Understanding Bitcoin: The Risks of Speculation and the Value of Long-Term Holding

In this end-of-the-year "hangout" featuring Preston Pysh, James Lavish, Susie Reilly & Paula Pendley, we discuss:

• Holiday and personal updates
• Reaction to $100k Bitcoin and short-term price action
• Should Natalie sell Bitcoin to buy a home?
• Macro outlook from Preston & James
• Michael's Saylor's brilliant strategy
• The chances of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
• New Year's resolutions

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Guests & Links:

• Preston Pysh is an entrepreneur, investor, podcast host and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. Follow him on X at https://x.com/PrestonPysh 
• James Lavish is an investor, macro expert, hedge-fund veteran, and Managing Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. Subscribe to his newsletter: https://www.jameslavish.com/newsletter and follow him on X at https://x.com/jameslavish
• Dr. Susie Reilly, DDS is a retired dentist and Bitcoin enthusiast. She and her husband divested of their businesses and home to buy more Bitcoin. Check out our talk on Coin Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okdkdz1iWDM and follow her on X at https://x.com/SusieBdds
• Paula Pendley is a dynamic, client-focused lawyer in California and Texas -- specializing in high-stakes Product Liability, Mass Tort, and emerging technology sectors, including Bitcoin mining. Follow her on X at https://x.com/paulapendleylaw 

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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