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Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

Week 15 – 2025

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1. Joe Bryan: Bitcoin is national security infrastructure

In What Bitcoin Did, former DoD official Joe Bryan lays out the case for Bitcoin as strategic energy and financial infrastructure.

He argues the U.S. should support mining, diversify reserve assets, and embrace Bitcoin as a check against authoritarian capital controls.

Bryan isn’t just bullish—he’s calling for a doctrine shift:

“Bitcoin strengthens U.S. energy security and economic sovereignty.”

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Case for Bitcoin w/ Joe Bryan)

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2. Dan Gould: PayJoin is underrated and underused

Dan explains how PayJoin increases privacy by making regular-looking Bitcoin transactions that actually include a contribution from both sender and receiver.

It breaks deterministic chain analysis and is already supported by tools like JoinMarket and BTCPay Server, but lacks adoption.

Dan calls on developers and merchants to integrate PayJoin now—it’s low lift, high privacy.

(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Dan Gould: PayJoin)

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3. Jack Mallers: The market collapse explained

In a fiery breakdown, Jack ties this week’s asset meltdown to the Fed’s inability to hike rates in a debt-soaked world.

Bitcoin dropped briefly but rebounded faster than stocks. Why?

Because it’s not dependent on earnings, bailouts, or politics—it’s just math.

“This is why we build Strike. Bitcoin is the exit.”

(h/t Money Matters – Live: Bitcoin & Market Collapse with Jack Mallers)

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4. Rabbit Hole Recap: Bitcoin outperforms, again

RHR dug into Bitcoin’s resilience as global markets flailed.

They noted:

• Bitcoin fell less than the S&P during the tariff shock.

• Mining decentralization is accelerating.

• Open-source tools like Stratum V2 are gaining traction.

Marty and Matt:

“Bitcoin doesn’t panic—it settles.”

(h/t Rabbit Hole Recap #352 – Bitcoin Trumps Tariffs)

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5. Michael Goldstein: Education must outlast the hype

In Bitcoin Park, Goldstein says we should focus less on memes and more on long-term, low-time-preference education.

He advocates for resources that can be referenced 100 years from now—like the Nakamoto Institute archives.

“Bitcoin isn’t about price. It’s about principles.”

(h/t Bitcoin Park – Education for the Next 100 Years)

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6. Lyn Alden: Sound money is deflationary by design

In Saving in Bitcoin, Lyn compares fiat’s inflationary nature (which forces risk-taking) to Bitcoin’s scarcity (which rewards patience).

She sees Bitcoin as the bridge between an over-leveraged world and a future of sustainable capital allocation.

“Bitcoin is the only major asset where deflation is a feature, not a bug.”

(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Broken Money w/ Lyn Alden)

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7. Becca Rubenfeld: Insuring your Bitcoin is growing up

In Coin Stories, Becca outlines how AnchorWatch offers regulated, multi-sig-based Bitcoin insurance.

As institutional custody expands, insurance is key to unlocking treasuries, trusts, and enterprise balance sheets.

“Bitcoin needs the same infrastructure as any institutional-grade asset.”

(h/t Coin Stories – Becca Rubenfeld: Insuring Your Bitcoin)

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8. Lawrence Lepard: The Big Print is inevitable

Lepard warns that massive money printing is coming as governments try to keep servicing debt.

He argues Bitcoin will be the lifeboat as every fiat currency is forced into debasement.

“Sound money is coming—either through policy or collapse.”

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Big Print is Coming w/ Lawrence Lepard)

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9. MIT Bitcoin Expo: Freedom tech isn’t optional

This keynote emphasized the role of Bitcoin infrastructure—wallets, nodes, Lightning, decentralized storage—as tools for liberty.

Amid censorship and surveillance, Bitcoin is positioning itself as the digital backbone of free society.

(h/t Citadel Dispatch – MIT Bitcoin Expo: Supporting Freedom Tech)

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10. Pierre Rochard: Bitcoin is uncompromising truth

In his 21 in 21 segment, Pierre reminds us that Bitcoin’s most radical feature isn’t its price—it’s verifiability.

Anyone can audit the supply. No gatekeepers. No trust required.

“Bitcoin is truth—digitally encoded.”

(h/t 21 in 21 – Pierre Rochard)

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11. Niftynei: Keep Bitcoin weird, open, and useful

In her rapid-fire 21 in 21 episode, Niftynei talks dev-first infrastructure:

• Her advocacy for Replace-by-Fee-Rate.

• Why Lightning mempool changes matter.

