Galaxy Brains

Michael Saylor, Founder and Chairman of MicroStrategy, dives deep into Bitcoin's recent surge past $100K and its implications for the financial world. He discusses how Bitcoin is reshaping investment strategies, challenging traditional assets with its transparency and potential for long-term value enhancement. Saylor also highlights the interplay of politics and the crypto market, detailing MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Additionally, he outlines the evolutionary shift from gold to Bitcoin as a strategic asset to strengthen economic leadership.

In this discussion, Bitcoin analyst Sam Callahan, author of The News Block, and Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading dive deep into current market dynamics. They analyze the rise of altcoins like Ethereum and Ripple, and evaluate investor sentiment in 2024. The duo unpacks the impact of U.S. fiscal policy on Bitcoin's status as a reserve asset amid geopolitical tensions. With increasing institutional interest, they highlight potential shifts in Bitcoin's perception and the regulatory landscape as key factors for future market trends.

Alex Thorn talks with Anchorwatch CEO Rob Hamilton about ways the US government could securely store the “strategic bitcoin reserve,” why insurance on bitcoin is a big step forward, and happenings in the world of bitcoin development. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with Bitcoin personality American Hodl about the future of bitcoin adoption, the state of the market cycle, nation state adoption, and much more. Alex also talks with Galaxy Trading’s Beimnet Abebe about recent market action.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with Swan Bitcoin co-founder and CEO Cory Klippsten about bitcoin adoption, development, and policy. Alex also talks with Galaxy Trading’s Beimnet Abebe about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading joins to analyze the implications of Trump's recent election win for the cryptocurrency market. They discuss Bitcoin's potential rise due to regulatory shifts under 'Trumponomics' and how his policies may affect economic stability and inflation. The conversation also covers election outcomes' influence on foreign exchange dynamics and financial strategies moving forward. Insights include the changing landscape of cryptocurrencies in relation to national debt and the evolving economic growth narrative amid political changes.

Alex Thorn talks with Coy Garrison, partner at Steptoe and former counsel to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, about how the SEC could reverse course on digital asset regulation if it wanted — such as under a change in leadership. Alex and Coy discuss timing, pragmatic steps the Commission is likely to take, and how the SEC’s current approach has been detrimental to markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 29, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with Quinn Thompson (Lekker Capital) about bitcoin, the election, ETHBTC, bitcoin mining and AI, nuclear energy, and his medium-term outlook. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with James Check (CheckOnChain) about bitcoin network data, how to use onchain data to spot market tops and bottoms, and what the fundamentals tell us about the state of the Bitcoin market today. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.** Mentioned during the episodeCheck On Chain www.checkonchain.comAlex & James panel at Bitcoin 2024 (“End of the 4-year Cycle?”)https://youtu.be/BWMO9VfY6FcThis episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 15, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

From Galaxy's Hong Kong headquarters, Alex talks with Chris Yu (SignalPlus) about the Bitcoin options market, the need for tooling to support advanced trading, and the future of onchain structured products.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/