Playable Characters Show with Brandon Gentile

Brandon Gentile
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 44min

45 Year Wall Street Vet: You'll Bend The Knee To Bitcoin At $5,000,000

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1045 Year Wall Street Vet: You'll Bend The Knee To Bitcoin At $5,000,000👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (and for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Now that you have your Bitcoin and the people to help, you need to store your generational wealth on titanium FOREVER. Get your Stamp Seed kit now at https://www.stampseed.com/shop/custom-titanium-seed-plate.html and use code BRANDON for 15% OFF STOREWIDE!👉 Community is the #1 aspect of a survival situation and theres no better way to build it than to surround yourself with like-minded people. Check out Mass Adoption's event this October at beautiful Camp Nakamoto in New Hampshire, ONLY a few tickets remain, go to https://www.campnakamoto.com and use code GENTILE15 at checkout for 15% and see you there!👉 For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10Connect with Larry here: Twitter - https://x.com/LawrenceLepardBitcoin Opp Fund - https://x.com/BTCOppFundWebsite - https://ema2.com🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  Timestamps:00:00 – Setting the stage: freeing capital, gold, real estate, Bitcoin options.04:00 – Early discussion: Bitcoin doesn’t need government approval to survive.08:00 – The scale of 401k funds — $12 trillion and growing.12:00 – Sound money advocates entering Fed positions.16:00 – “Buy Bitcoin, gold, or real estate — not government debt.”20:00 – U.S. 401k and pension funds at the heart of the problem.24:00 – Why Bitcoin will survive government hostility.28:00 – CME rate cut expectations vs Fed reality.32:00 – Powell’s legacy dilemma — inflation vs political pressure.36:00 – Inflation data doesn’t match the Fed’s narrative.40:00 – Consumer sentiment softens, economy weakens.44:00 – Larry on Powell: “He could capitulate any time.”48:00 – The Fed revises numbers, the data looks worse.52:00 – Employment softening; cracks forming in the economy.56:00 – Trump on a “strong dollar” vs inflationary reality.01:00:00 – Markets hitting highs while fundamentals weaken.01:04:00 – “Problems bigger than they can solve.”01:08:00 – Defense spending and U.S. deficits spiraling.01:12:00 – Inflationary GDP growth: why it’s a trap.01:16:00 – The coming change at the Fed.01:20:00 – Bond rollover risk — why short-term bills dominate.01:24:00 – Treasury’s financing pivot and hidden risks.01:28:00 – Gold and Bitcoin’s role as insurance against fiat.01:32:00 – The political dilemma: sound money vs fiat survival.01:36:00 – Inflation is inevitable; fiat depreciation is baked in.01:40:00 – Powell’s “4D chess” or blind desperation?01:44:00 – Tariffs, depreciation, and how they mask deeper issues.01:48:00 – Tax policy distortions — first-year depreciation loopholes.01:52:00 – Larry’s prediction: “More inflation, no matter what.”01:56:00 – Why Bitcoin is the cleanest answer.DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Aug 22, 2025 • 2h 22min