• How building international dev communities (e.g. Bitcoin++ events) is key to resilience.

“Use it. Build with it. Make it better.”

(h/t 21 in 21 – Niftynei)

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12. Natalie Brunell’s News Block: Everything is changing—fast

This week’s News Block was packed:

• Markets tanked on Trump tariffs.

• China retaliated, threatening rare earth exports.

• Gold was exempt, sparking speculation about reserve restructuring.

• Fidelity launched a no-fee Bitcoin IRA.

• Treasury Sec. Bessent predicted a “new Bretton Woods.”

The conclusion? Bitcoin isn’t just a hedge—it’s becoming a new base layer for capital.

“Bitcoin is resilience in a world full of hidden risks.”

(h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Global Markets Tank on Trump Tariffs)

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Week 15 confirmed what many of us already believe: Bitcoin isn’t a bet. It’s the response. The rails are laid, the narrative is shifting, and the exit door is wide open.

Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

Date: April 17, 2025

Bitcoin Block Height: 892,600

Current Bitcoin Price: $83,994.23

Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,191

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

Week 14 – 2025

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1. Jeff Booth: The system must collapse—Bitcoin is the resolution

In the debut episode of Saving in Bitcoin, Booth defines Bitcoin not as an investment, but as an escape from the global control system.

He explains how the natural state of markets is deflation, where prices fall as technology improves. But our debt-based system must resist deflation—by printing money. The result? A world in chaos.

Bitcoin, a protocol “open, decentralized, secure, and bounded by energy,” re-establishes the natural order.

“Bitcoin is the first global free market in human history.”

(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Jeff Booth: Why Everyone Needs Bitcoin)

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2. Jack Dorsey: Build with Bitcoin, live with it too

In 21 in 21, Jack explains how Bitcoin realigned his view on time, energy, and creativity. It’s not just tech—it’s personal sovereignty.

He also shares how Spiral is funding open-source development and why Bitcoin-native social platforms like Nostr matter.

“Bitcoin makes me slow down. It helps me think from first principles.”

(h/t 21 in 21 – Jack Dorsey)

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3. Senator Cynthia Lummis: Bitcoin as sovereign strategy

In Coin Stories, Senator Lummis explains how the U.S. could revalue its gold reserves (currently priced at $42/oz) and use Bitcoin-backed stablecoins to maintain dollar dominance.

She wants America to mine, hold, and innovate with Bitcoin—and she’s not alone in D.C.

“Bitcoin is aligned with American values.”

(h/t Coin Stories – Cynthia Lummis: Paying Off America’s Debt with Bitcoin)

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4. News Block: The week the system cracked open

This week’s News Block was stacked:

• Trump Jr. entered Bitcoin mining.

• GameStop confirmed it will buy BTC.

• BlackRock doubled its Bitcoin ETF exposure.

• The U.S. Treasury is studying how to hold Bitcoin.

Natalie Brunell calls it: Bitcoin is crossing the point of no return.

(h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Trump, Stablecoins & GameStop Buy Bitcoin)

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5. Jack Mallers: Tariff day, volatility, and open markets

As Trump’s new tariffs hit, Jack breaks down why Bitcoin volatility spikes: it’s the only asset in a free market with real price discovery.

He explains how Strike is helping people in emerging markets move out of dollar dependence without needing banks.

“We’re building financial freedom into the protocol.”

(h/t Money Matters – Jack Mallers: Volatility Heading into Tariff Day)

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6. Peter Dunworth: Financializing Bitcoin is just getting started

Peter walks through how MicroStrategy and others use convertible bonds to stack BTC without dumping equity.

He calls this the start of a longer arc: financial products built around Bitcoin—not coins, not tokens, but Bitcoin itself.

“We’re at the beginning of Bitcoin-native capital markets.”

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – GameStop, MicroStrategy & Financialization w/ Peter Dunworth)

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7. Michael Dunworth: Bitcoin only makes sense when your brain melts

Michael gets real about how hard it is to understand Bitcoin until you’ve hit that “click” moment.

He calls out why most altcoins confuse newcomers and how tech-first thinking often obscures what Bitcoin actually fixes.

“You don’t get Bitcoin until you realize the problem is the system itself.”

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Bitcoin Brain Melt w/ Michael Dunworth)

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8. Brent Johnson: Bitcoin is the second straw in the milkshake

Brent updates his famous Dollar Milkshake theory: the dollar is still absorbing global liquidity—but Bitcoin is now a competing absorber of capital.

