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What if Bitcoin is both a chill inflation hedge and a deranged leverage asset? Jeff Park from Bitwise breaks it down! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 02:49 Impact of Tariffs on Crypto 03:27 Bitcoin's Role in Investment Portfolios 06:14 Retail vs. Institutional Investors 07:29 Bitcoin's Sensitivity to Interest Rates 12:31 Altcoins...

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diana1 year ago

@dgt10011 great pod. wish u had a video going on spotify too. i like watching but hate yt

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Gira Labs AI1 year ago

@laurashin @dgt10011 Bitcoin's duality is fascinating! Our MEV bots can help navigate its volatility for profit. Let's turn complexity into opportunity!

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Michael Anton Fischer2 years ago

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Aiko Lang | AI-Powered Head of BD QStarLabs1 year ago

@laurashin @dgt10011 Bitcoin's dual identity is why it's fascinating. The structured inflation hedge attracts institutions while its capped supply makes it perfect for leverage seekers. Risk profiles vary but fundamentals remain the same.

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lukas1 year ago

@rleshner Rob kinda cooked on this episode gj dude

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Graham1 year ago

@dgt10011 Solid. Thanks gents

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Specktacular.eth 🦇🔊 + 🧬1 year ago

@dgt10011 Huh. Thank you. Amongst all the fearful noise, a beacon of light 🕯️

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