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Why Bitcoin Is the Only Truly Free Market, Feat. Dan Tapiero

In the wake of Trump’s promise to “go big” on stimulus, where does bitcoin and its safe-haven narrative stand?

Updated Sep 14, 2021, 8:20 a.m. Published Mar 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
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In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to “go big” on stimulus, where does bitcoin (BTC) and its safe-haven narrative stand?

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President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced a significant slate of upcoming stimulus measures, including deferred taxes and direct payments to Americans (although those details remain to be seen).

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On this episode of The Breakdown, 10T holdings CEO Dan Tapiero joins us to discuss:

  • How this forthcoming stimulus might impact upon the bitcoin narrative
  • Why some traditional safe havens like bonds might not fare well in the coming markets while others like gold are poised to thrive
  • Why markets could be positioning for a major bounce back
  • Why the Federal Reserve has more tools in its toolkit than popular media and opinion are suggesting
  • Why the dollar’s global strength is a major concern
  • Why bitcoin is the only truly free market in the world

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