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The "What is Money?" Show
How Fiat Fails and Bitcoin Succeeds with Dylan LeClair (WiM370)
Sep 25, 2023
51:26
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Dylan LeClair, Co-Founder of 21st Paradigm, discusses the Bitcoin halving, inflation, and impact of derivative markets. Topics also include El Salvador, media propaganda, wealth disparity, and demystifying derivative markets in the Bitcoin Market.
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- Derivatives, such as futures contracts, are important in the Bitcoin market for hedging and speculation, but their net impact on the price is ultimately neutral.
- The limited liquidity and extreme volatility of the Bitcoin market make it challenging to control the price with derivative instruments alone, preventing permanent manipulation or suppression.
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The Role of Derivatives in the Bitcoin Market
Derivatives, such as futures contracts, play a significant role in the Bitcoin market. Futures contracts allow individuals and businesses to hedge their exposure to Bitcoin's price volatility. They can also be used for speculation. Perpetual futures contracts, which never expire, are particularly prominent and often drive short to medium-term price movements. It's important to note that derivatives are ultimately net neutral. For every buyer, there is a seller, and for every long position, there is a short position. While derivatives can temporarily influence the price and volatility, they do not have the power to manipulate or permanently suppress the price of Bitcoin. Any dislocations or imbalances in the derivative markets tend to get resolved, often with violent price movements. The limited liquidity and extreme volatility in the Bitcoin market make it challenging to manipulate or control the price with derivative instruments alone. Overall, derivatives provide a mechanism for hedging and speculation in the Bitcoin market, but their net impact on the price is ultimately neutral.
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