Inside XCE: Bitcoin’s Next Public Play with Scott Ellam - E54

About this episode

Chase Palmieri interviews Scott Ellam about Bitcoin's role in corporate finance and the future of Bitcoin IPOs.

In this episode of the Acropolis Bitcoin Podcast, Chase Palmieri sits down with Scott Ellam, Founder and CEO of XCE, and Spencer Riley for a deep dive into Bitcoin’s next public market chapter. Scott shares his personal Bitcoin journey and how economic shocks are accelerating adoption inside corporate treasuries. They unpack how companies educate employees on Bitcoin, what it really takes to structure a Bitcoin-native IPO, and why demand for top Bitcoin talent is exploding. The conversation wraps with candid insights on market sentiment, custody strategy, and bold predictions for where Bitcoin is headed in 2026. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Bitcoin and Corporate Strategy03:25Scott's Personal Bitcoin Journey06:25The Economic Shock and Bitcoin's Relevance11:21Transitioning Bitcoin to Corporate Balance Sheets12:39Educating the Team on Bitcoin20:12Structure of XCE and Spencer Riley22:43Building a Bitcoin Talent Recruitment Division28:19Attracting Key Talent to the Team31:17The Journey of Building a Business37:07Navigating the IPO Process43:18Strategies for Bitcoin Acquisition51:30Custody Considerations for Bitcoin55:19Market Sentiment and Future Projections📌 Book a free…

People in this episode

Host: Chase Palmieri

Guest: Scott Ellam

Topics covered

• Bitcoin adoption
• corporate treasuries
• Bitcoin IPO
• market sentiment
• talent recruitment

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• corporate strategy
• IPO
• economic shocks
• talent acquisition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XCE

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