The Bit Bite Podcast

Ep192 Bitcoin enters May with momentum as price action pushes toward a major weekly close near $79K, ETF inflows surge, and institutional demand refuses to cool. But the headline shock of the week is Jerome Powell’s departure from the Federal Reserve — a move that injects fresh uncertainty into global markets and reshapes expectations for liquidity, rates, and risk assets. In this episode, we break down how Bitcoin reacted to the Fed shake‑up, why ETF flows remain a powerful tailwind, what’s driving renewed regulatory momentum in Washington, and how geopolitical tensions — from the Iran conflict to shifting macro sentiment — continue to influence the broader market. Episode 192 blends macro upheaval with on‑chain reality to show where Bitcoin stands as the financial narrative pivots once again.

Ep191 A viral claim that the CIA created Bitcoin ignites Crypto Twitter, Elon Musk quietly positions X as a Bitcoin‑native financial layer, and we break down the real long‑term threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin’s security. E. and Rick cut through the noise with high‑signal analysis on culture, infrastructure, and the future of the protocol — including what every day Bitcoiners may need to do as the network prepares for a post‑quantum world.

Ep 190 Bitcoin spent the week bouncing between bullish flows and regulatory drama. ETFs pushed BTC back above $73K, Washington revived the CLARITY Act, sentiment hit a fear extreme, and Saylor added another $330M to the stack. Plus, a macro shock as oil collapsed after a U.S.–Iran ceasefire.Topics:Bitcoin breaks above $73K on strong ETF inflowsCLARITY Act gains momentum as Coinbase flips and regulators alignSentiment hits a 5‑week fear low — classic rebound setupMicroStrategy buys another $330M in BTCMacro Corner: Oil crash shifts inflation and liquidity expectationsA week of volatility, whiplash, and narrative swings — the perfect Bitcoin see‑saw.

Ep189 Bitcoin’s legacy on‑chain models are flashing a $46K–$54K bottom — but are they still reliable in a macro‑driven market? We break down why these models may be losing power, how miner selling is adding pressure, what the quantum threat really means for Bitcoin’s future, and how rising Treasury yields and oil prices are shaping the entire landscape.Topics:Are Bitcoin’s old models outdated?Miners selling more BTC than they produceThe real quantum risk to BitcoinMacro headwinds: 10‑year yield, oil, liquidity tightening

Ep188 Bitcoin dips under $69K as macro pressure intensifies, but Michael Saylor ramps up his Bitcoin accumulation with another billion‑dollar buy. Meanwhile, the long‑stalled CLARITY Act finally shows signs of movement as Senators report a breakthrough on the stablecoin‑yield dispute. This episode breaks down the market stress, Saylor’s strategy, and the policy shift that could reshape U.S. crypto regulation.

Ep 187 Bitcoin surges while the legacy system strains. In this episode, we break down the accelerated chaos sweeping across global markets — from Bitcoin’s breakout and massive short liquidations to BlackRock slamming redemption gates on a $26B fund.We dig into the macro pressure cooker: oil shocks, weakening labor data, bond‑market volatility, and rising geopolitical tension. Then we turn to Washington, where the GENIUS Act enters enforcement and the CLARITY Act stalls as the banking lobby digs in.Bitcoin is rising. TradFi is cracking. The times aren’t just changing — they’re accelerating.

Ep186 Bitcoin enters March in a tight range as fear, flows, and geopolitics collide. We break down the SEC’s policy pivot, the viral Jane Street “10 A.M. dump” narrative, and how the U.S.–Iran conflict threatens a chunk of global hashrate. Plus, the key macro catalysts that will drive Bitcoin’s next move.

Ep185  Bitcoin faces a pivotal week as smart money flips bullish, whales accumulate, and price predictions diverge. January CPI cools more than expected, the Supreme Court overturns key tariffs, and rising U.S.–Iran war risks shake global markets. E. breaks down what it all means for Bitcoin’s next move. 

Ep 184 Bitcoin enters no man’s land this week as viral narratives collide with political gridlock. Saylor’s $10M prophecy resurfaces, the Epstein–Satoshi conspiracy gets debunked, and Washington stalls out on the CLARITY Act amid stablecoin infighting. A quick macro rundown rounds it out as markets brace for delayed jobs data and a pivotal CPI print. 

Ep183 Bitcoin just logged the largest dollar-value drawdown in its history, exposing cracks in a market already stuck in a hidden crypto winter that began back in January 2025. Now, newly released Epstein files are dragging early Bitcoin figures into the spotlight, adding reputational shock to an already fragile moment. In this episode, we break down the wipeout, the winter, and the fallout—fast, clear, and unfiltered.

