The Pomp Podcast Bitcoin Is Becoming a Strategic Weapon | Jeff Park
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Jan 7, 2026 In this conversation, Jeff Park, Partner and CIO at ProCap Financial, shares his expertise on Bitcoin's strategic role in global markets. He discusses the implications of major institutions like Morgan Stanley entering the crypto space and how this can reshape capital flows. Jeff highlights the influence of geopolitics and AI on Bitcoin's future, while also exploring the differences between Bitcoin and gold in terms of authenticity and seizure risks. He emphasizes a shift towards quicker recovery from drawdowns, indicating a more resilient market for Bitcoin.
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Clean Slate Fuels New Volatility
- After big option expiries and futures rolls, Bitcoin entered 2026 with low leverage and a "clean board" for new positions.
- Renewed call buying and far OTM strangle activity signal investors expect higher volatility this year.
Volatility Enables Capital Rotation
- Jeff Park argues volatility is healthy because it creates opportunities and resets investor holding periods.
- Faster bids after drawdowns now limit prolonged, deep bear markets compared with past structural oversupply events.
Ideology Trumps Traditional Valuation
- Jeff predicts 2026 is the year of the "ideological investor" driven by geopolitics, AI, and culture.
- These metas will shape attention and capital flows more than classic DCF valuation models.