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The Biggest Market Blackout Ever Just EXPOSED Bitcoin Price Manipulation! | Bitcoin Simply

Nov 29, 2025
Dante Cook dives into the intriguing world of Bitcoin, exploring its evolution from payment system to speculative asset. He discusses Texas's significant Bitcoin ETF purchase and warns against using derivatives. The impact of a CME outage raises suspicions of manipulation linked to silver and gold price spikes. A debate unfolds about Bitcoin's price discovery affecting its adoption. Predictions emerge about governments holding Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, and the possibility of Bitcoin reaching $1 million is analyzed. A long-term holding strategy is emphasized as a way to navigate volatility.
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INSIGHT

Blackout Reveals Market Manipulation

  • Dante Cook argues the CME blackout exposed market manipulation and shows exchanges can distort price discovery.
  • He warns Bitcoin could face similar manipulation if people accept derivatives instead of real BTC holdings.
ADVICE

Hold Real Bitcoin In Cold Storage

  • Dante Cook urges buying real Bitcoin, not ETF or derivative products, to avoid manipulation.
  • Do hold Bitcoin in cold storage with keys you control to ensure true ownership and price discovery.
ANECDOTE

Texas Bought ETFs, Not Coins

  • Dante Cook notes Texas bought a $5M strategic Bitcoin reserve but purchased via ETFs rather than holding coins.
  • He uses this example to illustrate states may favor derivatives over actual Bitcoin holdings.
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