The End of the 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle — Why the BTC "Capital Cycle" is Next w/ Alex Leishman | BMP Ep 15

Is the Bitcoin treasury boom good or bad for Bitcoin? Could it be the next big bear-market blowup? River's Alex Leishman gives his honest, measured take alongside host Brandon Green in this bear-market check-in. They cover store of value vs. medium of exchange, why Bitcoin payments still don't beat Apple Pay, and why stablecoins are really just a workaround for broken dollar rails. 🔶 Host: Brandon Green — BTC Inc CEO🔶 Alex Leishman — RiverChapters: 03:40 — Why Bitcoin Lags Despite Perfect Conditions10:11 — Bitcoin Interest on Cash: Replacing Your Bank16:33 — Betting on Bitcoin, Not Crypto: The Coinbase Contrast23:11 — Is River a Bank? Bitcoin Banking Explained27:11 — 3.3% vs 12%: River vs. Bitcoin Treasury Yields32:00 — Why River Refuses to Go Public36:35 — Stablecoins Are "Just Dollars"42:04 — Will Bitcoin Ever Be a Real Medium of Exchange?47:32 — Bitcoin as Global Reserve & River's Endgame#Bitcoin #BitcoinBanking #River #AlexLeishman #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinPodcast #BitcoinBearMarket #StoreOfValue #BitcoinYield #BitcoinTreasury #LightningNetwork #Stablecoins #Tether #ProofOfReserves #MicroStrategy #Coinbase #BitcoinNews #BTC #BitcoinSavings #FDIC #SatStacking #BitcoinReserveAsset #MonetaryRevolution #BitcoinFinance #StackSatsDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.