The Debasement Trade: Why Bitcoin Is Winning

Bitcoin kicks off October pressing against all-time highs near $123,900, setting an exciting tone for Q4

Recap of BTC in DC at the Kennedy Center, featuring Michael Saylor, Cynthia Lummis, Adam Back, Pierre Rochard, Jeff Booth, Samson Mow, and many more

Key focus on academia’s role in Bitcoin adoption, with examples from Cornell and GW University partnerships

PubKey DC discussed as a future hub for staffers, policymakers, and Bitcoiners in Washington

Macro landscape: global rate cuts (168 so far this year), stimulus check proposals, stagflation concerns, and every major US index hitting all-time highs alongside Bitcoin

“The Debasement Trade”: JP Morgan recognizes the growing move into Bitcoin and gold as hedges against deficits, fiat debasement, and Fed credibility concerns

US gold reserves valued at $1.1T highlight the case for a future Bitcoin Strategic Reserve; panelists debate timing, secrecy, and political will

Discussion on lower Bitcoin volatility as financialization grows, reducing chances of another 80% drawdown and pointing toward steadier climbs

DCA vs gold: visualization shows $15K invested since 2020 in Bitcoin would be worth $63K today, highlighting Swan Vault and Swan IRA as easy long-term strategies

Digital Euro and UK digital ID proposals raise serious concerns over freedom and financial control, contrasted with Bitcoin’s censorship resistance and self-sovereignty