He’s no longer a skeptic. He says BTC will win by riding the wave and outlasting the dollar.

“Bitcoin is now part of global liquidity strategy.”

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Dollar Milkshake and Bitcoin)

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9. Lisa Neigut: Supporting devs is survival strategy

Lisa explains why independent developer funding is critical to keeping Bitcoin permissionless.

She also dives into grant structures, mentorship, and why infrastructure work (like Lightning routing and stability) matters more than hype.

“You want freedom? Support the builders.”

(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Lisa Neigut: Dev Education and Grants)

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10. Peter St. Onge: Bitcoin is protection from weaponized dollars

Peter uncovers how U.S. foreign aid gets routed to fake NGOs that simulate unrest.

He warns this system of “covert imperialism” is built on dollar control—and that Bitcoin offers neutral ground for dissenters worldwide.

“Bitcoin is exit velocity from dollar tyranny.”

(h/t TFTC – Peter St. Onge: How USAID Funds Fake Protests)

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11. Governor Bill Lee: Tennessee is going all-in on Bitcoin

In two separate interviews, Governor Lee outlines Tennessee’s Bitcoin vision: legal clarity, mining innovation, energy investment, and financial inclusion.

“We’re not here to watch Bitcoin. We’re here to build with it.”

(h/t Citadel Dispatch & Bitcoin Park – Governor Bill Lee)

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12. Rabbit Hole Recap: Tariffs, Trump, and the global unwind

This week’s RHR was electric:

• They unpack the new Trump tariffs and why they’re inflationary.

• U.S. miners are becoming more competitive.

• Bitcoin is being used as a hedge against U.S. overreach, not just inflation.

“Bitcoin doesn’t care who’s president. It cares who controls the money.”

(h/t Rabbit Hole Recap #351 – Trump, Tariffs & the World)

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Bitcoin isn’t just surviving. It’s expanding—into institutions, statehouses, balance sheets, and brains. This week proved it’s not just digital gold. It’s a new foundation.

Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

Date: April 9, 2025

Bitcoin Block Height: 891,724

Current Bitcoin Price: $81,683

Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,224

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 13th week of 2025.

1. Pierre Rochard: Finance Is Getting Bitcoinized

In TFTC #601, Pierre explains that Bitcoin’s impact won’t come through flash but through function—by quietly replacing weak, yield-chasing collateral with uncompromising monetary energy.

As he puts it, Bitcoin’s monetary gravity is starting to pull in the traditional financial system. Expect it to become part of every serious treasury strategy, the same way corporations hold dollars or bonds.

h/t TFTC – The Bitcoinization of Finance with Pierre Rochard

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2. Carlos Toriello: Bitcoin Secures Democracy with Time

TFTC #600 featured Carlos’ OpenTimestamps project, which is anchoring local election results in Guatemala and Georgia (U.S.) to the Bitcoin blockchain.

Election results in places like Screven County, GA are now cryptographically secured—unalterable and independently verifiable by anyone, anywhere.

Bitcoin isn’t just a store of value—it’s a tool for institutional truth.

h/t TFTC – Immutable History Is Now Possible with Carlos Toriello

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3. John Dennehy: Bitcoin Education Goes Global

In Bitcoin Park’s Educator Unconference, John explains how “My First Bitcoin” is creating an international, open-source Bitcoin curriculum.

Already active in 39 countries and reaching over 40,000 students, the initiative teaches the fundamentals of Bitcoin without shilling altcoins, selling products, or even mentioning fiat. It’s Bitcoin-only financial literacy.

h/t Bitcoin Park – The Bitcoin Educator Unconference with John Dennehy

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4. Luke Gromen: The Dollar System Is Running on Fumes

In What Bitcoin Did, Luke warns that the global dollar-based system is entering its final act. Rising deficits, unsustainable debt, and eroding confidence in U.S. Treasuries are pushing capital toward “neutral assets.”

He calls Bitcoin the best option available—and says when the real panic hits, it’ll be BTC, not gold, that soaks up the flood.

h/t What Bitcoin Did – Bitcoin and the End of the Dollar System with Luke Gromen

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5. Eric Yakes: $1 Trillion of Institutional Capital Is Ready

Eric breaks down a landmark report in Coin Stories forecasting how institutions, asset managers, and sovereign entities are aligning to allocate over $1 trillion to Bitcoin.

