Unchained The Chopping Block: Bitcoin’s 200K Dream, Tariff Nightmares, & the Altcoin Exodus - Ep. 815
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Apr 10, 2025 
In this discussion, Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Asset Management, sheds light on Bitcoin's potential surge to $200K amidst macroeconomic chaos. He argues that Bitcoin may surpass altcoins in institutional preference, especially with the rise of ETFs. The conversation delves into the implications of tariffs and stagflation on the U.S. market, the strategic shift in Bitcoin's role as a store of value, and Ripple's significant acquisition of Hidden Road, suggesting a transformative era for crypto markets.
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Bitcoin's Volatility and ETF Impact
- Bitcoin's volatility attracts younger investors while older generations prefer gold.
- However, Bitcoin's correlation with traditional risk assets has increased due to ETFs, impacting its appeal during market volatility.
Two Sides of Bitcoin
- Bitcoin’s value proposition is complex and has two aspects.
- "Negative Rho Bitcoin" thrives in inflationary environments, while "Positive Rho Bitcoin" emerges during deflationary crises.
Institutional Investors and Altcoins
- Institutional investors face challenges with altcoins due to complex consensus mechanisms and value accrual through staking.
- They view altcoins as leverage plays, but now prefer Bitcoin ETF options and MicroStrategy for similar exposure.