Swan Signal Live - A Bitcoin Show Bitcoin Is Fourth Turning Money: Iran, Venezuela, and the Collapse of Trust
Jan 16, 2026
Brandon Clittum, a writer and Bitcoin analyst known for his insights into historical cycles, discusses the implications of crisis dynamics on global trust. He explores Iran's currency collapse as a catalyst for social unrest and details Venezuela's challenges in governance and geopolitics. Proposing Bitcoin as 'Fourth Turning money,' he argues it can replace fractured trust systems with protocol-based reliability. The conversation also touches on generational archetypes and the current wave of wealth taxes, emphasizing the need for accountability and the importance of local resilience.
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Money Collapse Fractures Society
- Money is the functional foundation of civilization and its collapse fractures society.
- Iranians seek harder money like dollars, gold, property, and Bitcoin when the rial collapses.
A Global Fourth Turning With Debt Fragility
- This fourth turning feels global and synchronized across regions, not just an American phenomenon.
- Starting the crisis with record-high debt makes institutions and currencies more fragile and volatile.
Use Harder Money To Protect Savings
- Opt into voluntary harder money tools to protect savings during currency crises.
- Bitcoin offers a protocol-based alternative when national currencies fail.
