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Bitcoin\u2019s portability, divisibility and accessibility could increasingly distinguish it from traditional stores of value as more institutions enter the market, according to SALT Lending CEO and Co-Founder Shawn Owen.<\/p>\n

Speaking on BMTV, Owen pointed to Bitcoin\u2019s resilience while gold and other long-duration assets sold off, arguing that some of Bitcoin\u2019s most basic characteristics give it advantages over competing assets.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is easier to buy Bitcoin than gold,\u201d Owen said.<\/p>\n

That advantage becomes even more apparent when mobility matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s easier to move Bitcoin out of, say, somewhere where you need to leave quickly because there\u2019s unrest in the area than gold,\u201d Owen said. \u201cIt\u2019s far more portable and divisible and easy to use than real estate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SALT CEO Shawn Owen (@Shawn_OwenJ<\/a>) on why Bitcoin held up while gold and other long duration assets sold off:<\/p>\n

“It is easier to buy Bitcoin than gold.”<\/p>\n

“It’s easier to move Bitcoin out of, say, somewhere where you need to leave quickly because there’s unrest in the area than\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/YQ9KGauue8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BMTV (@watchbmtv) October 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Bitcoin\u2019s Liquidity Advantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gold, real estate and bitcoin can all serve as long-term stores of value, but accessing and moving that value looks very different.<\/p>\n

Physical gold requires storage and transportation. Real estate is tied to a specific location and can take time to buy or sell. Bitcoin can be transferred globally and divided into small units without those same physical constraints.<\/p>\n

Those characteristics can also give Bitcoin holders more flexibility when they need liquidity.<\/p>\n

Rather than selling bitcoin to access dollars, holders can potentially use it as collateral and borrow against its value while maintaining exposure to the underlying asset.<\/p>\n

That model becomes particularly relevant if Owen\u2019s longer-term outlook for Bitcoin adoption proves correct.<\/p>\n

Institutional FOMO Is Arriving<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Owen believes the experience many individual Bitcoin holders have already gone through, discovering Bitcoin and wishing they had gotten involved earlier, may eventually play out among much larger institutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery human goes through this experience where you learn about Bitcoin and wish you\u2019d been earlier,\u201d Owen said. \u201cI think that will be true of sovereigns and banks and institutions of all sizes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Banks have taken considerably longer to enter the market, but Owen believes that is beginning to change as many of the hurdles surrounding Bitcoin have been addressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cBanks have been slow, but are now getting in after all the boxes have been checked,\u201d he said. \u201cFOMO is real.\u201d<\/p>\n

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JUST IN: Salt Lending CEO says sovereign wealth funds and banks are realizing the importance of Bitcoin \"\ud83d\udc40\"<\/p>\n

“Every human goes through this experience where you learn about Bitcoin and wish you’d been earlier\u2026I think that will be true of sovereigns and banks of all sizes.” \"\ud83d\ude80\" pic.twitter.com\/2pxKVh1Q2O<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Owen cautioned that adoption and price appreciation will not necessarily happen in a straight line. As Bitcoin matures and more capital enters the market, he expects some dampening of its historic volatility.<\/p>\n

That does not change his longer-term outlook.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdoption depends on the time horizon we\u2019re talking about,\u201d Owen said. \u201cDampening of volatility, and we will continue to see that, but that doesn\u2019t mean over the next decade we won\u2019t see serious adoption and increase in price.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNever Sell Your Bitcoin\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That long-term view also shapes how Owen thinks holders should approach their bitcoin.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have always said never sell your bitcoin,\u201d Owen said. \u201cLong term we will continue to see prices increasing significantly in comparison to fiat currencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

For holders who share that outlook, selling bitcoin to cover a large purchase, business expense or other liquidity need means giving up future exposure to the bitcoin they sell.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin-backed lending provides an alternative.<\/p>\n

SALT allows eligible borrowers to use bitcoin as collateral to access cash without selling the underlying bitcoin. Once the loan is repaid, the collateral is returned to the borrower.<\/p>\n

The model aligns closely with Owen\u2019s broader thesis. If Bitcoin continues becoming easier to access and more widely adopted by banks, institutions and potentially sovereigns, long-term holders may become increasingly reluctant to sell simply because they need liquidity.<\/p>\n

Instead, they can potentially maintain their bitcoin position while accessing the value stored within it.<\/p>\n

As Bitcoin adoption expands, the conversation may increasingly move beyond how to acquire bitcoin and toward how holders can use the wealth they have accumulated without necessarily selling the asset.<\/p>\n

SALT Lending is the Official Liquidity Sponsor of BMTV.<\/strong> Learn more about borrowing against your bitcoin and explore SALT\u2019s BMTV offer at https:\/\/saltlending.com\/bmtv\/?utm_source=bmtv&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=52783658-BMTV%20article&utm_term=BMTV<\/a><\/p>\n

Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong> SALT Lending is a paid sponsor of BMTV and serves as BMTV\u2019s Official Liquidity Sponsor. This article is sponsored content and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Bitcoin Magazine. The information provided is for promotional purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions related to Bitcoin or other financial products mentioned herein.<\/em><\/p>\n

This post Why Bitcoin\u2019s Liquidity Advantage Matters as Institutions Move In<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Josh Plischke<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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