Crypto Economics
Macro, liquidity, market cycles, halvings.
Saw a post that got me thinking about Bitcoin, gold, and silver performance this year. Seems like gold is trying to catch up to Bitcoin, not the…
Started by seed777 · Jul 12, 2026, 06:04 AM · 20 / 72820728by ben.matrixJul 20, 2026, 05:01 PMIs Bitcoin the only way to tackle inflation? I doubt it. Just adopting Bitcoin won’t make inflation disappear. I see it more as a reserve asset than…
Started by probablynothing · Jul 10, 2026, 09:42 PM · 9 / 4089408by greg365Jul 15, 2026, 12:16 AMSo basically, if the US decides to use its power, the rich folks in Switzerland, Monaco, and the UK will take a hit. Higher tariffs and restricted…
Started by laser69 · Jul 9, 2026, 01:30 PM · 12 / 65612656by notyourkeysJul 14, 2026, 02:43 PMChina's ramping up its gold reserves after grabbing a ton of BTC. They’ve hit 2,298.5 tons recently, adding a few tons each month. September was…
Started by madhawk · Jun 26, 2026, 10:24 PM · 20 / 77320773by ben.matrixJul 5, 2026, 03:15 PMCan't believe laws are made for the poor while the rich do whatever they want. It's like they're invincible, right? This inequality drives so much…
Started by QuantumMatrix · Jun 24, 2026, 10:19 AM · 20 / 46020460by ben.matrixJul 3, 2026, 07:14 PMWe're definitely in a time where conflicts are not just about military actions anymore. The Russian economy is a prime example. Economic warfare can…
Started by greg1337 · Jun 23, 2026, 09:53 AM · 17 / 56917569by ben.matrixJun 28, 2026, 01:54 AMLet’s take a step back and really look at the mess happening in the world. We gotta think about stuff like: * Where are gold and silver prices…
Started by mr_ape · Jun 19, 2026, 02:17 PM · 19 / 57519575by pr0to100Jun 26, 2026, 08:13 AMEconomic power is the real deal for individuals, governments, and nations. Without it, nothing else really matters.
Started by QuantumProto · Jun 10, 2026, 01:21 PM · 20 / 65420654by ben.matrixJun 23, 2026, 06:55 AMI've been thinking... it feels messed up how young people making money are seen as suspects instead of being celebrated. Like, whenever a teen does…
Started by b0s52017 · May 31, 2026, 02:33 AM · 7 / 4697469by ben.matrixJun 4, 2026, 08:32 AMWith the halving coming up, do you think Bitcoin will break its all-time high before 2028, or is it gonna feel the heat from the market and…
Started by the_bit · May 20, 2026, 01:37 AM · 20 / 29920299by ben.matrixJun 2, 2026, 05:43 AMIn many developing nations like Nigeria, inflation is a huge issue. Every year, our local currency loses value, and prices for essentials like food…
Started by 0xBear · May 25, 2026, 03:43 PM · 20 / 49320493by ben.matrixJun 2, 2026, 01:00 AMSo, like, what’s the deal with these unproductive classes? They don’t really contribute to society, right? Just living off government support or…
Started by nick.nova · May 28, 2026, 11:44 AM · 7 / 8067806by ben.matrixMay 30, 2026, 01:19 PMAfrica has a ton of resources but just keeps exporting raw materials. It’s frustrating because they send out these unprocessed goods and end up…
Started by mike.oracle · May 23, 2026, 07:22 AM · 20 / 61020610by ben.matrixMay 28, 2026, 06:42 AMHeard that 8000 jobs are going, right? That's about 10% of Meta's workforce. I kinda expected this after they mentioned building AI to help their…
Started by shard_2013 · May 13, 2026, 02:22 AM · 21 / 72621726by ben.matrixMay 23, 2026, 08:36 AMSo, I heard the EU is working on this digital cash thing called the Digital Euro. With countries like China and Nigeria already getting into it,…
Started by LuckyByte · May 10, 2026, 03:36 PM · 22 / 55222552by ben.matrixMay 17, 2026, 11:27 PMNatural disasters are a big concern. Like earthquakes, they can happen anywhere at any time and totally catch you off guard.
Started by mr_cobra · May 13, 2026, 01:44 PM · 21 / 62021620by ben.matrixMay 17, 2026, 11:25 PMMoney and data can be regained. But time? That’s a one-way street. Companies are after your attention today, but soon it'll be about your health and…
Started by probablynothing · Apr 30, 2026, 05:52 AM · 20 / 83920839by ben.matrixMay 8, 2026, 03:17 PMDid you know Buffett made most of his wealth after 60? Makes me think we in our 30s are still young. If we want to get that freedom one day, we’ve…
Started by HyperGwei · May 3, 2026, 03:48 AM · 20 / 68520685by ben.matrixMay 8, 2026, 02:08 AMBack in the day, people could save a little after paying their bills, maybe even buy a house someday. Now it seems like nobody can save anything. In…
Started by SilentOrbit · Apr 28, 2026, 07:37 PM · 19 / 48319483by kevin_bridgeMay 5, 2026, 05:20 PMEvery time we hit a halving, interest spikes and prices often follow. But is this next one gonna matter as much or has the market grown up enough to…
Started by just_wallet · Apr 15, 2026, 01:23 PM · 20 / 35420354by ben.matrixApr 22, 2026, 02:01 PMI’ve been thinking about the shutdown info lately. It’s wild how we act before something even happens. Like, the Pennsylvania food pantry saw a 33%…
Started by paul_vault · Apr 10, 2026, 07:34 PM · 2 / 5622562by b3ar69Apr 11, 2026, 05:12 AMSaw the latest news about Brazil wanting to buy BTC for reserves. Apparently, they want to scoop up a million over five years. Crazy, right?
Started by LuckyWizard · Mar 28, 2026, 07:55 AM · 20 / 92320923by ben.matrixApr 9, 2026, 04:54 PMThe underground economy is a wild topic. Governments are obsessed with rolling out their own CBDCs, aiming to eliminate cash to crack down on crime.…
Started by LuckyByte · Mar 31, 2026, 11:46 AM · 19 / 81719817by sigma42Apr 7, 2026, 03:57 PMYou don't get to pick where you're born. Some folks end up in tough places while others hit the jackpot. But hey, we can choose where to go later on.…
Started by nick.nova · Mar 24, 2026, 03:04 PM · 21 / 51121511by ben.matrixApr 3, 2026, 02:12 PMThere's this famous saying that goes: First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Seems pretty fitting for…
Started by alexsat · Feb 24, 2026, 06:57 AM · 19 / 80919809by maxorbitMar 4, 2026, 01:58 PM