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The Bitcoin Matrix

Cedric Youngelman
Bitcoin
Inflation
Microstrategy
Gold
Geopolitics
Self-Custody
Real Estate
United States
Etfs
Investment Strategies
Cryptocurrency
Market Manipulation
Russia
Fiat Money
Wall Street
Blackrock
Economics
Financial Independence
Trump
Covid-19

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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Matt Cole spent fifteen years at CalPERS β€” the largest public pension fund in the U.S. β€” running more than $70 billion in global fixed income, where his portfolios reportedly never underperformed their benchmark in a single year. Today he's Chairman ... more

Matt Hougan is the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management β€” one of eleven spot Bitcoin ETF issuers, managing over $10 billion. When family offices, RIAs, and pension consultants size their Bitcoin allocation, his is the analysis they re... more

Jeff Casler and Angelo Firenze don't run a Bitcoin conference. They run a Bitcoin camp.

Jeff is a serial entrepreneur and MS survivor β€” co-founder of Camp Nakamoto and @btc_mass, with a thesis-forward "why this matters" voice. Angelo grew up on San... more

Bram Kanstein returns to The Bitcoin Matrix. He's spent over three thousand hours studying money. He hosts Bitcoin for Millennials β€” now expanding into Freedom for Millennials β€” and writes essays connecting fiat money to consciousness, attention, and... more

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Matt Hougan
Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management
Bitwise Asset Management
Episode: Matt Hougan β€” Bitcoin's Next Supply Shock
Pius Sprenger
Former Deutsche Bank derivative trader, PhD mathematician
Independent researcher/Bitcoin figure
Episode: Pius Sprenger Shorted Subprime. Now He Sees It Again.
Nik Bhatia
USC Marshall professor, former US treasuries trader, author of Bitcoin Age and Layered Money
Bitcoin Layer / TimeValueOfBTC
Episode: Bitcoin Age, the Dollar Mind Trick & Why Gold is Old | Nik Bhatia @timevalueofbtc | EP271
Connor Dolan
VP of Enterprise Sales at Unchained, former BlackRock and Capital Group
Unchained
Episode: Bitcoin, Stoicism, and Time’s Edge
Maryland Hodl
Guest; writer and commentator on the conversion of the financial system
MarylandHODL
Episode: Bitcoin's iPhone Moment β€” STRC & the Conversion of the Financial System
Cris Reed
Guest; strategist and commentator on Bitcoin and financial markets
Strategy and the Conversion of the Financial System (STRC)
Episode: Bitcoin's iPhone Moment β€” STRC & the Conversion of the Financial System
Roberto Rios
A guest; aka Peruvian Bull, macro analyst and Bitcoin commentator
Independent analyst
Episode: Peruvian Bull - 2026 Is Already Breaking Every Rule: Here's What Comes Next
Tony Yazbeck
Bitcoin sovereignty advocate, co-founder of The Bitcoin Way
The Bitcoin Way
Episode: Tony Yazbeck - A Collapse Survivor's Warning About War, Banks & Bitcoin
Tom Luongo
Commentator and analyst discussing geopolitics and Bitcoin.
Episode: Tom Luongo - Controlled Opposition, Bitcoin and Why America Is Already at War

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Cedric Youngelman
Host and primary interviewer focusing on Bitcoin, technology, economics, and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Clown show

    When it’s not just broken clocks repeating same old failed predictions with no evidence or anything else. It’s just single narrative no deep dive just worthless nonsense. Dave is saying same nonsense failed predictions he made here 3 plus years ago and never gets pushed on being wrong. Not helpful at all.

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    Cedric has incredible guests on his show and I always learn a little more each time I listen. πŸ™

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Matt Hougan β€” Bitcoin's Next Supply Shock
Q: What are the main catalysts powering Bitcoin adoption beyond price moves?
A combination of sustained institutional demand, regulatory clarity, and broader market infrastructure (such as platform access through major banks and advisory channels) will drive adoption, with ETFs accelerating entry for wealth managers, family offices, and large funds.
Bram Kanstein: Bitcoin Is An Economic Psychedelic | EP274
Q: You've been studying money for over 3,000 hours. Where does that journey take you once you've truly understood Bitcoin? What's on the other side of the orange pill?
The host asks Bram what comes after embracing Bitcoin; Bram describes a shift toward inner freedom, a broader exploration of consciousness, and a move from fiat enchantment to a more intentional life where time and space enable ongoing learning and creation.
The FCC Collected $6,790. Then They Came for Bitcoin ATMs. | Paul Tarantino | Ep 272
Q: Why do you believe there is an ongoing attack on Bitcoin ATMs and self-custody rather than on traditional banks?
Because the ATM network embodies a direct peer-to-peer path that governments and incumbents may want to curb; enforcing strong compliance and transparent practices highlights the contrast with less regulated entry points like VoIP-based fraud, which regulators are slower to tackle.
The FCC Collected $6,790. Then They Came for Bitcoin ATMs. | Paul Tarantino | Ep 272
Q: Paul, where are we now compared to 18 months ago when you were on the show?
Fraud and cyber threats have increased, but Bitcoin ATMs have implemented live-voice fraud prevention, better KYC/AML protocols, and regulator engagement; the industry argues these measures substantially reduce fraud while preserving the peer-to-peer, cash-to-Bitcoin model.
Bitcoin Age, the Dollar Mind Trick & Why Gold is Old | Nik Bhatia @timevalueofbtc | EP271
Q: What should Bitcoin holders take away from Bitcoin Age about the dollar mind trick?
The takeaway is that the dollar is a mind trick that people use to transact today, and understanding the layering of money helps investors see both the benefits of the fiat system and the potential of Bitcoin as a non-counterparty asset that can hedge against fiat dilution.

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2. Pius Sprenger
3. Nik Bhatia
4. Connor Dolan
5. Maryland Hodl
6. Cris Reed
7. Roberto Rios
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