Bitcoin, the business cycle, and the coming wave of monetary easing with Joe Consorti

Bitcoin just had one of its worst days of the year, yet the story beneath the surface tells something far more important. In this episode, Joe Consorti explains why the sell-off may be a sign of strength, how long-term holders are quietly redistributing their coins, and why this cycle is unlike any before. We explore the shifting macro landscape, the rise of socialism as a symptom of broken money, and how concentrated equity markets reveal deeper structural fragility. Joe also breaks down why bitcoin tracks the business cycle more than the halving cycle and why easing financial conditions could set the stage for its next major rally.Timestamps:00:00 - Bitcoin’s second-worst day of 202502:31 - Why $95,000 is the key level to watch10:04 - Why market sentiment feels terrible despite strong equities14:29 - Bitcoin’s “silent IPO” and the great redistribution19:55 - How bitcoin’s wealth inequality is actually shrinking26:30 - Rise of socialism and the downfall of New York City34:15 - The dangerous concentration in the S&P 50039:10 - Nvidia’s $5 trillion milestone and what it signals42:47 - Treasury Secretary praises bitcoin while government shuts down50:54 - Bitcoin’s price follows the business cycle, not the halving cycle53:37 - Trump, Powell, and the coming asset-price melt-up