Get 0.1 Bitcoin NOW Before It Hits $1,000,000 - Here's Why

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Get 0.1 Bitcoin NOW Before It Hits $1,000,000 - Here's Why👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (and for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Now you need the people to help you store your generational wealth on titanium FOREVER. Get your Stamp Seed kit now at https://www.stampseed.com/shop/custom-titanium-seed-plate.html and use code BRANDON for 15% OFF STOREWIDE!👉 Now where can you buy Bitcoin and get fees waived for the next $500 of purchases? Use our referral link for STRIKE one of the leading financial tools in the sound money space and BITCOIN ONLY: https://invite.strike.me/GIKIPR👉 Community is the #1 aspect of a survival situation and theres no better way to build it than to surround yourself with like-minded people. Check out Mass Adoption's event this October at beautiful Camp Nakamoto in New Hampshire, ONLY a few tickets remain, go to https://www.campnakamoto.com and use code GENTILE15 at checkout for 15% and see you there!👉 For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10Connect with Rajat here: Twitter - https://x.com/rajatsonifnanceWebsite -  @rajatsonifinance  🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction to Rajat Soni, his background, and how he got into Bitcoin.8:10 – Why most investors overlook the importance of self-custody.12:20 – The compounding effect of holding Bitcoin over decades.16:15 – The dangerous misconception about “waiting for a better entry price.”24:45 – How to think like a generational wealth builder in Bitcoin.28:50 – The hidden opportunity when Bitcoin consolidates.33:00 – Why scarcity works differently for Bitcoin than for gold or real estate.37:20 – The moment supply shock hits and what it will feel like.41:35 – How legacy finance will inevitably integrate Bitcoin.49:55 – Why Bitcoin is the “final asset” and what that means for portfolios.54:10 – The single biggest mistake even experienced Bitcoiners make.58:25 – Why Bitcoin adoption will look slow… until it looks instant.1:02:40 – Understanding the “game theory” driving nation-state adoption.1:06:55 – The moment Bitcoin demand overwhelms exchange supply.1:11:15 – How to position yourself before Bitcoin becomes untouchable.1:15:30 – The long-term implications of 0.1 BTC ownership.1:19:45 – Why corporate treasuries in Bitcoin will flip the market overnight.1:32:35 – How to protect your family in a post-dollar world.1:36:50 – What happens when Bitcoin’s dollar price stops mattering.1:41:05 – How to identify the “last cheap Bitcoin” window.1:49:40 – Why thinking in fiat terms is the ultimate investing handicap.1:54:00 – How Bitcoin changes the way you measure wealth and success.1:58:15 – The coming generational divide between Bitcoiners and non-Bitcoiners.2:06:45 – Why the hardest part of Bitcoin investing is… doing nothing.2:11:00 – Final thoughts from Rajat: patience, conviction, and legacy.DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Aug 19, 2025 • 56min

BITCOIN's $1M+ PRICE PREDICTION Just Got a MASSIVE Boost

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉    • I Studied Money For 3,000 Hours - 0.1 Bitc...  BITCOIN's $1M+ PRICE PREDICTION Just Got a MASSIVE BoostBitcoiners Get More Evidence Prices Will Go To $1M👉 Book your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Save your generational wealth on titanium and get your Stamp Seed kit now at https://www.stampseed.com/shop/custom... and use code BRANDON for 15% OFF STOREWIDE!Presented by ‪@Bitcointradingcards‬ 👉 For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10In this pod, Joe Burnett discusses the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies like MetaPlanet, Semler Scientific, Michael Saylor's Strategy, and the balance between Bitcoin's ethos and Wall Street's influence, and the strategies individuals can adopt for personal investment in Bitcoin. Joe talks about how we are 1 move away from Bitcoin running above $1,000,000 forever and never coming back. He emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics, the potential for Bitcoin to disrupt traditional financial systems, and the long-term value of Bitcoin as a superior form of money. Joe also shares his personal journey with Bitcoin and highlights the excitement surrounding the future of Bitcoin adoption and innovation.Joe's Bio:Bitcoin | Bitcoin Strategy at Semler Scientific $SMLR Connect here: Twitter - https://x.com/IIICapitalWebsite - https://themustardseed21.substack.com🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9...Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter -   / brandon_gentile  Nostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram -   / brandongentile811  Linkedin -   / brandongentile  Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_genti...⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 Navigating Bitcoin Treasury Companies05:57 The Role of Bitcoin in Traditional Finance08:58 Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition12:05 Building Personal Bitcoin Strategies14:57 Market Dynamics and Bitcoin's Resilience18:01 The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies20:48 Financial Engineering in Bitcoin Investments23:59 Michael Saylor's Innovative Strategies29:58 Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A New Frontier33:59 The Fixed Income Market and Bitcoin's Disruption40:33 Bitcoin's Long-Term Potential: Addressable Market Insights46:59 The Future of Similar Scientific and Bitcoin Adoption50:29 Hope and Concerns in the Bitcoin Space53:19 Personal Aha Moments: Understanding Bitcoin's ValueEDITOR: Francis ‪@nillistudio‬ DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. The #1 Reason Bitcoin Will HIT $1 Million And NEVER Look BackWhat Bitcoiners REALLY Need to Know About the $1M Price PredictionBitcoiners Get MORE Good News Supporting $1m Price PredictionsBitcoin EXPERTS Reveal Why $1M+ Prices Are INEVITABLE#bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 25min

