37 A Significant Loan

Michael offered a brief chuckle, casting a glance at the dealer whose eyes had widened at the proposed sum before returning his focus to Bridget.

"Are you truly proposing to entrust me with one hundred million dollars based on this venture?" Michael inquired, a hint of disbelief coloring his tone.

"What happened to that brimming confidence I've been witnessing all evening? Is it waning now?" she teased lightly. "Indeed, one hundred million dollars to leverage your strategy against the cryptocurrency market. We shall split the proceeds evenly, fifty-fifty. However, should the market remain unshaken by 2024, the obligation to repay the full sum falls upon you, in addition to covering the premiums until such a time as the market does falter. That's the essence of a Credit Default Swap, is it not?"

"Yeah, that is. I can't just believe you are really that willing to give me that much money."