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How Did She Survive the Celsius Bankruptcy? | Ep. 86 — #86 Katie
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In this episode of Sat Chats, we meet #86 Katie — a former real estate finance pro turned startup advisor, with a track record in angel investing and a knack for chasing “the next big thing.” From losing money in real estate and film to getting burned by Celsius, Katie’s journey is one of trial, grit, and learning the hard way.
Katie first bought Bitcoin back in 2017 at $4,000 a coin, alongside Ethereum. She hasn’t sold any of it. Despite massive volatility and hard lessons, Bitcoin stood out. And today? She’s back — stacking sats, self-custody curious, and ready to reengage.
We cover:
✅ How women approach risk and investing differently
✅ Losing her Bitcoin in the Celsius bankruptcy
✅ The difference between Bitcoin and meme coins
✅ Why self-custody matters
✅ The real reason most investments fail (hint: it's people)
✅ What it means to buy “your fair share” of the Bitcoin network
✅ How to get started with Blue Wallet
✅ Her new plan to DCA and drop Ethereum
Chapters00:00 Episode Preview
00:48 Sat Chats Welcome and Meet Katie
01:37 The Importance of Learning by Doing
02:55 Investment Experiences and Lessons Learned
05:19 Celsius Bankruptcy and Its Impact
08:18 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies
09:19 Decentralization and Bitcoin's Stability
12:12 Investment Strategies and Risk Management
13:54 The Future of Bitcoin and Personal Insights
24:52 The Importance of Self-Custody
28:29 Setting Up Your Bitcoin Wallet
35:25 Buying Bitcoin and Dollar-Cost Averaging
39:11 Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment
41:49 Katie's Journey into Bitcoin
45:57 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Katie also confirms something many feel but don’t say out loud: Bitcoin feels more stable than our economy… but does she stick to it and snag her $50 in BTC or does she opt for $50 in USD?
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— Zapping Lightning to satchats@getalby.com
— Grabbing your slot in the studio today at https://satchats.com/
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Links to today’s Show Notes:— https://bitcoinwell.com/satchats
— https://katiedunn.com
— https://themastheadstrategy.com