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James Lavish - Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? (James Explains the REAL Story)

2025/3/16
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Exploration of the Canada vs USA hockey game, its political undertones, and the role of fighting in sports as self-enforcement and strategy.
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In this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500.

If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish

02:00 - Canada vs USA

07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty

12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street

17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken?

18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions

32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy

40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption

43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals

48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin?

50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion

53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs

55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation

58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025

1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish

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