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Dec 15, 2023 • 56min

Natalie Brunell & Stephan Livera | Bitcoin Education | EP 136

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with two Bitcoin educators in Natalie Brunell and Stephan Livera. In this conversation, they discuss the new Bitcoin course they collaborated on, how to effectively orange pill your friends and family, and why Bitcoin is "the biggest tent.""Welcome to Bitcoin"A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcomeTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:00 Introducing Natalie and Stephan00:02:42 “Light-Bulb Moment” on Understanding Bitcoin00:08:22 “Welcome to Bitcoin”00:15:00 Effective Orange-Pilling Methods00:18:36 “Meeting People Where They Are”00:22:27 Who Influenced Natalie and Stephan's Bitcoin Education?00:31:00 Tailoring the Way You Speak about Bitcoin00:36:44 “We Don’t Have to be Anti-Jamie Dimon”00:40:58 Institutional Adoption Coming to Bitcoin00:44:02 Millennial Women Understanding Bitcoin00:46:30 Personal Accountability in Finances and the Importance of Savings00:50:40 How to connect with Stephan00:52:41 How to connect with Natalie00:54:34 “Swan Signal” OutroConnect with Sam, Natalie, and Stephan:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahNatalie Brunell: https://twitter.com/natbrunellStephan Livera: https://twitter.com/stephanliveraConnect with Swan Bitcoin:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_BitcoinTwitter: https://twitter.com/SwanInstagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoinLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on ushttps://swanbitcoin.com/ytDownload the all-new Swan Bitcoin Apphttps://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_descriptionGet your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase!https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_descriptionSecure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxeshttps://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_descriptionFor high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guidehttps://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_descriptionWant to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite expertshttps://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_descriptionGet paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Forcehttps://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 4min

Dr. Jeff Ross & John Haar | Bitcoin Macro Update | EP 136

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Sam sits down with John Haar and Dr. Jeff Ross to discuss all things macro. They touch on whether or not this could be the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, delve deep into the current state of the housing market, explore inflation vs deflationary pressures, and discuss gold and Bitcoin’s value proposition.Connect with Sam, John, and Dr Ross:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahJohn Haar: https://twitter.com/john_at_swanDr. Jeff Ross: https://twitter.com/VailshireCapTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:02 Introducing Dr.Jeff and John Haar00:01:51 Dichotomy between Bitcoin Price and Bitcoin Interest00:05:57 What would you say to Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon wanting to “Close Crypto”00:11:14 "HODL Rate" & When will the “Long Term Holders” Sell?00:16:02 What is causing the latest Economic Rally00:29:02 “Bank-Term Funding Program”00:36:58 Nation-State Adoption in Bitcoin00:43:37 What Happens if the Bitcoin ETF Doesn’t Get Approved00:54:20 What Keeps Dr.Jeff and John “Bullish on Bitcoin?”01:03:31 How to Connect with Dr.Jeff and John Haar01:04:22 “Swan Signal Live” Outro"Welcome to Bitcoin"A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome Connect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   
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Nov 29, 2023 • 29min

Fred Thiel | The Future of Bitcoin Mining | EP 135

Marathon CEO Fred Thiel discusses innovations in Bitcoin mining, recycling heat from miners, expanding global operations, and the impact of Bitcoin halving. Also covers grid stabilization, Abu Dhabi mining project, recessionary pressures, and the importance of Bitcoin for Fred Thiel.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 20min

Bob Elliott | Wealth Protection in the 2020s | EP 134

Bob Elliott, former investment committee member of Bridgewater Associates, discusses wealth preservation, current market dynamics, and the impact of a spot Bitcoin ETF. They explore investing philosophy, nominal wage growth, interest rates, default mortgages, sovereign debt, 60/40 portfolio, gold as a diversifier, and Bitcoin as a growth venture asset. They also touch on ETFs and Bob's company, Unlimited.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 13min

Alex Thorn | Bitcoin Supply and Demand Dynamics | EP 133

Bitcoin analyst and expert, Alex Thorn, discusses Bitcoin supply and demand dynamics, impact of options markets on price movements, estimating potential spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and regulatory updates
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Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 10min

