The Bitcoin Layer
The Bitcoin Layer
The Bitcoin Layer is a premium markets research provider, covering bitcoin through a global macro lens | Research, Analysis, & Education
Featuring Nik Bhatia, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor.
Subscribe to our research publication and YouTube channel to learn about global macroeconomics, bitcoin, Lightning Network, the monetary and financial system, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and geopolitics. Most importantly, develop a framework for understanding global markets—connect the dots between economic and financial concepts to see the bigger picture. Look no further for your bitcoin and macro education!
Featuring Nik Bhatia, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor.
Subscribe to our research publication and YouTube channel to learn about global macroeconomics, bitcoin, Lightning Network, the monetary and financial system, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and geopolitics. Most importantly, develop a framework for understanding global markets—connect the dots between economic and financial concepts to see the bigger picture. Look no further for your bitcoin and macro education!
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Sep 17, 2024 • 29min
DANGERS of SIM Swaps: How Hackers Steal Bitcoin From Exchange Accounts
Do you understand the dangers around SIM swaps? In this sponsored episode, Nik interviews Mark Kreitzman of Efani to discuss mobile security, bitcoin theft, social engineering hackers, and SIM swaps. Mark experienced a SIM swap that resulted in Bitcoin theft several years ago which led him to Efani. Learn about illegal SIM swapping, data breaches, and why it's so crucial to keep Bitcoin in cold storage to prevent theft.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #SIMSwap #SimCard #MobileSecurity #BitcoinTheft #SocialEngineering #SIMSwapProtection #Efani #Cybersecurity #BitcoinSecurity #ColdStorage #BitcoinSafety #SIMSwapping #PreventBitcoinTheft #DataBreaches #HackerProtection #DigitalSecurity #PhoneHack #Security #BitcoinProtection #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 10min
Teaching Bitcoin Part 1: Asset or Money?
In this episode, Nik is joined by legendary financial analyst Michael Howell for a bitcoin educational series titled "What Makes Bitcoin Special". With Michael's immense financial background and bullish bitcoin stance, he was well positioned for a conversation on what separates bitcoin from the cryptocurrency umbrella. This conversation is the first part of a series in which Nik teaches Michael how bitcoin works. Topics explained include how bitcoin is an internet protocol and what that means, a debate on whether bitcoin is an asset or money, comparing bitcoin's size to other asset classes, some history of cryptography, whether bitcoin threatens banks and governments, and bitcoin's decentralized nature.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinLearning #MichaelHowell #BitcoinProtocol #BitcoinHistory #BitcoinExplained #BitcoinAsset #BitcoinMoney #DecentralizedBitcoin #BitcoinVsBanks #BullishOnBitcoin #BitcoinPodcast #LearnBitcoin #WhatIsBitcoin #BitcoinSeries #UnderstandingBitcoin #BitcoinFundamentals #BitcoinEconomy #BitcoinTechnology #BitcoinDiscussion #BitcoinFuture #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinNetwork #BitcoinValue #BitcoinRevolution #BitcoinInnovation #BitcoinForBeginners #BitcoinInsights #BitcoinBreakdown #WhyBitcoin #BitcoinAnalysis #BitcoinMarket #BitcoinExpert #BitcoinKnowledge #BitcoinCommunity #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 13, 2024 • 42min
Around The World Of GLOBAL MACRO In 21 Charts
In this episode, Nik goes around the world of global macro in 21 charts to explain why yields are falling and explore when bitcoin might break out of its current range. We discuss falling yields and the implications of the Fed's first rate cut, oil and gold prices heading separate ways, and bitcoin's outperformance versus Ethereum. Prepare for next week's FOMC meeting with this timely markets recap.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #MacroUpdate #GlobalEconomy #InterestRates #Yields #FOMCMeeting #FedPolicy #MarketTrends #OilPrices #GoldMarkets #Bonds #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicOutlook #Investing #FinanceNews #MacroEconomics #StockMarket #Commodities #FinancialMarkets #EconomicAnalysis #MarketRecap #Recession #TreasuryYields #GlobalMarkets #CentralBankRates #FinancialMarkets #SeptemberOutlook #MarketAnalysis #TBLiquidity #MonetaryPolicy #InterestRates #DollarStrength #RateCuts #BondMarket #LaborMarket #REPO #GlobalMacro #AssetManagement #NikExplains #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 12, 2024 • 35min
19 Benefits Of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About
In this episode, Nik explores 19 surprising benefits of bitcoin that are making a real impact worldwide, inspired by a social media post from bitcoin researcher Daniel Batten. From helping war refugees secure their savings and providing financial freedom in hyperinflated economies to powering villages and supporting renewable energy, bitcoin is transforming lives. Nik also highlights how bitcoin offers financial equity, banking for the unbanked, and environmental benefits, all while helping protect against inflation and government overreach. These real-world use cases show how bitcoin is quietly revolutionizing the global financial system.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #FinancialFreedom #BitcoinBenefits #EnergyInnovation #RefugeeAid #Hyperinflation #RenewableEnergy #Unbanked #GlobalEconomy #BitcoinRevolution #InflationProtection #FinancialEquity #BitcoinImpact #Decentralization #SustainableEnergy #BitcoinMining #DigitalAssets #EconomicFreedom #FutureOfFinance #BorderlessMoney #FinancialInclusion #HumanitarianAid #EnvironmentalBenefits #MonetarySystem #WealthProtection #FinancialInnovation #GlobalFinance #BitcoinAdoption #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 10, 2024 • 28min
