Track Actual Bitcoin Exposure for Common Equity Holders
Most BTCTC analysis focuses on Bitcoin Per Share (BPS). But BPS doesn't tell you what percentage
of Bitcoin common equity holders actually own after accounting for senior claims like debt and
preferred stock. CEBE does.
What is CEBE?
CEBE (Common Equity Bitcoin Exposure) is a framework for analyzing Bitcoin Treasury
Companies that reveals what percentage of Bitcoin on the balance sheet is actually owned by common
equity holders after accounting for senior claims.
CEBE = (Total BTC - Senior Claims in BTC) ÷ Shares Outstanding
Drag = Senior Claims ÷ Total BTC
Why it matters: A company with 10,000 BTC and 22% drag means common equity holders
own 78% of that Bitcoin. As BTC price rises, senior claims (denominated in fiat) compress in BTC terms,
increasing common equity's ownership percentage over time.
This dynamic explains why Bitcoin Treasury Companies can outperform direct Bitcoin ownership—the
compression of senior claims creates amplification beyond simple leverage.