David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin-focused financial services firm Nakamoto, has raised concerns about the growing trend of corporations diversifying treasury reserves into alternative cryptocurrencies. In a recent statement, Bailey emphasized that the very concept of a ‘digital asset treasury’ is becoming muddled due to the inclusion of speculative altcoins alongside Bitcoin. He argued that this practice risks undermining the original narrative of treasury diversification, which was fundamentally centered on Bitcoin’s proven store-of-value properties and macroeconomic resilience. According to Bailey, the rush to adopt a broader range of digital assets—many of which lack Bitcoin’s security, decentralization, or long-term track record—introduces unnecessary risk and confusion for investors and corporate decision-makers alike. His comments arrive amid increasing interest from companies in holding cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets, a movement largely ignited by Bitcoin but now expanding into other tokens. Bailey reaffirmed his company’s commitment to Bitcoin-centric strategies, cautioning that conflating established assets with experimental altcoins could dilute the legitimacy of corporate crypto adoption. The remarks highlight ongoing tension within the industry between Bitcoin maximalism and a more diversified approach to digital asset investment.
