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I Spent 1500 Hours Studying Bitcoin; Now I'm All In | George Bodine | BFM122
George Bodine, a former Navy F-18 Hornet pilot and Top Gun instructor, has a diverse background. He has worked as a police officer, oil field worker, underground miner (not Bitcoin), and nightly cab driver. After flying for Delta Air Lines he retired, and ever since he has been studying Bitcoin for over five years and has put in over 1500 hours.
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0:00 - George’s Journey to Bitcoin
5:02 - The Allure of Bitcoin and Its Community
9:27 - Bitcoin as a Store of Value
14:11 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition
18:35 - The Importance of Time and Space in Craft
21:30 - Risk Tolerance and Bitcoin Investment
24:56 - The Role of Knowledge in Bitcoin Investment
29:37 - The Future of Bitcoin and Financial Advisors
33:52 - Understanding Bitcoin Selling Patterns
34:46 - Exploring Bitcoin's Power Law and Network Effects
36:12 - Bitcoin's Future Value Predictions
37:30 - Bitcoin as a Monetary System
39:26 - Analyzing Bitcoin's Current Cycle
40:15 - The Impact of Network Growth on Bitcoin
42:37 - Forecasting Bitcoin's Price Peaks
44:32 - The Role of Nation States in Bitcoin Adoption
47:19 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Market Dynamics
51:37 - The Inevitable Rise of Bitcoin
53:58 - Challenges and Future of Bitcoin Transactions
1:01:02 - Consolidating Bitcoin Transactions
1:02:48 - The Future of Bitcoin Adoption
1:06:18 - Bitcoin's Role in Financial Systems
1:09:01 - MicroStrategy: The Bitcoin Bank of the Future
1:25:23 - Personal Journeys in the Bitcoin Space
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Bitcoin is the Greatest Wealth Opportunity for Millennials | AmericanHODL | BFM121
AmericanHODL is a Bitcoin OG and prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, known for his strong advocacy, philosophical takes, and memes.
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00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Millennials
00:45 - Millennials: A Generation of Restoration
02:19 - The Millennial Experience: Challenges and Changes
03:49 - Institutional Betrayal and the Search for Truth
05:54 - Bitcoin: A Spiritual Journey
07:18 - The Unique Position of Millennials
09:56 - Bitcoin as a Bridge Between Worlds
12:52 - Pushing Value into the Future
15:26 - The Role of Parenthood in Meaningful Existence
18:05 - Cultural Myths and Financial Realities
23:42 - The Challenge of Awakening Others
30:24 - The Journey to Bitcoin Awakening
32:59 - Understanding Risk and Control in Life
37:47 - Bitcoin's Perceived Volatility vs. Reality
41:43 - Embracing Risk and the Hero's Journey
51:44 - Scarcity of Money and Abundance of Resources
01:02:16 - The True Ownership of Bitcoin
01:04:14 - The Future of Bitcoin and Fiat
01:06:01 - AI's Impact on Bitcoin and Productivity
01:07:39 - Bitcoin as a Narrow AI and Roko's Basilisk
01:13:14 - The Emotional Journey of HODLing
01:19:46 - Bitcoin's Inevitable Rise and Strategic Reserves
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Trump’s Crypto Order, CBDCs & Free Speech: The Big Picture | Erik Dale | BFM120
Erik Dale is a “European revivalist” and prolific Bitcoiner with a unique perspective on how Bitcoin. He is an expert communications professional and was a former adviser to the President of the European Commission.
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00:00 - Introduction and Context of the Conversation
02:26 - Freedom of Speech and Censorship Issues
05:15 - The Role of Government in Information Control
08:06 - The Importance of Humility in Discourse
11:03 - Trump's Executive Order and Its Implications
13:39 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Their Challenges
16:27 - The Future of Bitcoin in Light of Regulatory Changes
23:49 - The Economic Divide: Europe vs. America
26:48 - The EU's Future: A Cautionary Tale
31:08 - Cultural and Economic Competition in Europe
34:59 - The Power of Bitcoin: A New Hope
38:51 - The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Game Changer
41:55 - The Ripple Effect: Challenges and Opportunities
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ESCAPE The $250T Global Debt Bubble With BITCOIN | Jeff Park | BFM119
Jeff Park is the Head of Alpha Strategies and Portfolio Manager at Bitwise Asset Management, one of the world's largest crypto-specialist asset managers. With a diverse background spanning TradFi and digital assets, Jeff brings over a decade of experience in portfolio management and research
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00:00 - The Evolution of Bitcoin: Digital Gold or Reserve Asset?
07:25 - Understanding the 60-40 Model: A Call to Action for Young Investors
17:15 - The Generational Divide: Young vs. Old in Financial Strategies
23:20 - Bitcoin ETFs: Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
29:19 - Market Cap Weighting in Bitcoin ETFs
29:53 - MicroStrategy's Unique Approach to Bitcoin Adoption
31:17 - Dividends vs. Bitcoin: A Paradigm Shift?
33:06 - Bitcoin as a Financial and Cultural Tool
37:36 - The Future of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption
41:03 - Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility
47:21 - The Potential for National Bitcoin Reserves
52:43 - The Intersection of AI and Bitcoin
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MicroStrategy's 2025 Bitcoin Strategy Explained! | Ben Werkman | BFM118
Ben Werkman is known for his insightful analysis of Bitcoin and MicroStrategy's innovative treasury approach. With a background in finance and banking, Ben offers valuable perspectives on corporate Bitcoin adoption (like MSTR)and investment strategies.
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00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin as a Corporate Asset
02:21 - MicroStrategy's Business Model Pivot
10:39 - Transformative Corporate Strategies with Bitcoin
18:22 - The Digital Capital Arms Race
25:08 - FASB Changes and Their Implications
31:58 - Valuing MicroStrategy: Bitcoin Per Share and S&P 500 Inclusion
41:41 - Understanding Bitcoin's Valuation Dynamics
43:14 - The Urgency in Bitcoin Accumulation
44:39 - MicroStrategy's Financial Strategy and Debt Management
47:30 - The Role of Preferred Stock in MicroStrategy's Future
58:28 - Engineering Lower Volatility in Financial Products
01:00:44 - The Long-Term Vision of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin
01:09:02 - Future Prospects for MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Banking
01:11:33 - Risk Assessment in MicroStrategy's Strategy
01:14:24 - Short Selling Dynamics and Market Reactions
01:16:35 - Core Beliefs and Thinking Differently
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