With OCC and SEC clarifications, it’s no longer a legal gray area—it’s a green light. State-level treasury allocations are already beginning.

h/t Coin Stories – Eric Yakes: $1 Trillion Flowing into Bitcoin

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6. Bitcoin Alpha: Rewards, Points, and Broken Incentives

In TFTC’s Bitcoin Alpha 007, the discussion highlights how credit-driven point systems—from Amex to DoorDash—distort value and drive debt.

Bitcoin offers an alternative: honest rewards with actual savings. Tools like the Fold card give users a way to earn Bitcoin for spending they already do, aligning incentives with reality.

h/t TFTC – Building Bitcoin Treasuries, Rewards vs Points, and DC’s Bitcoin Evolution

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7. Nik Bhatia: QE Is Not Optional—It’s Inevitable

In What Bitcoin Did, Nik explains why the Fed will return to quantitative easing.

Why? Because the debt markets can’t absorb higher yields. In a world where bonds are liabilities, Bitcoin remains a neutral, bearer asset with no counterparty risk.

He calls BTC the “exit” in a monetary system with no brakes.

h/t What Bitcoin Did – QE, Liquidity, Bonds and Bitcoin with Nik Bhatia

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8. Rabbit Hole Recap: Bitcoin’s Momentum Is Cultural and Political

Episode #350 covers GameStop exploring BTC, a push to repeal the Bank Secrecy Act, and the legal fight for Samurai Wallet.

Civil asset forfeiture, KYC tyranny, and mining centralization are all being challenged—proving Bitcoin is just as much about human rights as it is about money.

h/t Rabbit Hole Recap – Bitcoin Is the Answer (#350)

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9. Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein: Bitcoin Is the Fiat Mind Antidote

In What Bitcoin Did, the duo revisit Bitcoin’s philosophical roots.

Pierre emphasizes building tools, not hype. Michael reminds us that Bitcoin is culture—it encourages responsibility, critical thinking, and truth-seeking.

The Bitcoin Revolution is happening—and it starts between the ears.

h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Bitcoin Revolution with Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein

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10. Institutional Bitcoin Demand Is Getting Loud

The Coin Stories – News Block episode unpacks SEC guidance on Bitcoin mining (greenlight), OCC dropping “reputation risk” banking restrictions, and why the U.S. is quietly preparing to hold as much BTC as possible.

From bullish price models to regulatory clarity, the dominos are falling.

h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Institutional Boost to BTC

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Bitcoin is no longer waiting for permission. It’s being adopted, implemented, and embedded—block by block.

Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

Date: April 2, 2025

Bitcoin Block Height: 890,492

Current Bitcoin Price: $84,595

Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,182

Correction: 12th week

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 12th week of 2025.

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1. Samson Mow: The Nation-State Domino Is Already Falling

Samson Mow isn’t talking hypotheticals anymore—he’s seeing real conversations with governments, especially in Asia. He says nation-states are treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. El Salvador was first, but geopolitical FOMO is brewing. Legal tender moves are already being modeled behind closed doors.

(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Samson Mow)

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2. Quantum & AI in Mining: Science Fiction Becoming Strategy

At Bitcoin Park, panelists debated if future mining will be shaped by quantum breakthroughs and AI optimization. Craig Deutsch emphasized that decentralized, AI-augmented mining could be used for dynamic load balancing, while others speculated that post-quantum cryptography will be essential for mining security in the next 20 years.

(h/t Bitcoin Park – NEMS25: Reality or Science Fiction)

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3. Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Absorb All Money-Like Assets

In a detailed macro breakdown, Parker Lewis explained how Bitcoin competes with savings accounts, bonds, real estate, and gold—not just fiat. He argued that Bitcoin’s path is clear: monetization through global convergence. Even the volatility is part of the process, not a bug.

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Parker Lewis)

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4. Avik Roy: U.S. Debt Math Is Broken—Bitcoin Is the Lifeboat

Roy walked through how entitlement spending, rising interest costs, and shrinking tax bases are creating a sovereign debt doom loop. In his view, Bitcoin offers not only individual protection but a framework for national economic stability. He emphasized bipartisan appeal for Bitcoin’s principles of sound money.

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Avik Roy)

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5. Mel Mattison: The Trump Doctrine Could Include Bitcoin

Mel argued that economic and political elites are quietly preparing for a post-dollar world. He believes a second Trump administration would be open to integrating Bitcoin into a new Bretton Woods-style monetary reset. Mattison also warned that ignoring Bitcoin now could leave the U.S. behind.

