The Milk Road Show Milk Road's Macro Framework: How The Big Picture Empowers Crypto Investors w/ John Gillen
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Aug 7, 2025 Join John Gillen, a former BlackRock investor turned crypto macro expert, as he reveals his investment framework for navigating the financial landscape. He discusses why debt has become the new money and how historical patterns can inform today's investment strategies. Gillen also highlights the importance of understanding macroeconomic shifts, the rise of digital assets like Bitcoin, and the need for disciplined investing and risk management. Discover how community engagement enhances investment strategies in the evolving crypto space!
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Understanding Macroeconomics Basics
- Macroeconomics studies how societies allocate scarce resources effectively.
- It involves understanding monetary systems, economic activities, and market behaviors.
Shift from Gold Standard to Fiat
- In 1971, the US transitioned from gold-backed currency to a fiat system based on debt.
- Now, dollars represent debt owed by the US Treasury to the Federal Reserve.
Debt as Money Drives Inflation
- The current monetary system uses debt as money, causing perpetual debt growth.
- This leads to ongoing dollar devaluation and inflation, impacting everyone's purchasing power.
