BTC226: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 (Bitcoin Podcast)
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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 Ratio (SLR). They also discuss whether tariffs are truly inflationary, MMT’s consequences, and the shift toward re-privatization. Finally, they cover contrarian buy signals for Bitcoin and QQQ, and the broader outlook for the U.S. economy versus global markets.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:06 - Insights into US government spending and economic dependence in 2024.

07:13 - The debate on tariffs and inflation, with a look at Truflation data.

09:27 - Why the dollar’s weakness matters for global markets and liquidity.

10:22 - The role of Bitcoin bonds and what they signal for the crypto market.

11:05 - Why some analysts are bearish on US assets but bullish on global markets.

11:49 - The fiscal challenges facing the US and how they compare to global trends.

17:44 - How the US economy is shifting from MMT-driven policies toward re-privatization.

29:58 - Updates on SAB 121, SBR, and recent regulatory/legal shifts.

35:16 - What the Supplemental Leverage Ratio (SLR) is and why it’s important for banks.

01:03:01 - Major contrarian buy signals for Bitcoin and QQQ based on technical indicators.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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