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This Week in Bitcoin

Chris Fisher
Bitcoin
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Gold
Bitcoin Etfs
Donald Trump
SEC
ETF
Microstrategy
Blackrock
US Economy
Tariffs
Bitcoin Core
Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency Regulation
Lightning Network
Ethereum
US Dollar
Artificial Intelligence
Block Size War

Bitcoin, macro, markets, and the stories behind the headlines. This Week in Bitcoin breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what it means for Bitcoiners. New episodes every week.

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Everyone in charge of money lost the plot this week. Bitcoin never had one to lose.

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Bitcoin ripped when the old narratives said it shouldn’t. How we got here and what it means for the four-year cycle.

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The Fed is raising rates into an energy supply shock, just as the AI trade starts sabotaging itself from within.

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* 🇺🇸 Buy Sats on River - The best way to stack in the US

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The legacy system is breaking down as Bitcoin infrastructure builds up. From bond-market stress to Liquid’s 4,000 BTC crisis, the weakest links are showing.

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Recent Guests

Lin Alden
Macro thinker frequently cited in the episode
Independent analyst
Episode: 125: Losing the Plot
Simon Dixon
Bitcoin advocate discussed regarding no-recession thesis
Bank to the People / CoinStory appearances
Episode: 125: Losing the Plot
Michael Buccella
Neoclassic Capital co-founder and managing partner
Neoclassic Capital
Episode: 124: Why Bitcoin Ripped
James Safer
Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Episode: 124: Why Bitcoin Ripped
Chris Perkins
Head of Franklin Crypto, arm of Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton
Episode: 124: Why Bitcoin Ripped
Jill Schlesinger
CBS News business analyst
CBS News
Episode: 123: No Rescue
Brian Armstrong
CEO of Coinbase, featured in discussion about Clarity Act
Coinbase
Episode: 123: No Rescue
Dario Amadei
Anthropic CEO, discussed AI safety and industry impact on markets
Anthropic
Episode: 123: No Rescue
Leslie Picker
Reporter covering AI and tech industry trends
NBC/CNBC
Episode: 123: No Rescue

Host

Chris
Host active on Bitcoin analysis and policy discussions; frequently anchors global macro and Bitcoin strategy conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • The best

    The best bitcoin show around. Great signal! Thanks for the great value.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerlinMetals
    United States5 months ago
  • Bitcoin education for all levels of experience

    Chris trolls across all the business reports throughout the week, in order to cherry-pick the most relevant stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dknight rocking
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Bitcoin Podcast

    This is my favorite bitcoin podcast. My only wish is that there was more of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Everything Everywhere
    United States2 years ago
  • Fair and balanced weekly discussion of BTC news and related technology.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crashmaster18
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Very informative for understanding Bitcoin within broader economic dynamics.
The host delivers crisp, data-driven Bitcoin analysis with strong macro context.
Guests bring high-level expertise and practical insights for investors.
Could use more episodes focusing on onboarding newcomers to Bitcoin.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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109: Market Forced Peace
Q: What did the Fed decide regarding rates?
They kept rates unchanged and signaled a cautious stance, with some officials expecting possible hikes later in the year.
104: The K Trap
Q: What is the philosophy behind the shift from never selling Bitcoin to managing Bitcoin holdings strategically?
Le argues that the company evaluates whether selling Bitcoin to pay a dividend asset-lightly improves per-share value and corporate flexibility, while recognizing Bitcoin's role as a strategic asset in a broader capital-structure strategy; the goal is to optimize returns for shareholders without eroding Bitcoin's long-term strategic value.
104: The K Trap
Q: Describe in your words the change in Strategy's approach to selling Bitcoin to fund dividends.
Phong Le explains that Strategy raised significant capital via digital credit and now considers selling Bitcoin selectively to fund dividends when doing so improves overall value per share for common shareholders, though they still intend to maintain a meaningful Bitcoin position and view this as a calculated use of Bitcoin rather than a wholesale abandonment of the asset.
93: Manufactured Bitcoin Crisis
Q: Harry, if fears of AI driven displacement are only just beginning, how are you positioning right now?
Investors are worried about AI's impact on the market but are questioning if it is a gold mine or a wrecking ball.
66: Bitcoin’s Historic Stress Test
Q: What are the implications of the Trump administration's crypto stockpile report for the Bitcoin community?
The implications revolve around potential impacts on Bitcoin's valuation and the governance of digital assets, especially concerning calls for clearer regulation and accounting for the government's Bitcoin holdings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Week in Bitcoin

What is This Week in Bitcoin about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal, analysis-driven program that blends Bitcoin-centric news with macro context, financial markets, and policy signals. Episodes frequently explore how monetary policy, inflation dynamics, energy markets, and geopolitical tensions intersect with Bitcoin's role as a store of value, treasury tool, or speculative asset. A recurring thread is the tension between traditional finance narratives and Bitcoin decentralization, often enriched by expert guests from macroeconomics, mining, and fintech, plus early-stage crypto policy debates like the Clarity Act and BIP-110. Unique angles include rigorous security discourse around self-custody, AI-driven market dynamics, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with data-driven macr... more

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