From Politics to Crypto: Trump Ally Launches $300M Bitcoin Venture ‘Nakamoto’
David Bailey, the CEO of BTC Inc. and a prominent crypto advisor to Donald Trump, is making headlines with the launch of a bold new venture: a $300 million Bitcoin investment company named Nakamoto, in homage to Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
The firm has quietly secured $200 million in equity and $100 million in convertible debt, signaling strong institutional interest—even before any formal public announcement. According to insiders, Nakamoto is preparing to go public through a merger with a Nasdaq-listed company, with an official reveal expected in the coming weeks. The listing could take place as early as this summer.
A Global Bitcoin Investment Strategy
Unlike traditional asset managers, Nakamoto is taking a two-pronged approach. The company will accumulate and hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset, while simultaneously investing in Bitcoin-integrated businesses around the globe, including markets in Brazil, Thailand, and South Africa. An advisory board composed of top crypto industry figures is expected to steer the firm’s strategic direction.
This hybrid model of digital asset accumulation and global investment mirrors the playbook of MicroStrategy, led by Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor. MicroStrategy famously transformed its balance sheet in 2020 by acquiring billions in Bitcoin—a move that sparked a wave of corporate interest in the crypto market.
Institutional Appeal with a Crypto Edge
Bailey’s Nakamoto venture also draws parallels with Jack Mallers’ firm Twenty One, which secured backing from SoftBank and Tether to raise billions for Bitcoin-related investments. Mallers has described this strategy as combining “blue-chip credibility” with “startup upside”—a formula increasingly attractive to capital markets seeking regulated exposure to Bitcoin without the volatility of unlisted tokens.
If successful, Nakamoto could emerge as a new public gateway for traditional investors looking to tap into Bitcoin’s long-term potential without directly managing crypto wallets or navigating complex blockchain ecosystems.
Bottom Line: With $300 million in fresh capital, strategic global targets, and an upcoming Nasdaq listing, Nakamoto is positioning itself at the crossroads of traditional finance and decentralized innovation—and it may become one of the most closely watched Bitcoin firms of 2025.