(h/t TFTC – Trump’s Economic Reset Strategy with Mel Mattison)

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6. Matt Hougan: ETF Year Two Will Be a Tidal Wave

Hougan is stunned by how little attention the financial press is paying to ETF inflows. He says most advisory platforms still haven’t approved Bitcoin allocations—yet the Bitwise ETF is already gaining traction. Year two and three, he says, are where generational capital shifts happen.

(h/t Coin Stories – Matt Hougan)

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7. Bitcoin Veterans: From Combat to Consensus

U.S. military veterans shared personal stories of how Bitcoin gave their service new meaning. One veteran said, “I fought for freedom abroad. Now I fight for financial freedom at home.” They’re building nodes, mining, and onboarding fellow vets—not for profit, but for principle.

(h/t Bitcoin Park – Open House 24: The Bitcoin Veterans)

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8. Jesse Michels: Bitcoin and the Cosmic Red Pill

Jesse Michels compared the disbelief in Bitcoin’s potential to the skepticism around UAPs. Both challenge mainstream narratives. He pointed out that embracing Bitcoin means confronting the illusion of control in our current systems—financial, governmental, even existential.

(h/t TFTC – Jesse Michels on UAPs and Bitcoin)

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9. Craig Raw & Steve Lee: Bitcoin in the Real World

From Nairobi to San José, Bitcoin is being used as spendable money. Steve Lee highlighted how community Bitcoin centers are empowering local populations. Craig Raw explained how tools like Sparrow Wallet enable secure, sovereign use—especially where trust in institutions is low.

(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Craig Raw & Steve Lee)

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Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

March 28, 2025

Bitcoin Block Height: 889,886

Current Bitcoin Price: $84,000

Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,190

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 11th week of 2025.

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1. Samson Mow: The Nation-State Domino Is Already Falling

Samson Mow isn’t talking hypotheticals anymore—he’s seeing real conversations with governments, especially in Asia. He says nation-states are treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. El Salvador was first, but geopolitical FOMO is brewing. Legal tender moves are already being modeled behind closed doors.

(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Samson Mow)

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2. Quantum & AI in Mining: Science Fiction Becoming Strategy

At Bitcoin Park, panelists debated if future mining will be shaped by quantum breakthroughs and AI optimization. Craig Deutsch emphasized that decentralized, AI-augmented mining could be used for dynamic load balancing, while others speculated that post-quantum cryptography will be essential for mining security in the next 20 years.

(h/t Bitcoin Park – NEMS25: Reality or Science Fiction)

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3. Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Absorb All Money-Like Assets

In a detailed macro breakdown, Parker Lewis explained how Bitcoin competes with savings accounts, bonds, real estate, and gold—not just fiat. He argued that Bitcoin’s path is clear: monetization through global convergence. Even the volatility is part of the process, not a bug.

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Parker Lewis)

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4. Avik Roy: U.S. Debt Math Is Broken—Bitcoin Is the Lifeboat

Roy walked through how entitlement spending, rising interest costs, and shrinking tax bases are creating a sovereign debt doom loop. In his view, Bitcoin offers not only individual protection but a framework for national economic stability. He emphasized bipartisan appeal for Bitcoin’s principles of sound money.

(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Avik Roy)

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5. Mel Mattison: The Trump Doctrine Could Include Bitcoin

Mel argued that economic and political elites are quietly preparing for a post-dollar world. He believes a second Trump administration would be open to integrating Bitcoin into a new Bretton Woods-style monetary reset. Mattison also warned that ignoring Bitcoin now could leave the U.S. behind.

(h/t TFTC – Trump’s Economic Reset Strategy with Mel Mattison)

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6. Matt Hougan: ETF Year Two Will Be a Tidal Wave

Hougan is stunned by how little attention the financial press is paying to ETF inflows. He says most advisory platforms still haven’t approved Bitcoin allocations—yet the Bitwise ETF is already gaining traction. Year two and three, he says, are where generational capital shifts happen.

(h/t Coin Stories – Matt Hougan)

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7. Bitcoin Veterans: From Combat to Consensus

U.S. military veterans shared personal stories of how Bitcoin gave their service new meaning. One veteran said, “I fought for freedom abroad. Now I fight for financial freedom at home.” They’re building nodes, mining, and onboarding fellow vets—not for profit, but for principle.

(h/t Bitcoin Park – Open House 24: The Bitcoin Veterans)

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8. Jesse Michels: Bitcoin and the Cosmic Red Pill

Jesse Michels compared the disbelief in Bitcoin’s potential to the skepticism around UAPs. Both challenge mainstream narratives. He pointed out that embracing Bitcoin means confronting the illusion of control in our current systems—financial, governmental, even existential.

