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David Einhorn Asks: Is MicroStrategy a "Pretty Effective" Ponzi Scheme?

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by VBL
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 - 14:12

Market Rundown | Is MicroStrategy a "Pretty Effective" Ponzi Scheme?

Authored by GoldFix, ZH Edit

Today:

  • Discussion: Is Microstrategy a Ponzi scheme?
  • Premium: Weekly: Gold’s Path Gets More Certain

Key Moments
0:00- Intro/ Mkts
6:55- Is MicroStrategy a Ponzi scheme?
15:31- Gold’s Path Gets More Certain
23:24- DX, Gold, Silver charts

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