Natalie Brunell is joined by Preston Pysh for a wide-ranging conversation on the shifting macroeconomic landscape, the fragility of the global financial system, and why Bitcoin stands out as the long-term solution. The discussion explores trade dynamics, central bank interventions, and how Bitcoin fits into the coming monetary transformation.

Topics include:

The U.S.'s struggle to onshore manufacturing and reduce dependence on China
Why the U.S. may be bluffing in global trade negotiations
The precarious state of the dollar and implications for global markets
Gold’s potential revaluation vs Bitcoin’s superior trust model
Central banks’ power to manipulate liquidity and market pricing
The surprising resilience of Bitcoin despite fiat market volatility
Home equity tapping and the temporary resilience of consumers
The unprecedented breakdown of the bond market and rising yields
Jack Mallers' launch of Twenty One Capital and the rise of Bitcoin financial services
Why Bitcoin-focused companies could become the banks of the future
The accelerating contractions of the fiat system and Bitcoin’s role as the escape valve
Long-term strategies for building wealth through Bitcoin DCA strategy

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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