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The End of Recessions? Bitcoin, AI & Crypto Are Reshaping The Economy

Dec 5, 2024
Jordi Visser, a macro investor with over 30 years in finance and founder of a hedge fund, discusses the transformative impact of AI, Bitcoin, and crypto on the economy. He argues that recessions may become obsolete as digital assets create new growth opportunities. Jordi predicts Bitcoin could soon become the second-largest asset behind gold and explores how generational divides affect crypto adoption. The conversation also delves into the importance of narratives in understanding Bitcoin's value and the role of AI in reshaping various industries.
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ANECDOTE

Crypto Trading Anecdote

  • Jordi Visser's son turned $700 into $80,000 trading crypto, demonstrating its potential.
  • He later lost it all, highlighting crypto's volatility.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Advantage

  • Governments now print money to avoid recessions, debasing fiat assets.
  • Bitcoin, as a digital asset, offers an alternative and has outpaced fiat asset growth.
INSIGHT

Value is Story

  • Value is perceived and driven by narrative, like the value of baseball cards or art.
  • Bitcoin's value is tied to its growing adoption and the story surrounding it.
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