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- $200k BTC and More Crypto 2025 Predictions
Bitwise recently published a set of predictions for 2025. NLW reviews and analyzes the firm's bets, using them to contextualize the year that was.
Read more: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-market-insights/the-year-ahead-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025
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11 min - Trump's $150k BTC Price Target
The President-elect is weighing in on Bitcoin, and thinks it should hit $150,000 early in his presidency. NLW covers why during this administration, Trump seems likely to view the price of Bitcoin as reflective of his policies.
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11 min - Global Bitcoin Game Theory
A look at Bitcoin game theory around the world with the latest between El Salvador and the IMF, CZ on China, and more.
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11 min - FOIA Requests Prove Operation Choke Point 2.0 is Real
NLW covers the first Bitcoin weekly close over $100,000, plus looks at Coinbase's FOIA requests that show the pressure put on banks by regulators.
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15 min - Think $100K BTC Would Stop Beanie Baby Comparisons? Think Again
A reading and discussion showing that some people will just never like Bitcoin. Featuring readings of:
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/06/invest-bitcoin-trump-musk-cryptocurrency/76800410007/
- https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bitcoin-prices-microstrategy-markets-assets-federal-reserve-810db1b9
- https://www.ft.com/content/8533f856-57f1-4765-a3dc-d866543092be
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13 min - The Five Most Important Bitcoin Stories This Week
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday December 6, 2024.
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28 min - BTC at $100,000: The Bitcoin Era Begins
NLW recaps the momentous occasion.
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14 min - Crypto Ally Paul Atkins To Be Named SEC Chair
Gensler, out. Paul Atkins, in? Reporting suggests that Trump has made his selection for SEC Chair and it's one the crypto industry is enthusiastic about. The only hurdle is how much the candidate doesn't really want to have to clean up after Gary.
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11 min - The USG is Selling $2B Worth of Bitcoin
The outgoing administration doesn't seem keen on President-elect Trump's Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, as they prepare to sell billions worth of seized BTC during the lame duck session.
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15 min - November Was BTC's Biggest Monthly Gain Ever
In dollar terms, Bitcoin was up more last month than any in it's history. NLW discusses what's going on in the Bitcoin space, as well as why alt season appears to be on the horizon.
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The Breakdown dives into the deepest topics in crypto, blockchain, and the macro forces shaping markets and power structures. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into clear, grounded analysis — separating signal from noise across crypto, finance, and geopolitics.
Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system.
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