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What Bitcoin Did

QE, LIQUIDITY, BONDS & BITCOIN w/ Nik Bhatia

Mar 28, 2025
Nik Bhatia, author of 'Layered Money' and 'The Bitcoin Age,' dives deep into modern finance. He reveals how banks shape our world and why liquidity is crucial for understanding Bitcoin. The discussion covers the Eurodollar system, the end of quantitative tightening, and the intertwining of QE and Bitcoin's role in the economy. Bhatia highlights the future of credit in a Bitcoin standard, emphasizing the nuanced relationship between monetary policy, asset prices, and Bitcoin's place in the investment landscape.
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  • The potential transition of $600 trillion in real estate into Bitcoin signifies a paradigm shift in wealth preservation and investment.
  • The Federal Reserve's adjusted quantitative tightening approach indicates a strategic shift to stabilize liquidity and manage bank reserves effectively.

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The Future of Bitcoin and Real Estate

A significant amount of wealth in real estate, potentially amounting to 600 trillion, is expected to transition into Bitcoin as people seek it as a reliable store of value. This shift is likely to propel Bitcoin's price towards a million dollars and beyond, empowering individuals who invest in it. The concept emphasizes the growing recognition that Bitcoin can be viewed as a legitimate asset class alongside traditional investments. Furthermore, this transition denotes a profound change in how people perceive value and wealth preservation.

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