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Samara CEO Says Bitcoin Treasury Firms Hurt Shareholders

TradingGain Newsroom·16h ago·28 Oct 2026, 13:30 UTC

The CEO of Samara Asset Group, Patrick Lowry, says bitcoin treasury companies are a disservice to shareholders. He argues that calling bitcoin "digital gold" was flawed marketing and that the market rejects pure treasury plays. For traders, it is a sign of growing skepticism toward firms that mainly hold bitcoin.

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Why it matters

The CEO says the market is rejecting pure bitcoin treasury strategies.
He calls the "digital gold" label flawed marketing, which may shape how investors view bitcoin.
Samara uses its BTC as working capital, a different approach from simply holding it.

What to watch next

Watch whether other bitcoin treasury companies change their strategies or whether investor interest in these firms keeps falling.

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