Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? James Lavish Explains the REAL Story

In this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500.

If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro
01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish
02:00 - Canada vs USA
07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty
12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street
17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken?
18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions
32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy
40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption
43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals
48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin?
50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion
53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs
55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation
58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025
1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish

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