Bitcoin, Inflation & The Truth About Money - Colton Imming and Luke McCarthy

In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with repeat guests Luke McCarthy and Colton Imming to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in today's world—Bitcoin. This conversation goes far beyond crypto hype. It dives into the fundamentals of money, inflation, asset ownership, and long-term wealth strategy. Luke and Colton share why they've shifted their focus from traditional assets like real estate into Bitcoin, how they're using it to protect their wealth, and what it means for the future of investing. If you've ever questioned how money actually works—or why it feels harder to get ahead—this episode will open your eyes.   Timestamps   02:10 – Bitcoin vs Cryptocurrency: What's the Difference?   03:25 – Bitcoin vs Gold: Understanding Scarcity   04:45 – The Hidden Truth About Money & Inflation   10:45 – How Bitcoin Changes Your Understanding of Money   11:50 – Why Inflation Doesn't Always Look Like Inflation   14:40 – The Growing Wealth Gap Explained   16:10 – Why Governments Will Keep Printing Money   18:15 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin: A New Perspective   19:20 – Do You Really Own Your Assets?   20:30 – Bitcoin as a Portable & Sovereign Asset   25:20 – Using Bitcoin in Business Strategy & Treasury   27:00 – Why Holding Cash Can Cost You   28:30 – Everyone Knows the Dollar Is Losing Value… Now What?   30:00 – Where to Start: Dollar Cost Averaging Bitcoin   33:30 – How They Personally Invest in Bitcoin   34:40 – Why Price Drops = Buying Opportunities   36:45 – How Bitcoin's Supply Actually Works   40:45 – Risks of Bitcoin & What Could Go Wrong   44:10 – Why Long-Term Thinking Is Critical   46:20 – Book Recommendation: The Price of Tomorrow       Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:   Instagram: @ampedsuccess   Website: Ampedsuccess.com   Email: [email protected]   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/   Want to be a guest or sponsor an episode?   If you'd like to be a guest on What's Your Deal? or are interested in sponsoring an episode, reach out to: [email protected]   Listen & Subscribe:   Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. It helps more people discover the show.