
 Simply Bitcoin
 Simply Bitcoin ITS OFFICIAL: The 4 Year Cycle is BROKEN: Prepare NOW | EP 1356
 Oct 17, 2025 
 Join Paul Tarantino, CEO of Byte Federal, as he shares insights into the changing landscape of Bitcoin payments and custody. He discusses how ATM flows and dollar-cost averaging are shaping user behavior amid market volatility. Paul dives into the implications of a possible price suppression linked to institutional movements and explores the potential of Bitcoin in the gaming industry with Byte Federal's partnerships. With a call to action on Bitcoin accumulation, he argues for self-custody amid changing regulations. 
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Gold Rally May Be Institutional Currency Hedging
- Gold's recent parabolic run may signal institutional currency hedging, not pure retail mania.
- Optimist Fields and Paul argue gold gains could presage a repricing and later flow into Bitcoin.
Move Bitcoin To Self‑Custody Now
- Keep your Bitcoin in self-custody to avoid state custody or forced liquidation.
- Move coins off exchanges and learn wallet security to protect against laws like California's SB 822.
Current Dumps Could Be Institutional Shakeouts
- Hosts see current Bitcoin volatility as institutional shakeouts to accumulate supply cheaply.
- They argue sell-offs may be deliberate distribution events ahead of larger pump phases.
