TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #557: Is The True Supercycle Here? with Pascal Hügli
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Nov 18, 2024 
Join Swiss financial analyst Pascal Hügli as he delves into the multifaceted implications of Donald Trump's presidency for Bitcoin. He discusses the intriguing concept of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve and its potential economic impacts. Pascal also explores the ongoing shift in Bitcoin's adoption among nations and companies, spotlighting the idea of hyperbitcoinization. The conversation dives into predicting market behaviors around Bitcoin amidst evolving political landscapes and raises thought-provoking questions about the future price dynamics and the possibility of a supercycle.
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European Political Bias Against Trump
- Europeans tend to favor candidates like Kamala Harris due to their long experience with stable, protective governments.
- Trump's combination with market-oriented tech billionaires clashes with European political mindset, causing resistance.
Markets Beat Mainstream Media
- Prediction markets like Polymarket outperformed mainstream media and polls in forecasting election outcomes.
- Markets distill diverse information better than centralized media, marking a shift in trust towards decentralized signals.
Bitcoin Adoption Accelerating Exponentially
- Bitcoin's adoption by governments once seemed far-fetched but now appears inevitable and accelerating.
- Technological acceleration demands reframing timelines; 16 years is short given exponential pace.