The Pomp Podcast

Anthony Pompliano

Host Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano talks to the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin. From billionaires to cultural icons, Pomp helps you get smarter every day.

  1. 7H AGO

    Will Global Conflict Send Bitcoin Higher? | Jeff Park

    Jeff Park is the Partner & Chief Investment Officer at ProCap BTC. In this conversation, we discuss the idea of “wartime Bitcoin,” how rising geopolitical tensions could impact the asset, and why cracks in private credit could ultimately benefit Bitcoin. We also cover institutional adoption, stablecoins, and how crypto companies are increasingly integrating with the traditional financial system. ======================= Join Arch Public this Thursday @ 2pm Et for an exclusive webinar with Anthony, where we will share professional strategies for optimizing your portfolio to outperform current bear market conditions. This session is designed to provide actionable insights into risk management and long-term wealth preservation. Resister here to secure your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DVHBA2Z3QgS5X0l203-78A ======================= Award-winning Fountain Life - Energy supercharged. Memory sharper. Life extended. Ready for the best investment you’ll ever make? Schedule a life-changing call at FountainLife.com/Pomp. Get $1,000 off the cost of a life-changing membership with Fountain Life when you schedule a call at FountainLife.com/pomp ======================= This podcast is sponsored by Abra.com. Abra is the secure way to access crypto and crypto based yield and loan products through a separately managed account structure.Learn more at http://www.abra.com. ======================= Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ======================= 0:00 - Intro0:52 - Wartime bitcoin & global conflict 5:00 - Bitcoin vs Gold: which wins in a crisis?6:03 - Is bitcoin still in a bear market? 9:15 - Private credit cracks & why it could benefit bitcoin15:49 - Kraken & rewriting the banking system19:04 - Stablecoins vs Banks: the fight in Washington22:40 - Why AI models prefer bitcoin over stablecoins

    26 min
  2. 1D AGO

    How Bitcoin Millionaires Use Their BTC Without Selling It | Shehzan Maredia

    Shehzan Maredia is the Founder & CEO of Lava, a bitcoin-backed lending platform that allows users to borrow against their bitcoin without selling it. This conversation was recorded live at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. n this discussion, we cover why many bitcoin holders are borrowing against their BTC instead of selling it, how everyday workers have quietly built wealth by consistently saving in bitcoin, and why bitcoin-backed loans are increasingly being used to fund major purchases like homes. We also discuss stablecoins, global access to dollars, and the future of bitcoin-native financial services. ====================== Join Arch Public this Thursday @ 2pm Et for an exclusive webinar with Anthony, where we will share professional strategies for optimizing your portfolio to outperform current bear market conditions. This session is designed to provide actionable insights into risk management and long-term wealth preservation. Resister here to secure your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DVHBA2Z3QgS5X0l203-78A ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ====================== BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards. ====================== 0:00 - Intro0:14 - Why people borrow against bitcoin instead of selling3:55 - The risks of borrowing against bitcoin6:10 - How Lava is different from their competitors8:49 - Stablecoins & global dollar banking12:22 - Challenges building a bitcoin company13:16 - Why Lava is skeptical of AI coding tools16:44 - Technologies Lava is bullish on17:25 - Why most crypto projects are useless20:04 - The gambling problem in modern finance23:30 - Why bitcoin is built for savers

    25 min
  3. 3D AGO

    The AI Boom Is EXACTLY Why Bitcoin Exists | Jordi Visser

    Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we unpack the chaos hitting markets in 2026—from weak jobs data and Fed uncertainty to private credit cracks, AI-driven disruption, and the collapse of old economic playbooks. We also discuss software repricing, energy infrastructure, synthetic media, portfolio positioning, and why Jordi believes bitcoin is the truest AI trade in a world moving faster than ever. ====================== Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp), allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.onelink.me/Plnq/pompdp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp. Disclosures: Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply. ====================== This podcast is sponsored by Abra.com. Abra is the secure way to access crypto and crypto based yield and loan products through a separately managed account structure.Learn more at http://www.abra.com. ====================== Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ====================== 0:00 - Intro0:53 - The current state of the U.S. economy5:18 - Does the jobs report force the Fed to cut rates?8:28 - How do the Iran, Venezuela, & Cuba situations end?14:00 - Is the speed of military & government action changing?19:12 - What is happening in private credit right now?25:04 - Should investors run toward distressed private credit or avoid it?28:47 What happens to a traditional 60/40 portfolio over the next decade?32:27 -  Is Jordi still bullish on energy infrastructure & power demand?35:37 - What Jordi’s AI setup looks like43:13- How will AI-generated content & synthetic media change content creation?49:50 - When will society normalize humans working alongside AI assistants?52:20 - Is Jordi nervous or excited for rest of 2026?

