paul365

You’re partly right, but BlackRock does buy Bitcoin on the market, just for ETF holders. So saying they don’t buy is kinda misleading. MicroStrategy can wake up tomorrow and buy a ton, BlackRock has to wait for new…

The street test analogy really hits home here. Most people know Bitcoin exists but can’t explain it beyond just ‘digital money’.

Good reminder. Those big headlines sound impressive, but actual percentages tell a different story. Schwab feels more like they’re playing catch-up than leading a capital wave.

And that’s the real problem. We gotta be super cautious with our investments now.

And let’s not forget the tech dependence on Taiwan. If that supply chain breaks, the impact would be huge. The EU learned that the hard way.

Yeah, Bitcoin is safe for newbies, but to say everyone should hold it is extreme. It really depends on what your goals are and how much risk you can handle.

Interesting point about the petrodollar. If its value starts dropping, BTC might actually benefit. A lot depends on geopolitical stability though.

American brands didn’t just pop up. After WWII, they were the only game in town with a strong industrial base. China couldn’t do that because they’ve had their share of struggles.

Inheritance is another big reason. Assets in trusts or companies pass down without the hassle of probate. Old money families definitely think about this.

This point gets overlooked. The halving narrative assumes miner selling pressure drives cycles, but miners only contribute a tiny fraction of daily supply. The real drivers are macro sentiment and institutional flows,…