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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 53 MIN

Bitcoin’s Back, Venezuela Regime Change, Memecoins, 2026 Mega Trends

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Gm! This week, we dig into whether Bitcoin is headed back to $100k, continuation of the debasement trade, if it’s time to short memecoins, what Venezuelan and Iranian regime change mean for oil and Bitcoin, betting on today’s mega trends and more. Enjoy! – Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://bit.ly/4676Sob  Apple: https://bit.ly/4etlBMd  – Follow Avi:  https://x.com/AviFelman  Follow Jonah:  https://x.com/jvb_xyz  Follow 1000x:  https://x.com/1000xPod.  Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh – Kraken offers crypto margin trading to qualified U.S. clients through Kraken Pro. Access up to 10x leverage on supported pairs. Built-in risk tools, unified account experience, and deep liquidity from a platform trusted for over 14 years.  Learn more: https://www.kraken.com/en-ca/features/margin-trading.  Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss and is offered to US customers (excluding NY and ME) through Payward Interactive, Inc. View legal disclosures at kraken.com/legal/disclosures. Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken's Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more. – Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_sourc... – Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:30) 2026 Moves Just Starting (09:30) Debasement Trade Continues (12:02) Ads (Kraken OTC) (12:55) Memecoin Trenches & Shorting (17:39) Venezuela/Iran Bitcoin Reserves (25:35) What Happens To Oil? (32:13) Ads (Kraken OTC) (33:07) Geopolitical Consequences (37:42) Opportunities In Emerging Markets (45:45) Regime Change Implications  (48:55) Betting On Mega Trends (52:05) Final Thoughts – Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, we dig into whether Bitcoin is headed back to $100k, continuation of the debasement trade, if it’s time to short memecoins, what Venezuelan and Iranian regime change mean for oil and Bitcoin, betting on today’s mega trends and more. Enjoy! – Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://bit.ly/4676Sob  Apple: https://bit.ly/4etlBMd  – Follow Avi:  https://x.com/AviFelman  Follow Jonah:  https://x.com/jvb_xyz  Follow 1000x:  https://x.com/1000xPod.  Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh – Kraken offers crypto margin trading to qualified U.S. clients through Kraken Pro. Access up to 10x leverage on supported pairs. Built-in risk tools, unified account experience, and deep liquidity from a platform trusted for over 14 years.  Learn more: https://www.kraken.com/en-ca/features/margin-trading.  Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss and is offered to US customers (excluding NY and ME) through Payward Interactive, Inc. View legal disclosures at kraken.com/legal/disclosures. Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken's Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more. – Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_sourc... – Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:30) 2026 Moves Just Starting (09:30) Debasement Trade Continues (12:02) Ads (Kraken OTC) (12:55) Memecoin Trenches & Shorting (17:39) Venezuela/Iran Bitcoin Reserves (25:35) What Happens To Oil? (32:13) Ads (Kraken OTC) (33:07) Geopolitical Consequences (37:42) Opportunities In Emerging Markets (45:45) Regime Change Implications  (48:55) Betting On Mega Trends (52:05) Final Thoughts – Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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