I've Trained Millions on Money - Here's Why BTC Will Hit $1m SOON

In this engaging conversation, Marko Zlatic from WhiteBoard Finance, a financial literacy educator, discusses the transformative power of Bitcoin. He shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, emphasizing the need for financial education. Marko explores Bitcoin's potential to defund war and the psychological barriers younger generations face with traditional capitalism. He also stresses the importance of self-custody in cryptocurrency ownership and offers strategies for navigating the evolving financial landscape amidst both fiat and Bitcoin realities.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 48min

TOP Bitcoin Lawyer EXPOSES THE BIGGEST Threat to $1 Million by 2030

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=10TOP Bitcoin Lawyer EXPOSES THE BIGGEST Threat to $1 Million by 2030Book your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandonPresented by  @Bitcointradingcards  For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10In this conversation, Brandon Gentile and Ian Northon explore the transformative impact of Bitcoin on various sectors, particularly focusing on its legal implications, integration into pension plans, and the evolving financial landscape. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and the need for legal frameworks to adapt to this new digital asset. The conversation also touches on the strategies of notable figures like Michael Saylor in leveraging Bitcoin for corporate treasury management. In this conversation, Ian Northon discusses the transformative potential of Bitcoin for local communities, the importance of education in understanding financial systems, and the innovative approach of his company, Ocean, in Bitcoin mining. He emphasizes the need for decentralized solutions and the role of nation-states in the future of Bitcoin. The discussion also covers price predictions, the total addressable market for Bitcoin, and the complexities of government regulation in the cryptocurrency space.Ian's Bio:Connect here: Twitter - Nostr - Website - 🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Its Impact03:04 Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Future Risks05:50 Legal Frameworks and Bitcoin's Integration08:43 Estate Planning and Bitcoin11:45 Navigating Legal Challenges with Bitcoin14:50 Teaching the Next Generation About Bitcoin17:39 The Role of Bitcoin in Financial Products20:46 Retail Adoption and the Cypherpunk Ethos23:50 The Future of Bitcoin Lending and ETFs32:02 Bitcoin Treasury Strategies and Risks40:32 Pension Plans and Bitcoin Integration49:12 Financial Education and Personal Responsibility01:01:02 The Journey into Bitcoin and Ocean's Mission01:10:52 The Origins of Ocean and Early Bitcoin Mining01:16:51 Decentralization in Bitcoin Mining Pools01:18:34 Understanding Bitcoin Mining and Its Importance01:24:27 Nation States and Their Role in Bitcoin Mining01:29:52 Price Predictions and Market Trends01:37:23 Total Addressable Market and Bitcoin's Future01:42:49 The Role of Government in Bitcoin RegulationDISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 50min

Top Bitcoin Analyst Warns 99% Will Miss BTC Millions In THIS Move

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=10Top Bitcoin Analyst Warns 99% Will Miss BTC Millions In THIS MoveBook your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandonPresented by  @Bitcointradingcards  For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges02:50 The Importance of Guest Riffing05:32 ETF Inflows and Market Dynamics08:30 Understanding Price Suppression and Market Expectations11:39 Retail Sentiment and Market Participation14:24 The Shift in Investor Profile17:49 The Role of Institutions in Bitcoin Adoption20:39 The Future of Bitcoin and Societal Change28:19 The Role of Unique Personalities in Bitcoin Adoption29:48 The Importance of Capital Over Majority32:10 Understanding Bitcoin Distribution and Wealth Inequality34:01 The Transparency of Bitcoin vs Traditional Assets40:14 The Dynamics of Bitcoin vs Paper Assets51:37 The Importance of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Investment55:54 Defunding the Legacy Monetary System58:54 The Evolution of Altcoins and Bitcoin's Role59:24 Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Opportunities and Risks01:10:24 Market Cycles and the Concept of Super Cycles01:15:16 Lending Against Bitcoin: Risks and Strategies01:21:08 Bitcoin as the Invisible Crash Indicator01:23:46 Bitcoin as a Benchmark for Savings01:29:25 Daily DCA: The Best Strategy for Bitcoin Investment01:35:21 Long-Term Outlook: Bitcoin's Market Potential01:45:15 Diminishing Returns and Market DynamicsJames Check Bio:Helping navigate #Bitcoin's volatilityNewsletter http://newsletter.checkonchain.comOnchain Analyst @_checkonchainCharting Suite https://charts.checkonchain.comTwitter - https://x.com/_Checkmatey_🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 21min

TOP Money Manager Exposes $43,000,000 Bitcoin "A Matter of Time"