Episode 182 — All That Glitters… Crypto bill vote set for January 29. Fed holds steady as political pressure mounts. Davos puts Bitcoin, tokenization, and stablecoins in the spotlight. Silver breaks out as investors chase hard assets. 

Ep181 Washington promised clarity on crypto—and delivered confusion. The CLARITY Act stalled after Coinbase pulled its support, exposing a deep split between exchanges, banks, and lawmakers. At the same time, the DOJ’s lawsuit against Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensified the political tension with President Trump, sending precious metals to record highs while Bitcoin held.

Ep180 Bitcoin kicks off 2026 with a difficulty dip, bold million‑dollar predictions, and a power‑law warning around $65K. We close with the macro forces—jobs data, rate‑cut odds, ETF flows, and dollar strength—driving the week’s sentiment.

Ep179, We discuss the recent jump in Bitcoin price, was it tied to Venezuela? Why was 2025 underwhelming performance wise for Bitcoin? Lastly is the 4-year cycle we know over.

Ep178 Inflation cools, the Fed cuts again, and the data gets weird after the shutdown. Peter Schiff declares Bitcoin holders “jumped into the fire,” sparking another gold‑vs‑BTC brawl on X. Then Elon Musk drops a viral bomb — “energy is the true currency” — reigniting the debate over what money really is in an AI‑driven world. A fast, sharp breakdown of the macro moves, market mood, and the narratives shaping Bitcoin this week.

Ep177 Bitcoin rebounds as Wall Street floodgates open — Vanguard and Bank of America embrace crypto ETFs, while sovereign wealth funds quietly buy the dip. At the same time, the Fed faces mixed signals: jobless claims hit a three‑year low, unemployment edges higher, and markets bet on another rate cut. Tonight’s episode dives into the crossroads of Bitcoin volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, with the viral narratives driving the conversation.

Ep176 Bitcoin is in the spotlight again — sliding into bear market territory, sparking heated debates on X, and colliding with macroeconomic uncertainty from the Federal Reserve. In this episode, we cut through the noise to explore whether this is a cleansing moment for crypto or the start of something bigger.

Ep175 Crypto Winter or Stimulus Spring. Bitcoin is in a precarious situation. Is the market cycle over? We have seen a large sell off in the market due to macroeconomic fears. The big question is whether or not the cycle is over or do we have another rally ahead. The Fed is flying blind currently. 

 Crypto stumbles and the Fed flinches—Bitcoin dips below $100K, Ethereum slides, and the Federal Reserve cuts rates amid rising layoffs and economic uncertainty. Is this the start of a deeper reckoning? 

Ep173 Powell’s Pivot: Fed signals more rate cuts as labor cracks. Bitcoin pops past $112K on dovish vibes and QT slowdown.Whale Wake-Up: Dormant BTC wallets reactivated. Exchange inflows spike—volatility incoming.Cycle Distortion: COVID-era stimulus compressed the debt cycle. Traditional macro models are off-tempo and out of tune.

Ep172 Bitcoin surges to a new all-time high of $125,870, fueled by investor flight from fiat amid U.S. shutdown fears, inflation, and tariff tensions. Meanwhile, with the official jobs report delayed, ADP data reveals a steep private-sector decline—32,000 jobs lost in September and August revised into the red. As institutional investors double down on BTC and Uptober momentum builds, the Fed faces a data blackout heading into its next rate decision.

Ep171 Fed Cuts Rates: First move of 2025 drops benchmark to 4%–4.25%. Powell defends timing amid split vote and tariff concerns.  Jobs Revised Down: BLS slashes job growth by 911K. August adds just 22K. Signals a cooling economy and fuels Fed dovishness.  Stablecoin Speculation: Putin adviser claims U.S. is using stablecoins and gold to reset its $37T debt. Russia counters with ruble-backed A7A5.  Bitcoin Core vs. Knots: Core pushes OP_RETURN expansion. Knots warns of spam and mission drift. Adam Back defends P2P architecture. Node rebellion grows. 

Ep170 The Fed’s credibility is on the grill—and this week, we’re turning up the heat. In Fed Cook’d?, The guys. dissects the latest Jackson Hole signals, Polymarket rate cut odds, and the simmering tension between inflation targets and political pressure. Is Powell playing chef or just following a recipe handed down by Wall Street?

Another talk with Trevor from the Build A Mine Podcast. This was a great episode where we discussed current events and somethings that He has been able to do to an S19 Miner. 

