Bitcoin at $120K: Why Q4 Could Run Hot | Crypto IRAs, ETFs vs. Owning BTC

Bitcoin just printed $120,000—and the headlines are wild. In this episode of Crypto Classroom, host Jonathan Rose (CEO, BlockTrust IRA) sits down with Maximilian Pace (CEO, Animus Technologies; CTO, BlockTrust IRA) to unpack what’s driving the move and how to position at all-time highs without losing sleep.

We discuss:

Q4 seasonality + rate-cut odds: why liquidity matters for BTC/ETH

ETFs vs. owning Bitcoin directly (custody, expense ratios, counterparty risk)

Why many investors use IRAs/401(k)s for crypto (tax advantages)

How AI-driven strategies can step out to cash during heavy drawdowns and buy back lower

On-chain + sentiment + TA + macro: the 24/7 signal stack Animus watches

“Digital gold” case: capped supply, decentralization, and treasury-style demand

Long-term mindset: 3–5 year windows, compounding, and distribution risk in retirement

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