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=10TOP Money Manager Exposes $43,000,000 Bitcoin "A Matter of Time"Book your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandonPresented by  @Bitcointradingcards  For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10In this episode, Brandon Gentile and Richard Byworth—Managing Partner at Syz Capital and former CEO of Diginex—breaks down why the Bitcoin bull market may only be just beginning. With decades of experience in traditional finance and deep exposure to digital assets, he outlines why the $123K mark is just the start of a historic price discovery phase. Richard explains how the macro environment is uniquely positioned for Bitcoin to enter a supercycle—a period of accelerating adoption and compounding price growth—driven by sovereign debt crises, institutional inflows, and the failure of fiat currencies. He makes the case that $43 million per Bitcoin isn’t just possible, it’s the logical endpoint of this exponential trend. The conversation dives into central bank policy, the illusion of liquidity, Bitcoin’s role in wealth preservation, and why most of the public still underestimates the scale of this financial revolution. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand why top money managers are loading up while the masses sleep on the greatest asymmetric bet of our time.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Context of Bitcoin's Impact06:51 The Role of Education in Financial Awareness14:03 Market Dynamics and Price Predictions for Bitcoin18:57 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Global Adoption28:14 The Value of Bitcoin Beyond Dollars31:02 The Responsibility to Educate Others34:05 Evaluating Bitcoin's Total Addressable Market37:31 The Future of the Dollar and Stablecoins41:03 Understanding Digital Scarcity and Supply Shock52:43 The Rise of Bitcoin Treasury Companies57:20 The Future of Altcoins and Bitcoin's Dominance01:02:19 Lending in the Bitcoin Ecosystem01:09:06 Custodial Solutions and Bitcoin Ownership01:14:23 Opportunities and Risks in Bitcoin Treasury CompaniesRichard's Bio:Partner @SyzCapital ( @syzthefuture ) Hedge Funds, PE, Litigation Fin Host @syzthefuture | Board Member @Relai_app Advisor @JAN3com | ₿itcoin #BTC | ₿TCTCsConnect with Richard here: Twitter - https://x.com/RichardByworthWebsite - https://www.syzcapital.com/en🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 37min

TOP Money Expert: Bitcoin Will Keep Setting All-Time Highs Beyond $10m

Peter Dunworth, a multi-family office expert in Bitcoin custody and financial literacy, shares his insights on the future of cryptocurrency. He discusses why Bitcoin is poised to continuously hit new highs, predicting a minimum of $10 million per coin. The conversation delves into the shift from retail to institutional investment, the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the importance of self-custody. Dunworth also examines potential challenges, like unrealized capital gains taxes, and highlights Bitcoin's role as a hedge against inflation, making it essential for financial independence.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 28min

25 Year Wall Street INSIDER: $1M Bitcoin Soon Is Just The START

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1025 Year Wall Street INSIDER: $1M Bitcoin Soon Is Just The STARTBook your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandonPresented by  @Bitcointradingcards  For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10In this conversation, Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, discusses the current state of Bitcoin and its role in the financial system. He emphasizes the importance of accumulating Bitcoin during this 'summer of accumulation' phase, where institutional interest is growing. The discussion covers the shifting perception of safe haven assets, the invisible economic crash, and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a hedge against fiat currency risks. Hougan also touches on the future of Bitcoin adoption, the strategic reserve concept, and the importance of legislation to support self-custody and Bitcoin ownership. He concludes with insights on market predictions and the significance of not being entirely exposed to the fiat system.Connect with Matt here:CIO of Bitwise Asset Management and Co-founder of Future Proof. Previously CEO of ETF.comTwitter - https://x.com/matt_hougan?s=21&t=NXAAL7ZcYd2C4aeYVxCuYQWebsite - https://bitwiseinvestments.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Bitwise Investments01:02 The Summer of Accumulation: Institutional Interest in Bitcoin03:13 Shifting Safe Haven Assets: From Treasuries to Bitcoin05:32 Bitcoin as a Hedge: Divergence from Traditional Assets07:07 The Invisible Crash: Understanding Economic Signals09:56 The Future of Financial Repression and Currency Printing11:13 The Math Behind Debt and the Need for Printing14:48 Preparing for the Collapse of the Fiat System17:43 Legislative Changes: The Future of Bitcoin in America21:16 Strategic Bitcoin Reserves: Gold vs. Bitcoin24:40 The Role of Governments in Bitcoin's Future27:36 Matt's Journey: The Orange Pill Moment31:31 The Evolution of Bitcoin's Role in Society38:30 Understanding Bitcoin's Fundamental Innovations44:12 Bitwise's Mission and Future Initiatives50:14 Decentralization and the Importance of Bitcoin's Design55:51 Inflation, Deflation, and the Future of Money57:58 The Impact of Technology on Economic Growth01:00:17 Exploring Bitcoin Lending and Its Market Effects01:02:18 The Bitcoin Treasury Strategy and Its Future01:04:48 Bitcoin's Market Cycle: Super Cycle or Traditional Cycle?01:08:14 Understanding Bitcoin's Price Drivers and Predictions01:10:09 Bitcoin: Money, Commodity, or Investment?01:15:10 Future Price Predictions and Market Dynamics01:23:23 Price Suppression and the Importance of Accumulation🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 8min

