Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Larry Lepard & Bob Burnett: The Boomer Case for Bitcoin and Why It Will Outperform Gold

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Jan 29, 2026
Bob Burnett, tech exec turned mining CEO, explains Bitcoin mining and industry economics. Larry Lepard, investment manager and author, outlines monetary risks and the case for sound money. They debate gold versus Bitcoin, a looming 'big print' of money, boomer adoption patterns, and how liquidity shifts could spark rapid Bitcoin upside.
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INSIGHT

Bitcoin And Gold Are Complementary

  • Larry Lepard argues Bitcoin and gold are both sound money but Bitcoin will prevail long-term due to superior properties.
  • He urges unity between gold and Bitcoin advocates against central bank inflation.
INSIGHT

Why Gold Skeptics Resist Bitcoin

  • Resistance from some gold bugs stems from conflating Bitcoin with broader crypto fraud and valuing physical assets.
  • Larry says many gold investors already own Bitcoin once they learn the distinction.
ADVICE

Talk To Boomers As Peers

  • Bob Burnett advises addressing boomers as peers and easing technical barriers to adoption.
  • He recommends building simple, trustable paths like advisors or ETFs to onboard them.
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