    59 min
  4. 5D AGO

    Bitcoin Could Hit $10 MILLION … Here’s Why | Brian Dixon

    Brian Dixon is the CEO of Off The Chain Capital. In this conversation, we discuss whether bitcoin acts as a risk-on tech asset or “insurance from war” during geopolitical conflict, the macro forces impacting the market, and why institutions are increasingly accumulating bitcoin. We also cover regulatory catalysts, bitcoin’s relationship with AI and traditional assets, and Brian’s value-investing approach to opportunities across the crypto ecosystem. ===================== BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards. ===================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ===================== 0:00 - Intro1:02 - Is war good or bad for bitcoin?2:23 - How investors rebalance portfolios during conflict8:48 - Institutional demand for bitcoin12:47 - Bitcoin’s real-world use case in conflict zones19:50 - Bitcoin vs stocks, gold, & AI21:46 - What risks worry bitcoin investors?25:52 - Bitcoin treasury companies & value investing29:35 - Off The Chain Capital’s investment strategy35:47 - Catalysts that could drive bitcoin higher

    41 min
  5. 6D AGO

    Bitcoin Is Just Getting Started (Most People Don’t See It Yet) | Natalie Brunell, Russell Okung, & Bill Miller IV

    Natalie Brunell, Russell Okung, and Bill Miller IV join this panel recorded live at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. In this conversation, we discuss bitcoin as a long-term adoption story, why it represents sovereignty and “freedom money” for many, and how athletes and traditional finance investors think about allocating to it. We also cover common criticisms, the education gap, bitcoin vs. gold, and why the panel believes we’re still early in a multi-decade trend. ======================= Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp ======================= Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ======================= 0:00 – Intro: Bitcoiners vs the World 1:00 – Russell Okung on taking his salary in bitcoin4:44 – Natalie Brunell’s bitcoin journey7:25 – A traditional finance view on bitcoin9:08 – The bitcoin mindset & sovereignty14:45 – Bitcoin, hope, & the American dream17:28 – What institutions think about bitcoin19:32 – How to talk about bitcoin to different audiences

    24 min
  6. MAR 3

    The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies | Phong Le & David Bailey

    Phong Le is CEO of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), and David Bailey is CEO & Chairman of KindlyMD. This conversation was recorded live at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. In this conversation, we discuss Strategy’s evolution from a bitcoin holding company to a leveraged treasury and now a digital credit platform, including the launch of its perpetual preferred product designed to offer bitcoin exposure with lower volatility and yield. We also cover capital markets strategy, competition among bitcoin treasury companies, macro impacts, and bitcoin’s continued integration into Wall Street and global finance. ====================== BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards. ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ====================== 0:00 - Intro0:25 - Strategy’s three phases of buying bitcoin7:04 - Bitcoin’s graduation into Wall Street & traditional finance10:11 - Macro economy & Fed policy12:01 - Would they ever sell their bitcoin holdings?15:26 - Bitcoin, government policy, & political adoption19:52 - The responsibility of running a public bitcoin company26:35 - The future of bitcoin treasury models & consolidation

    29 min
  7. FEB 28

    The AI Race Will Make Bitcoin EXPLODE | Jordi Visser

    Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this episode, we break down the viral Citrini paper and whether AI disruption is being overstated or simply repriced by markets. We also discuss compressed software valuations, NVIDIA, shifting credit conditions, and why crypto and bitcoin could benefit in a world that increasingly needs speed, verification, and secure financial rails. ======================= Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com ======================= BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards. ======================= Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ======================= 0:00 – Intro0:57 – The Citrini AI Paper debate4:55 – Why software stocks are getting repriced10:39 - Can AI replace SaaS companies?15:53 – NVIDIA earnings & market regime shift21:05 – Why crypto wins in the next cycle29:37 – AI, government & autonomous weapons36:39 – Deepfakes, spam & the need for crypto41:29 – Survive vs Thrive: positioning for what’s next

    49 min
  8. FEB 27

    The Biggest Shift in Bitcoin History Is Happening Now | Dan Tapiero & Robbie Mitchnick

    Dan Tapiero is the Founder & CEO of 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners, and Robbie Mitchnick is Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock. This conversation was recorded live at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. In this conversation, we discuss the explosive growth of the spot Bitcoin ETF, how institutions now view Bitcoin within asset allocation, the impact of macro and Fed policy on crypto markets, and why traditional finance and digital assets are rapidly converging. =================== Award-winning Fountain Life - Energy supercharged. Memory sharper. Life extended. Ready for the best investment you’ll ever make? Schedule a life-changing call at FountainLife.com/Pomp Get $1,000 off the cost of a life-changing membership with Fountain Life when you schedule a call at FountainLife.com/pomp =================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. =================== 0:00 - Intro0:23 – Why the Bitcoin ETF was so successful & institutions enter4:38 - Building beyond the Bitcoin ETF8:03 - The bridge between TradFi & crypto13:43 - How institutions think about allocations17:40 - Macro, the Fed & liquidity impact on bitcoin22:22 - Partnerships & building in digital assets

    23 min
4.6
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Host Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano talks to the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin. From billionaires to cultural icons, Pomp helps you get smarter every day.

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