10,000 Hour BITCOIN Expert Reveals Why $13.5M Is Just The Start

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMHrGtbfgA&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1010,000 Hour BITCOIN Expert Reveals Why $13.5M Is Just The StartBook your FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way for help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandonPresented by  @Bitcointradingcards  For 10% OFF Bitcoin Trading Cards order go to https://btc-tc.com and enter at checkout: PLAYABLECHARACTERS10Dante's Bio:Bitcoin Simplified​  @SimplyBitcoin  Understand. Invest. Protect. Give​Dante, the voice of positivity and commonsense for those of us who need to appreciate the bitcoin miracle in everyday relatable terms.Connect with Dante here: Twitter - https://x.com/dante_cook1?s=21&t=NXAAL7ZcYd2C4aeYVxCuYQWebsite - https://dantecook.comTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: “You’re in your flow state”01:15 – Bitcoin at all-time highs but people are yawning02:00 – Institutions buying Bitcoin & MicroStrategy strategy03:00 – Bond market black swan & broken financial systems04:30 – Bitcoin vs traditional asset classes (VC, PE, real estate)06:00 – ETF Bitcoin hoarding: Who’s selling?07:45 – The IOU Bitcoin problem09:00 – Why Bitcoin “should” be much higher10:15 – Short-term volatility vs long-term upside11:15 – Institutional buying slows volatility12:15 – S&P 500 protection = Bitcoin’s future protection13:00 – Paper Bitcoin, FTX & price suppression14:30 – BlackRock, too big to fail & phantom Bitcoin16:00 – Most interesting story in Bitcoin: Treasury Strategy18:30 – MetaPlanet & global stock outperformance19:30 – Investor relations as untapped leverage22:00 – Price is the #1 recruiter to Bitcoin23:30 – Bitcoin = The next car replacing horses25:00 – Why Bitcoin will eat every analog system26:00 – Saylor’s masterclass in persuasion through analogy28:30 – The power of parables in Bitcoin storytelling30:00 – Jack Mallers & Bitcoin’s embedded global finance32:00 – Strike, Tether, 21 Capital, and the new money rails34:00 – What Dante would put in a Bitcoin bill35:00 – Treat Bitcoin like-kind with real estate: game changer37:00 – Lightning solves the small business cashflow problem38:30 – Capital gains exemption = nuclear unlock40:00 – Saylor’s $13.5M Bitcoin vision is not crazy42:00 – MicroStrategy’s moat and capital arbitrage44:30 – Saylor versus Buffett46:00 – Life at $1M Bitcoin and the fall of the dollar48:00 – The West vs East divide, and Bitcoin’s global shift51:30 – Bitcoin is rules without rulers53:00 – Lightning + USDT = the Bitcoin network’s gateway drug54:00 – Reframing questions like Jesus and Saylor55:00 – Will 0.1 Bitcoin retire you? Depends when you buy56:30 – $250K vs $20K: Timing Bitcoin is everything58:00 – Why Bitcoiners have bigger families59:30 – Humility, hope & rethinking the good life01:01:00 – Freedom go up better than number go up01:02:00 – Dante’s 10,000 hours of Bitcoin study01:03:30 – Bitcoin infiltrating everything (mining, mortgages, grids)01:04:30 – Teaching kids Bitcoin & making it fun01:05:30 – Final thoughts & what Dante’s working on🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJum📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je 📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandongentile811Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongentileTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon_gentile?_t=8knOkrkTtlO&_r=1⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: brandongentile@strike.meCash App: $ThinkingBig811EDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

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