In this episode, Nik welcomes Stu Lackey and Jon Gordon of SOUND HSA for a conversation on the fiscal side of American healthcare. Nik opens with the charts: almost $4 trillion of the just over $5 trillion the government collects in tax revenue now goes to Medicare, Social Security, and other health spending. Stu and Jon explain how the system got here, why ... Show More
Sep 21
The Bear Market Is Over
In this episode, Nik covers bitcoin's move to $87,000 and why breaking $82,700, the post-bear-market high from May, means the bear market that defined 2026 is over. He zooms all the way into one-minute candles to show the short squeeze that took price up more than $1,500 in about ... Show More
36m 42s
Sep 15
What Happens If The Fed Hikes Tomorrow
In this Global Macro Update, Nik covers the global bond meltdown and what happens to Liquidity if the Fed hikes rates. He starts with bitcoin losing the trend line he had been tracking and slipping from $80,000 back to $76,000, then turns to crude oil above $106 a barrel and why ... Show More
18m 30s
Sep 11
The Bond Meltdown Ends In A Global Money Print
In this Global Macro Update, Nik explains why he believes the current global bond meltdown and liquidity contraction will end in a massive global money print. He walks through the global balance sheet, $600 trillion in real assets, $600 trillion in financialized assets, and $600 ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
BTC210: 2024/25 Bitcoin Bull Market Overview w/ James Check (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, we dive into Bitcoin, on-chain analysis, and future adoption trends, exploring topics from OTC exchanges to Bitcoin’s price potential and regulatory impacts. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Why Bitcoin exchange balances have declined and what ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
BTC233: Bitcoin & Texas A Roadmap for the Global Financial Shift w/ Parker Lewis (Bitcoin Podcast)
This episode explores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a global economic force, from its convergence as money to grid integration, payment tech, and strategic policy shifts. Preston and Parker also spotlight Zaprite's innovations for Bitcoin payments and the broader implications of CBD ... Show More
55m 17s
Jul 2025
BTC244: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q2 2025 w/ Joe Carlasare, HODL, and Jeff Ross (Bitcoin Podcast)
Bitcoin market insights, Treasury trends, stablecoin regulation, and bold predictions for Bitcoin's future. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - How global liquidity and leverage affect Bitcoin's market performance 08:56 - The evolving role and risks of Bitcoin Tre ... Show More
1h 21m
Jan 2022
The 3 Most Thought-Provoking Questions in Bitcoin With Nik Bhatia
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Nik Bhatia, author of “Layered Money” and The Bitcoin Layer newsletter. They discuss:
Bitcoin’s relationship with equities and the TradFi markets
Why the Fed is trapped by rates mark ... Show More
41m 25s
Mar 2025
BTC226: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Preston Pysh, Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare explore the implications of dollar weakness, overall liquidity, and the impact of Bitcoin bonds. They break down SBR, SAB 121, and recent legal updates, while also explaining the Supplemental Leverage Rati ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2025
BTC215: Global Macro and Bitcoin Q1 2025 w/ Luke Gromen (Bitcoin Podcast)
Luke Gromen unpacks the dynamics of stablecoins and T-bills, Bitcoin’s role as a fiscal policy marker, and the implications of yield curve control. We delve into U.S. dollar devaluation, global liquidity in 2025, and the interplay of tariff threats and international Bitcoin reser ... Show More
59m 10s
May 2024
BTC180: The Current Challenges Bitcoin Faces w/ Max Hillebrand (Bitcoin Podcast)
Dive deep into Bitcoin's evolution with expert Max Hillebrand. We unravel Mises' action axiom, Hoppe's private property origins, and Rothbard's economic theories. Discover Wasabi Wallet's role in privacy, the potential of Ocean mining, and strategies for Bitcoiners to enhance ano ... Show More
1 h