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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 30 MIN

Bitcoin Is Not a Ponzi Scheme and Here Is the Full Rebuttal to the Economist Who Said It Was (Bit Coin, Wealth & Investing)

from Should I Invest in Bitcoin? Grow Your Wealth & Understand the Cryptocurrency Bit Coin, for Millennials Serious About Money and Investing

What happens when an economist who predicted the 2008 financial crisis says Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme? In a recent interview, Australian economist Steve Keen made several strong claims about Bitcoin — arguing that it has no intrinsic value, wastes energy, is mainly used for criminals, and could even be heading to zero.But do these arguments actually hold up?In this episode, we break down Steve Keen’s criticisms one by one and explore the bigger questions around Bitcoin, wealth, and investing. Along the way we discuss common misconceptions about Bitcoin, why many people still confuse Bitcoin with the wider crypto market, and what these debates reveal about the modern financial system.You’ll learn why people keep calling Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme and whether that claim actually makes sense, the key differences between Bitcoin and the wider crypto market, how Bitcoin’s energy use and mining relate to its value, and why critics often link Bitcoin to crime and the dark web. We also explore what debates like this reveal about money printing, inflation, and long-term wealth building. Listen to this episode to hear Steve Keen’s arguments against Bitcoin — and the breakdown of what they mean for wealth, investing, and the future of money. I built a free calculator that shows exactly what consistent monthly Bitcoin investing could do to your wealth over 5, 10 or 20 years. It's called the Steady Stack Calculator — punch in what you can afford to put in each month and see what the numbers actually look like at the other end. Most people are genuinely surprised. You can also download the 10 Bitcoin Mistakes to Avoid document completely free at the same link.Steady Stack Calculator and 10 Bitcoin Mistakes Document — click here to grab both for freeHit follow, so you never miss the latest insights on money, finance, invest and build wealth - plus clear guidance on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Bit Coin for today’s serious investors.

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