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Bitcoin Dips, MicroStrategy & Bitcoin ETFs | British Hodl Debates MSTR’s Risks and Rewards | Oct. 8, 2026

October 8, 2026 · 2 h 2 min

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Why is Bitcoin dipping? And is MicroStrategy (MSTR) worth the risk—or are its Bitcoin-linked financial products more complicated than they appear?

Bitcoin’s latest price action sets the stage for a lively debate on Bitcoin ETFs, MicroStrategy, and the pros and cons of MSTR’s Bitcoin strategy. Joined by British Hodl, the conversation gets heated as we examine the different ways investors gain Bitcoin exposure—and the tradeoffs that come with them.

We also explore accepting Bitcoin as payment at New York coffee shops and what it takes to make Bitcoin useful in everyday life. From real-world adoption to Wall Street products, this episode tackles two sides of the Bitcoin ecosystem: using Bitcoin and investing in it.

It’s a market-focused Space covering Bitcoin price action, Bitcoin adoption, Bitcoin payments, New York coffee shops, Bitcoin ETFs, MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Bitcoin-linked financial products.

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