Ep169 In this episode, we unpack the latest macroeconomic signals and what they mean for everyday Americans—and Bitcoin believers. Inflation cooled slightly in July, but core prices are still climbing, especially at the grocery store and restaurants. Meanwhile, the U.S. national debt just crossed $37 trillion, months ahead of schedule, raising serious questions about fiscal sustainability.But while fiat systems wobble, Bitcoin surges. The world’s top cryptocurrency just overtook Google in market cap, becoming the fifth-largest asset globally. We explore how Bitcoin is decoupling from tech stocks, gaining political momentum, and positioning itself as a hedge against centralized monetary policy.We also break down the Fed’s upcoming rate decision, Trump’s push for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and what it all means for your portfolio, your purchasing power, and your path to financial sovereignty.

Ep168 Prices are topsy turvey. The Bitcoin price is down from its high of $123K. China bans Bitcoin again or at least rumored to. Trump Admin gives crypto update and is vague. Job report below expectations and GDP is looking strong. 

Ep. 167: Genius Act PassHouse passes CLARITY, GENIUS, and Anti-CBDC Acts—shaping the future of U.S. crypto regulation.GENIUS Act becomes the first federal law governing stablecoins—full reserve backing, transparency, and oversight.CBDC ban sparks privacy debate; strategic maneuvering ties it to defense funding.FOIA panic over BTC holdings debunked—Marshals hold ~29K BTC, not 170K.Senator Lummis weighs in; Bitcoin remains a strategic reserve per Trump’s March order.Market reacts: BTC dips, ETH climbs, ETF volatility stabilizes.Reflection: Rumors, regulation, and reserve strategy collide in crypto’s new chapter.

Ep166 Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of $118k. It has now taken over the market cap of Google. Hans still expects a break to $120K over the weekend. We will have to see how it plays out. Congratulations to the holders. 

EP165 The guys discuss the recent price action going into the Holiday. The rejection of the Bitcoin Price at a $110K. Ledger discontinues support for the aged Nano S. Lastly the discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the impact it could have on the Bitcoin Price. 

Ep164 **Texas funds $10M Bitcoin reserve**—a first for any U.S. state.- **Crypto now counts for mortgages** under new FHFA rules (if held on U.S. exchanges).- **Bitcoin rebounds above $107K**—spurred by Fed pivot hopes and Trump’s pro-crypto stance.- **GENIUS Act passed**—stablecoins redefined, federally regulated, and treated as cash equivalents.

Ep163 Bitcoin spenda 30 days over 100K. CPI and inflation. US China Trade Deal and Trump is threatening to replace Jerome Powell.

Ep162 Elon Musk’s fiery critique of government spending to BlackRock’s surprising Bitcoin moves this episode dives deep into the shifting tides of finance, politics, and cryptocurrency. We explore California’s new crypto bill, Coinbase’s warnings about U.S. debt, and the growing debate on Bitcoin’s role as a reserve currency. 

Ep161 This episode covers three big crypto developments: Coinbase’s security breach and its impact on user trust, Texas’ push for a Bitcoin reserve to strengthen its economy, and Bitcoin’s latest price surge, fueled by Trump’s influence and evolving regulations.  

The first ever collaboration episode with Trevor from The Build-A-Mine Podcast. They sit down and discuss their origins and journeys in the Bitcoin space. 

Ep160 The Guys talk about the Bitcoin price being back above $100K. Trump's chaotic moves look to be paying off. We have three Bitcoin bills signed into law at a state level. McGregor promotes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for Ireland in his run for president. 

Ep159: Bitcoin’s price is climbing, and the guys believe this is only the beginning. With a staggering **$10 trillion** in assets poised to flood into Bitcoin as banks gear up to offer it to their clients, the market is bracing for a seismic shift. But there’s turbulence ahead—**bearish U.S. GDP numbers** for Q1 of 2025 are rolling in, casting a shadow over traditional markets. Will Bitcoin emerge as the safe haven? 

Ep158 Bitcoin moves in a positive direction along with Gold as the Stock Markets tumble under the chaos of Trump. Is this a good sign as the dollar weakens that Bitcoin is performing well? Trump also applies pressure to Powell as He still wants to see the Fed cut rates. 

Ep157 What will Monday April 7th hold? Tariffs are rocking the market. Bitcoin seems to be decoupling from traditional markets. What is Trump's game plan, will it work? What will the markets bring tomorrow? How will Bitcoin react?

Ep156 GDP for Q4 came out higher than expected. Unemployment reduced slightly over last week. Gamestop is taking a page out of Saylors playbook. Trump is going to push a huge amount of stable coins with the GENIUS ACT.

