Ep 754: Why is $XRP up 5x this month?! Bad News for Dec. 3, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024

This episode dives into the dramatic rise of XRP, which has now surpassed USDT in market cap. The hosts reflect on Bitcoin's wild fluctuations, including a sharp drop in South Korea and Saylor's rapid pitch to Microsoft. Political tensions and potential presidential impeachment influence the crypto market dynamics. They humorously critique political financial management while exploring the meme coin phenomenon, likening it to a casino. Interesting insights into how external events shape the market and the future of cryptocurrency are shared throughout the discussion.

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Saylor's Bitcoin Speedrun

Michael Saylor gave a rapid-fire Bitcoin presentation to Microsoft, condensing a 45-minute talk into 3 minutes.
He championed Bitcoin as a superior asset to Microsoft's stock or bonds.

INSIGHT

Institutional Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy and BlackRock together hold nearly 1 million Bitcoin, demonstrating institutional interest.
This raises questions about Bitcoin's future if the US makes it a reserve asset.

ANECDOTE

Bitcoin Flash Crash in South Korea

Bitcoin briefly dropped 30% in South Korea due to the president declaring martial law amid impeachment proceedings.
This created a short-lived arbitrage opportunity for some traders.

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