Vijay Boyapati | DCG Fraud, Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval | EP 132

Bitcoin and blockchain expert, Vijay Boyapati, discusses the alleged fraud of DCG, Genesis, and their leaders Barry Silbert and Michael Moro, its impact on GBTC, the downfall of Three Arrows Capital, potential legal woes, the importance of self-custody, and the likelihood of GBTC converting to a spot Bitcoin ETF.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 1min

Adam Back | The Future of Bitcoin | EP 131

On this episode, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, discusses topics such as the Bitcoin halving, self-custody, Blockstream's BASIC Note, the Liquid side-chain, Greenlight Lightning solution, and collaborative custody with Swan Vault. They also explore Bitcoin's evolution, scaling, and the future of side chains and Lightning Network.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

David Puell & Checkmate | Data-Driven Bitcoin Analysis | EP 130

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam dug deep into the world of on-chain analysis with James Check and David Puell, exploring their new framework called Cointime Economics, and looking at trends on-chain that may signal a new bull market could be imminent."Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin on-chain Analysis"https://20368641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20368641/Cointime%20Economics%20%5BDIGITAL%20SINGLE%5D.pdf00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:05 Introducing Checkmate and David Puell00:02:37 “Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin On-Chain Analysis”00:04:30 What is a “UTXO”?00:06:41 Flaws of Traditional UTXO Analysis00:08:55 “Lost Coins”00:10:29 “Coin-days Destroyed”00:13:13 Measuring “Liveliness” in Bitcoin00:18:44 “Vaultedness” - Measuring Conviction for a Bitcoin Bull Case00:23:22 What is a “Coin-Block”?00:26:11 “The REAL Average Cost Basis” - Cointime: True Market Deviation (AVIV Ratio)00:35:47 Determining How Coins are Actually Lost00:38:40 “MVRV” - Comparing Market Value to Realize Value00:43:46 “Sell-Side Risk Ratio”00:51:20 What Checkmate and David are Seeing in the On-Chain Data00:56:28 Limitations with On-Chain Analytics00:59:54 The Most “Signal to Noise” OnChain Metrics01:03:10 How to Connect with Checkmate and David01:04:38 “Swan Signal” OutroConnect with Sam, David, and Checkmate:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahDavid Puell: https://twitter.com/dpuellARKJames Check: https://twitter.com/_Checkmatey_Connect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   
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Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 11min

Preston Pysh & Andy Edstrom | Bitcoin Q4 Macro Update | EP 129

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam was joined by Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom for another edition of their popular quarterly macro update. Listen to their thoughts around the exploding debt levels, spot Bitcoin ETFs, the impacts of rising oil in the midst of rising geopolitical uncertainty, and hear their predictions for the coming quarter.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:03:18 Yellen says, “U.S. Can Fund Two Wars”00:08:28 What’s the Bond Market Saying?00:12:30 Whats Causing the Spike in Yields?00:21:38 “Reverse Repo” and “Free Markets”00:26:41 Financial Repression00:28:55 The Price of Oil Soars00:39:35 Bitcoin ETF - “A Flight to Quality”00:46:32 Risks with Derivatives and the Importance of Learning Self-Custody00:53:27 Performance of Bitcoin and Gold with “Real-Rates” Rising00:59:08 “Bitcoin is Hope”01:00:38 Q4 Predictions!01:07:43 Connect with Preston and Andy01:09:34 "Swan Signal" OutroConnect with Sam, Preston and Andy:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahAndy Edstrom: https://twitter.com/edstromandrewPreston Pysh: https://twitter.com/PrestonPyshConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoin Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   
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Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 15min

Parker Lewis | Merchant Bitcoin Adoption | EP 128

Parker Lewis, an expert in Bitcoin adoption, discusses the problems with payments and merchant adoption of Bitcoin. They explore why Bitcoin is not a hedge and the potential for it to become a global reserve currency. The conversation also covers reducing friction for Bitcoin adoption, a case study on hyperinflation, and preparing for the future with Bitcoin.

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