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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Nik answers questions from Demian about the Trump–Musk fallout and what it reveals about the trajectory of U.S. economic policy. He unpacks the politics behind Trump’s budget bill, Musk’s frustration with runaway spending, and how credit expansion continues to power the system. Nik explains why fiscal dominance now drives markets, and how Bitcoin and gold are rising as Treasuries face growing challenges to their role atop the global monetary hierarchy. 📚 Bitcoin Age is here, order yours today: https://a.co/d/5gau08H 📊 The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. ▶️ Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.📚 Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe🎧 Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.📱 Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer📩 Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial🧢 Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch ⛓️ ₿lock Height 900088 ⚡ Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: [email protected] Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtcCreative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrballResearcher Demian Schatt's Twitter: https://x.com/demianschatt Chapters:00:00:00 Key Highlights from Washington DC Visit00:05:25 Bitcoin Valuation Revolution: A New Perspective00:08:03 Political Discrepancies in Campaign Promises 00:12:06 U.S. Budget Priorities: Medicare, Defense, and Social Security00:16:22 Musk's Annoyance with Political Games 00:20:00 Analyzing Trump's Political Strategy and Success00:24:12 The Relationship Between Politics and Economics 00:28:34 Historical Shifts in Global Economic Policy 00:32:56 Bitcoin's Role in the Future of Money00:36:35 Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer with Nick Batia
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