The $XXI Mistake: What a Disingenuous CEO Taught Me

Описание: I bought Twenty One Capital ($XXI) at $9.65 and sold it at $7.94 — a small loss, but a big lesson. In this video I walk through what happened, give Jack Mallers credit where it's due, lay out the full timeline of $XXI, and explain why the word that keeps coming to mind is "disingenuous." Most importantly, I cover the red flags I missed before investing — so you don't miss them too.

The core lesson: judge a company by the track record and character of the people who lead it. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

I've been investing for over 30 years and I still make mistakes. Any investment I make is my own responsibility — I don't blame anyone for my loss. But it's worth learning from, and I hope sharing it helps you.

▶ If this helped you spot a red flag you might've walked past, like and subscribe for more.

I'm Michael, and this is Betirement.

CHAPTERS (update timestamps after final edit)

00:00 — Intro & hook
00:47 — Credit where it's due: Jack's real accomplishments
01:48 — The Twenty One Capital ($XXI) timeline
06:03 — The word that comes to mind: "disingenuous"
10:45 — The red flags I missed
14:28 — Lessons learned


VIDEOS & PODCASTS REFERENCED

Jack Mallers — "The Bitcoin Company" keynote | Bitcoin 2026
   • Keynote: Jack Mallers - The Bitcoin Compan...  

Jack Mallers — Bitcoin 2021 keynote (El Salvador legal-tender announcement)
   • Bitcoin Fixes This | Jack Mallers | Bitcoi...  

Jack Mallers — Bitcoin 2022 keynote (Apple-hat teaser; Blackhawk & NCR / merchant partnerships)
   • The Full Jack Mallers Announcement at the ...  

BTC Prague 2026 — Michael Saylor & Matt Cole Q&A (mNAV / dilution exchange)
https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/2...

The Block — interview with Jack Mallers (day after BTC Prague)
https://x.com/gazza_jenks/status/2066...

The Jack Mallers Show — Strategy "deep dive" (June 8, 2026)
https://www.youtube.com/live/rGGvRC6m...

The Jack Mallers Show — the X / "ego" exchange + CJ discussion (June 15, 2026)
https://www.youtube.com/live/QEq1Fa-B...

The Jack Mallers Show — "short it, I dare you" episode (December 22, 2025)
https://www.youtube.com/live/bNFmRvqs...

Strike's X posts — Silk Road merch + "unlimited, just like fiat" update (January 2025)
https://x.com/Strike/status/188185945...


DISCLAIMER

This video reflects my personal experience and opinions. It is commentary and criticism, not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security or asset. Quotes and clips are used for purposes of commentary and criticism. Do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decision. The views expressed are mine alone.


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