#1485 Anthony & Polina Pompliano | Buy Bitcoin, Eliminate Pennies, & Add Tariffs!

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Feb 11, 2025

Polina and Anthony Pompliano dive into the world of Bitcoin, discussing its recent volatility and significance in today’s economy. They tackle the controversial decision to eliminate penny production, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and historical precedents. The duo explores tariff reforms and their potential to boost domestic jobs while analyzing geopolitical shifts like renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, they ponder Elon Musk's bold bid for OpenAI, raising questions about its implications for both the tech industry and nonprofit sectors.

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Bitcoin's Sensitivity

Bitcoin's price is sensitive to global liquidity and macro environment.
It acts as a leading indicator, currently reflecting uncertainty around the Trump administration.

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MicroStrategy's Value

MicroStrategy's value primarily depends on its Bitcoin holdings and the market premium.
The premium reflects expected future Bitcoin purchases, not just current holdings.

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Penny Elimination

Pennies cost more to produce than their face value, and a large portion isn't actively circulating.
Eliminating them saves money and allows copper to be used for other things.

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Polina Pompliano, Author of ‘Hidden Genius’ and Founder of The Profile, and Anthony Pompliano, Author of ‘How To Live An Extraordinary Life’ and CEO of Professional Capital Management, discuss bitcoin, tariffs, Trump’s plan to stop production of pennies, and what’s going on with OpenAI, Elon Musk, Sam Altman.

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