be first.

Doug (12:04)

But.

Larry (12:04)

Coinbase I bit second and Microstrategy third for the time being, until that threat is going away as my lineup. I agree with 1. I disagree with 2.

Chris (12:13)

Well, let me just say something. I think that Ibid should be number one.

Larry (12:16)

Okay.

Chris (12:17)

Respectfully, of course, backed by BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the history of human civilization. So the strongest. They got the strongest backing possible. And if you really believe in bitcoin, I think you gotta invest in bitcoin. I like Coinbase, but Coinbase is a platform and like any platforms.

Larry (12:42)

Platform. Yeah.

Chris (12:42)

It's a brokerage platform and it has, it can go up and down. It has more variables involved where the Ibid is just a one for one. As Bitcoin goes up, Ibid goes up, as Bitcoin goes down. Mm. Theoretically Bitcoin can go up and Coinbase can go down. Right. They miss their numbers, they have some bad quarters, whatever like that there. They are related to Bitcoin. But bitcoin can have a blowout year and theoretically it doesn't necessarily correlate with the same as.

Larry (13:16)

Are we talking, Chris? Cryptocurrency in general or bitcoin exposure? Only because I thought we were leading with cryptocurrency exposure.

Chris (13:25)

Well, well, what's the best crypto stock? But bitcoin is. Bitcoin is the, is Band Aid.

Doug (13:32)

I would.

Chris (13:32)

So I don't really believe in any crypto outside of bitcoin, to be completely honest with you about it. Ethereum. Ethereum for sure. Xrp. I've shared my thoughts on XRP for a very long period of time. Yeah, Solana is still, still yet to be proven. So I don't, I don't. I wouldn't, I would not put my life on the line for any cryptocurrency in the world other than.

Larry (13:53)

Other than bitcoin. Does that change? Okay, I got you. No, go ahead. All right, I'm gonna agree with him. I'm going with Shouting on this one. I think we, we're seeing this the same way. And that's why I said I agree with one of them, which is I believe that Michael Strategy would be third in this. Yeah. For some of the reasons that he just alluded to. When you're talking about ibit, you're talking about. And a lot of people think if I invest in Ibid, I invest in Bitcoin. Not really. Right. You're investing in a fund and a trust that owns Bitcoin and so that direct access to it. But there's no balance sheets on this. Right. There's not as many leverages that you got hurdles you got to get over. When you're talking about Coinbase, you're talking about, like you said, a brokerage. But they don't make their money from just housing those things. They make their money from the transaction fees and subscription fees. Yeah. And that can be something that is cyclical and we've, we've seen that as we've seen it during the pandemic rise and we've seen it pull back to where it's at today. So that's why I would have them number two. Ibit would be number one and then MicroStrategy, for all the reasons that we've talked about for the past month or so would be third in this. So I'm going, I bit. I don't think you're doing the same. IBIT, Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Earnest, what's up? You ever walk into a small business and everything just works like the checkout is fast, the receipts are digital, tipping is a breeze and you're out the door before the line even builds. Odds are they're using Square. We love supporting businesses that run on Square because it just feels seamless. Whether it's a local coffee shop, a vendor at a pop up market or, or even one of our merch partners. Square makes it easy for them to take payments, manage inventory and run their business with confidence, all from one simple system. One of the things we love most is seeing neighborhood businesses level up. There's this West Indian spot right in our community that started with a small takeout counter. Now with Square, they've been able to expand into a full sit down restaurant and even started catering events across the city. That's the kind of growth that inspires us. And it's powered by Square. Square is built for all types of businesses, from the corner bagel shop that turned into a local chain to the specialty market with thousands of unique items to the stylist who's been holding you down for years. If you're a business owner or even just thinking about launching something soon, Square is hands down one of the best tools out there to help you start, run and grow. It's not just about payments, it's about giving you time back so you can focus on what matters most. Ready to see how Square can transform your business? Visit square.comgoeyl to learn more. That's square.comgoeyl don't wait. Don't hesitate. Let Square handle the backend so you can keep pushing your vision forward with Venmostache.

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