(h/t TFTC – Jesse Michels on UAPs and Bitcoin)

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9. Craig Raw & Steve Lee: Bitcoin in the Real World

From Nairobi to San José, Bitcoin is being used as spendable money. Steve Lee highlighted how community Bitcoin centers are empowering local populations. Craig Raw explained how tools like Sparrow Wallet enable secure, sovereign use—especially where trust in institutions is low.

(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Craig Raw & Steve Lee)

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Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

March 28, 2025

Bitcoin Block Height: 889,886

Current Bitcoin Price: $84,000

Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,190

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review

A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 11th week of 2025.

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🚨 The U.S. Strategic Reserve Isn’t Priced In

The government isn’t buying Bitcoin—yet. Instead, they’re keeping seized BTC instead of selling it. That’s a massive shift. (h/t Coin Stories - News Block)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & Howard Lutnick are exploring how to stack Bitcoin without spending taxpayer money. Ideas on the table:

• Revaluing U.S. gold reserves

• Selling government assets (yes, even cheese 🧀)

• Mining BTC with wasted energy

• Using a $40B government slush fund

This is real—just not priced in.

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👀 The Altcoin Bloodbath Is Coming

• Bitcoin gets its own strategic reserve ✅

• Altcoins get a “digital asset stockpile” ❌

• BTC won’t be sold—altcoins can be.

The White House has officially separated Bitcoin from the rest. Bitcoin is the asset nations will hold. Altcoins are for liquidation. (h/t Coin Stories - News Block)

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💰 $1M Bitcoin Is Coming Faster Than You Think

Jesse Myers (Croesus) lays it out:

• Bitcoin’s adoption is still absurdly low—only 0.2% of the world owns a meaningful amount.

• You are still front-running 99.8% of the world.

• Government & institutional adoption was always inevitable.

The price suppression, ETF games, and government posturing are all part of the pre-game. If you think BTC is expensive now, wait until the real demand kicks in. (h/t The Bitcoin Podcast - Jesse Myers)

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📉 Why the Market Is Dumping (and Why It Doesn’t Matter)

Jack Mallers says people who think Bitcoin trades on government announcements are clueless.

• Bitcoin is NOT a hedge—it’s the solution.

• BTC is a put option on the entire fiat system.

• The market is tanking because liquidity is drying up—on purpose.

The U.S. needs cheaper money to refinance $10T in debt this year. The fastest way to get it? Let the market crash until the Fed folds. (h/t Money Matters - Jack Mallers)

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🏛️ The Fed Is Losing Control—Jeff Snider Breaks It Down

• The Fed doesn’t control the economy.

• The Fed doesn’t even control money.

• Central banks are “wacky superstitions” propped up by media & politicians.

The global economy never recovered from COVID—we’ve just been riding a fake growth narrative based on inflation illusions. (h/t What Bitcoin Did - Jeff Snider)

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⛏️ Mining’s Future: Decentralization & Heat Recycling

Bitcoin mining is shifting from large industrial farms to individual homes & small networks.

• Miners are integrating with home heating & energy grids.

• Every house could have a miner. It’s the ultimate defense against centralized control.

• Mining will fundamentally change the power industry. (h/t Bitcoin Park - NEMS25 Mining Panels)

Meanwhile, public Bitcoin miners are struggling to justify their existence.

• ETFs & MicroStrategy provide cleaner exposure.

• Most miners have destroyed more capital than they’ve created.

• Sats per share is the new metric that actually matters.

CleanSpark & Cathedra Bitcoin are taking radically different approaches—some stacking Bitcoin, others just using mining as cash flow. (h/t Bitcoin Park - NEMS25 Public Market Bitcoin)

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🔬 Can Quantum Computers Break Bitcoin?

Hunter Beast explains:

• The risk isn’t imminent, but it’s coming.

• Quantum computers could eventually break private keys from public addresses.

• The fix? A soft fork with quantum-resistant cryptography.

This isn’t FUD—it’s preparation. Bitcoin has evolved before. It will again. (h/t What Bitcoin Did - Hunter Beast)

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🔥 TL;DR: The Game is Changing

• The U.S. is moving toward a Bitcoin standard—but quietly.

• Altcoins are about to get dumped.

• Liquidity is tightening—intentionally—to force rate cuts.

• Bitcoin’s future is decentralized mining, sovereign adoption & quantum resistance.

• You’re still early.

Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

Enjoy the motherland! Pura vida mae

INTENSITY AND EXCELLENCE

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