Ep155 The Fed plans modest rate cuts amidst slower growth and rising unemployment. US States led by Texas are exploring Bitcoin reserves. Meanwhile Bitcoin ETF's see large inflows despite bearish trend in March. 

Ep154:  Inflation trends: CPI at 2.8%, with shelter and food costs driving increases.  Bitcoin ETFs see $3.9B outflows amid market volatility and extreme fear in crypto markets (Fear & Greed Index at 21).  Global trade wars escalate, impacting prices and economic stability.  Josh Mandell's cryptic Bitcoin price prediction—$444K peak?  

Ep153 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,  1. **Bitcoin ETFs**: Overview of daily flows and performance for funds like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale.2. **Texas Bitcoin Reserve**: Texas plans to create a Bitcoin reserve, with mixed opinions on its impact and risks.3. **U.S. Job Report**: February 2025 job report shows 151,000 jobs added and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.4. **White House Crypto Summit**: President Trump supports the cryptocurrency industry with executive orders promoting digital asset markets and creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The summit includes industry leaders and key administration officials promising favorable treatment for the crypto industry.

Ep152 HODLing 4 Dear Life: Bitcoin ETFs, State Legislation on Bitcoin Reserves, Bybit Hack, and Tariff Announcements**1. **Bitcoin ETF Inflows and Outflows**:   - Discussion of daily net flows for various Bitcoin ETFs from February 11th to 28th, 2025.   - Highlight the total outflows amounting to approximately $3,005 million USD.2. **State Legislation on Bitcoin Reserves**:   - Utah leads efforts to establish the first state-backed Bitcoin reserve, with over 50 Bitcoin-related bills progressing across at least 22 states.   - North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Montana are also advancing their Bitcoin reserve bills.   - Expected that four to five states will pass their Bitcoin reserve legislation this year despite some setbacks.3. **Bybit Hack**:   - Bybit experienced a massive $1.4 billion exploit, the largest heist in crypto history, carried out by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group.   - Bybit has launched a recovery campaign and plans to release an audited report on its asset status.4. **Tariff Announcements**:   - President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and a 10% levy on Chinese goods, effective March 4th.   - The rationale behind the tariffs is to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. and raise significant revenue.   - Economists are concerned that the tariffs could worsen inflation as importers may pass the costs onto consumers.

Ep151 In this episode, we'll cover Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund investing $460 million in Bitcoin, potentially influencing other funds. We'll also discuss Montana's progress on a bill that could make Bitcoin a reserve asset, and Argentina's President Javier Milei's promotion of the LIBRA meme coin, its crash, and the ongoing lawsuit. Lastly, we'll touch on the surge of new cryptocurrency tokens in January, raising concerns about market liquidity.

Ep150 CPI came in at 3% and was above expectations. Additional States have jumped onto the Strategic Reserve bandwagon, and we are now at 27 states. With Wyoming and North Dakota both having bills that died. 

In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin's performance at $98,000, Standard Chartered's prediction of $500,000 by 2028, and the growing number of U.S. states establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves. We also cover the Czech Republic's tax exemption on Bitcoin, David Sacks' role as the White House's crypto czar, and Trump's upcoming Bitcoin ETF launch. Tune in for the latest crypto news and insights!

Ep148 In this episode, we delve into the recent decline in Bitcoins price, Influenced by various factors such as China's AI developments and U.S. Federal Reserve policies. We also discuss the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve initiative, Ripple's lobbying efforts, and the new tax policy favoring domestic crypto projects. Additionally, we highlight the importance of buying a solo miner to support Bitcoin's decentralized nature and BlackRock's filing to perform IBIT transfers in kind. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal events and their implications for the crypto world.

Ep147 In this episode, the guys dive into the whirlwind of the first full days of Trump's presidency for his second term. They discuss the roller coaster ride of market reactions, the much-anticipated crypto executive order, and its mixed reception. The SEC's decision to rescind SAB rules, Lummis taking the helm as the crypto chair, and Trump's speech at Davos are all covered. Despite the positive news, Bitcoin's price remains indecisive.

Ep146 The Bitcoin Price has been all over the place lately and has started to swing back to the upside. Biden's final days in office and operation chokepoint 2.0 will officially die. CPI came in higher than expected. New SEC chair coming and Trump executive orders about to be signed. 

Ep145 Bitcoin surpasses $100K. Celebrating 16 years of Bitcoin. Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election. Elon Musk's X platform may introduce payments. China bans Bitcoin again