Hendrik Ghys

Hendrik Ghys

Co-founder & CEO
Hendrik is co-founder & CEO at Thalex, a crypto options & futures exchange. Previously, he was investment director at NXMH, an investor in private equity and venture capital. He oversaw NXMH’s crypto investments including the acquisition of Bitstamp, where he served as chairman of the board.

Speaker’s stage appearances

Panel discussion
Why Sell? Leverage Bitcoin Without Letting Go
You’ve stacked sats for years, now what?

This panel dives into the fast-evolving world of Bitcoin-backed loans and capital efficiency. Learn how high-conviction holders are borrowing against their BTC instead of selling, unlocking liquidity while keeping upside exposure.

We’ll explore:

How Bitcoin-backed loans actually work

Where the fiat liquidity comes from

What the risks are—liquidation, volatility, custody

When this strategy makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

Why leverage isn’t just for traders, it’s a strategic tool for builders, companies, and long-term holders

Whether you're a business owner, investor, or pleb with strong hands, this session will show you how to use Bitcoin without losing it.
Expo stage
Thu, 12:50
Lang EN
Keynote
Escape the volatility tax - Stack more BTC through Options
Bitcoin’s price history is a story of brutal drawdowns and parabolic rebounds. Yet each crash taxes long-term hodlers: lost compounding power, forced inaction, missed dips. “Diamond hands” can use protective puts to turn crashes into buying opportunities, transforming volatility from a hidden tax into a source of fresh sats.
Expo stage
Fri, 15:50
Lang EN

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