Why Overturning Chevron Matters for Bitcoin and Civil Liberties
In this episode, Nik is joined by Columbia University Law School professor and CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance Philip Hamburger to discuss his fight against the administrative state. This discussion focuses on the overturning of the Chevron Doctrine in the Supreme Court, separate branches of government and the dangers of the administrative state, and recent victories in restoring civil liberties. Philip shares his thoughts on Operation Chokepoint and implications for the bitcoin industry's access to banking, the constitutionality of tax law and the IRS, and offers optimism on fighting back against concentration of power within regulatory agencies.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #CivilLiberties #AdministrativeState #ChevronDoctrine #SupremeCourt #BitcoinBanking #OperationChokepoint #ConstitutionalLaw #IRSReform #RegulatoryAgencies #LegalFreedom #SeparationOfPowers #TaxLaw #BankingReform #FightForLiberty #GovernmentOverreach #LibertyRestoration #LegalVictory #BitcoinRegulation #GovernmentPower #RestoringRights #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 6, 2024 • 51min
Global Macro Update: DISASTER WEEK For Stocks & Bitcoin
In this episode, Nik provides a global macro update covering a disastrous week for Bitcoin and the stock market. We divide the episode into seven sections, answering your questions throughout. We start with bitcoin's price, the Japanese yen carry trade unwind, and the US dollar's impact on financial markets. We also discuss US Treasury yields, the yield curve, the labor market, and S&P 500 performance.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #MacroUpdate #Recession #TreasuryYields #GlobalMarkets #CentralBankRates #FinancialMarkets #SeptemberOutlook #MarketAnalysis #TBLiquidity #MonetaryPolicy #InterestRates #DollarStrength #RateCuts #BondMarket #LaborMarket #REPO #GlobalMacro #AssetManagement #NikExplains #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 6, 2024 • 34min
HOUSING MARKET CRISIS Is Developing with Melody Wright
In this episode, Nik is joined by housing analyst Melody Wright to discuss the current state of the housing market, focusing on Texas, Florida, and California. Melody highlights massive inventory in Florida and the difficulty in accurately tracking inventory due to limited data sources. She predicts price declines, particularly in Texas and Florida, and enlightens us on the crisis in speculative home new builds. Delinquencies and foreclosures are also discussed. The conversation also highlights the role of the Federal Reserve in the mortgage market and the potential consequences if the Fed re-enters or entirely exits it.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #HousingMarket #RealEstate #TexasHousing #FloridaRealEstate #CaliforniaHousing #HousingCrisis #HomePrices #Foreclosures #Delinquencies #FederalReserve #MortgageMarket #HousingInventory #NewHomeBuilds #SpeculativeHousing #RealEstateTrends #MarketAnalysis #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Sep 4, 2024 • 36min
Bitcoin's Mining Queen Amanda Fabiano
In this episode, Nik is joined by bitcoin mining industry veteran Amanda Fabiano to discuss efforts to orange pill Donald Trump, an unfortunate political divide on bitcoin, and the mining industry as a whole. We learn about Amanda's early days at Fidelity and the reasons why the financial institution mined bitcoin as early as 2013. We also discuss the dynamic relationship between publicly traded and mom-and-pop miners. Lastly, we dive into the capital structure drivers of success in the industry. Learn why they call her the Bitcoin Mining Queen!
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
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Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball
#TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #BitcoinMining #AmandaFabiano #BitcoinQueen #DonaldTrump #OrangePill #BitcoinPolitics #FidelityBitcoin #MiningIndustry #PublicVsPrivateMining #CapitalStructure #Podcast #Bitcoin2024 #FinancialIndustry #MiningVeteran #BitcoinCommunity #BitcoinDiscussion #MiningInsights #FinanceAndMining #BitcoinHistory #IndustryVeteran #DigitalGold #FinancialInnovation #MarketDynamics #BlockchainTalks #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicTrends #BitcoinEconomy #TechAndFinance #BitcoinNews #MiningSuccess #FinancialFuture #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

Aug 30, 2024 • 26min
Global Macro Update: How Soon Is A Recession Coming?
In this episode, Nik brings us a timely global macro update on Treasury yields, the dollar, and what might happen in financial markets in September. He breaks down the latest path of global central bank rates, including his expectation for rate cuts at every meeting this year. Finally, Nik analyzes the bitcoin consolidation and dives into the math behind TBL Liquidity, our new metric for market signal.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 39min
Lightning Network: The Economics of Bitcoin's Global Payment Rails
In this episode, Nik is joined by Amboss founder Jesse Shrader to discuss his Lightning Network company and the evolution of bitcoin's second layer. Jesse presents fascinating statistics about the usage of LN, discusses how node operators manage payment channels, and explains LN's tradeoffs & relationship with bitcoin's blockchain. Nik and Jesse unveil how the evolution of LN contributes to bitcoin as a global monetary network.
The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
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