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In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Bill Mallers Jr. breaks down the Bitcoin Halving, why the new issuance is unlikely to satisfy demand, and what this means for bitcoin’s price. This week, along with Bill, Jack Mallers and Dylan Lieteau recap the highlights of the past four years and share predictions for the next epoch: extended bull markets, a surge in companies adding bitcoin to their balance sheets, increased adoption by nation-states, and a shift towards renewable energy fueled by an interest in bitcoin mining. Lastly, Jack foresees a future where people will increasingly adopt bitcoin as their base currency, a potentially viral trend.

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Bill Mallers Jr. provides insights into Bitcoin’s price swings in response to the Iran-Israel war and how to navigate volatility. This week, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. also break down the ongoing debate around open source development, emphasizing the critical role developers play in maintaining Bitcoin, advancing progress, and promoting adoption. Additionally, they revisit the blocksize war, the origins of the Lightning Network, and how to the community can contribute to open source funding.

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, we're excited to introduce our new weekly segment, "Dollar Bill," featuring Bill Mallers Jr.’s insightful analysis on the latest market conditions and price trends. This week, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. also dive into what the future of the world would look like if Bitcoin achieves widespread adoption. They reflect on El Salvador’s groundbreaking journey as the first nation-state to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, offering insights into the implications for the global economy. Additionally, they discuss why bitcoin and fiat currency are on a collision course, and how leaning into fiat currency paradoxically furthers bitcoin adoption.

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. discuss Sam Bankman Fried’s sentencing, what FTX taught us about counterparty risk, the fallacy of government bailouts and why they don’t apply to Bitcoin, and why everyone should self-custody. Additionally, the hosts challenge the perspective that early Bitcoin holders are "lucky," instead emphasizing the role of speculation and risk assessment in their success. They also touch on why it’s impossible for institutions to change Bitcoin’s rules and manipulate supply. Lastly, the episode revisits how bitcoin continues to outperform traditional assets like real estate and gold, and Jack shares his belief in Bitcoin's potential to replace existing currencies.

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Jack Mallers and Dylan Lieteau dive into why gold can serve as a proxy for monetary policy and a potential indicator for the market's confidence in the dollar and Bitcoin's price (shout out to MacroScope for inspiring the discussion). They also discuss how Bitcoin is creating a new wealth class and instilling the value of low-time preference. Additionally, Jack addresses what he would do if Bitcoin were to hit $1 million and explains why the price of Bitcoin wouldn't change his lifestyle.

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. dive into the key reasons why Bitcoin's price is resistant to manipulation. They debunk Samantha LaDuc’s theory calling Michael Saylor a “modern day" Hunt brother, and how continued redistribution of ownership will continue to drive demand even amidst down cycles. They also break down why Bitcoin’s rally could impact the Fed’s monetary policy and delay rate cuts, according to JP Morgan, and why cutting interest rates could lead to a surge in Bitcoin’s price. Additionally, the episode discusses the deteriorating bond market and why price fixing it could lead to Bitcoin hitting $1 million in 2025, according to Jack.