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Josh Mandell’s $84K Prophecy: Genius, Luck, or Something Else? We Debate
This episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell’s precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th. Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek Kevin Brent Cook on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories 07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading 12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain 17:30 - Grain’s Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017 22:30 - The Market Isn’t Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior 27:30 - Was Josh’s Prediction a Fluke or a Skill? 32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading 37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction 42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics 47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown 52:30 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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Jimmy Song - Fiat Ruins Everything
In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Song to explore the decline of education, and how fiat money corrupts institutions and distorts incentives throughout every layer of society. If you’re looking for a hard-hitting discussion on why Bitcoin matters beyond just price, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Jimmy Song on X: https://x.com/jimmysong Jimmy Song on Nostr: npub10vlhsqm4qar0g42p8g3plqyktmktd8hnprew45w638xzezgja95qapsp42 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:23 – Introduction to Jimmy Song 09:58 – Jimmy’s latest book: Fiat Ruins Everything 11:14 – The inspiration behind writing the book 13:57 – The deep corruption of the fiat system 14:51 – Rent-seeking and why it dominates fiat economies 18:25 – How fiat steals dreams and replaces meaning 21:52 – The role of fiat education vs. family legacy 26:06 – How fiat companies replace community 29:06 – The decline in education and critical thinking 31:52 – Fiat politics taking over religion 35:27 – How fiat debases morality 40:31 – The rise of virtue signaling 44:55 – Debt, discipline, and the fiat consumption trap 48:28 – Speculative asset bubbles as a form of rent-seeking 51:27 – Resentment toward the wealthy in a fiat world 55:25 – How fiat debases marriage 01:01:20 – The erosion of love and relationships 01:07:17 – Why society devalues population growth 01:17:15 – The significance of children and family 01:21:03 – Postmodern investing and fiat-driven markets 01:29:06 – Are startups a legitimate non-fiat path? I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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Inside Josh Mandell’s Beautiful Mind: The Future of Bitcoin & MicroStrategy
In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon. Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500. You’ll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone’s talking about. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals 02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance 05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions 07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks 09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks 11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance 13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution 16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy 20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price 23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading 30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position 35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact 37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market 43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation 46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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James Lavish - Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? (James Explains the REAL Story)
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. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– James Lavish on X: https://x.com/jameslavish The Informationist: www.jameslavish.com/ James Lavish on Nostr: npub1cj94enk44kn5mvrcma4sp7jnlsgnn4em7rk3dh3jt4fzyqs3m02s560efa ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– 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 I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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The U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Is Here - Why This Changes Everything
In this episode, I bring together Joe Burnett, Vijay Boyapati, and Jesse Myers for the world’s first Bitcoin Matrix Group Therapy session. We dive into Bitcoin’s recent volatility, its cyclical nature, and the broader macroeconomic forces at play—including the role of gold and the emergence of nation-state Bitcoin reserves. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Vijay Boyapati: https://x.com/real_vijay Jesse Myers: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC Joe Burnett: https://x.com/IIICapital ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:30 - Guest Introductions 03:41 - Bitcoin’s Recent Volatility & Market Sentiment 07:39 - Bitcoin Cycles & Long-Term Perspective 12:49 - Is This Cycle Different? 17:37 - Macroeconomic Signals: Gold, Interest Rates, & Tariffs 22:32 - Potential for a Recession & Bitcoin’s Role 24:38 - Price Manipulation 27:02 - Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption 32:22 - The Future of Altcoins 36:52 - Removing Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin 43:14 - The Next Big Speculative Wave: Tokenized Assets? 45:32 - Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody Solutions 50:04 - Future Bitcoin Price Action & Potential Drawdowns 52:05 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
Let's explore Bitcoin, the future of money and the social, cultural, economical and philosophical implications of this new technology. Hosted by Cedric Youngelman.
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