

Bitcoin Taps $115K As Global Finance Goes ALL IN!
Sep 30, 2025
The discussion dives into Bitcoin's surge as major players like Visa and SWIFT embrace blockchain payments. Insights on the SEC's no-action letter for a blockchain project highlight regulatory shifts. The big talk around a 61,000 BTC seizure raises eyebrows about crypto enforcement. They explore how steady inflows support rising markets and debate whether Ripple could rival SWIFT. Plus, automation emerges as a game-changer for volatility trading, and the hosts reveal plans for transparent portfolio demos, all while keeping the humor alive.
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Shutdowns Pause Data, Not Bitcoin Thesis
- Government shutdowns temporarily pause economic data releases, creating short-term market uncertainty.
- Scott Melker argues this matters more for data-driven trading than for long-term Bitcoin conviction.
Legacy Finance Adopts Blockchain Rails
- Major payment and settlement systems are integrating blockchain tech for 24/7 settlement and stablecoin transfers.
- Tillman Holloway notes incumbents like SWIFT won't cede control but will adopt hybrid blockchain rails.
Power, Not Tech, Determines Global Rails
- Replacing dominant settlement networks requires political power, not just technology.
- Tillman argues Ripple/XRP can't single-handedly displace SWIFT because control equals power.