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The Bitcoin Layer

The Bitcoin Layer

The Bitcoin Layer is a premium markets research provider, covering bitcoin through a global macro lens | Research, Analysis, & Education Featuring Nik Bhatia, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor. Subscribe to our research publication and YouTube channel to learn about global macroeconomics, bitcoin, Lightning Network, the monetary and financial system, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and geopolitics. Most importantly, develop a

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12:51

Data Worsens & Rates Plummet As Powell Tries To Pump...

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2023/12/02

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Joe breaks down the ISM Manufacturing survey for November into its subcomponents, explaining why the survey hasn't contracted as quickly as previous cycles and why the rates market's reaction has an equal shot at overdoing it as it has at being correct in preparing for the worst. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you

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26:17

Bloomberg Analyst: Bitcoin ETFs Are A Done Deal

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2023/11/30

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas. Eric breaks down the latest in BlackRock's and Fidelity's efforts to achieve approval for their bitcoin spot ETFs. His expectation is for approval early next year based on the SEC's latest requests and shares his thoughts on Binance and Coinbase. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The

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17:42

Thanksgiving Bitcoin & Macro Talking Points

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2023/11/22

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik delivers 6 talking points for your holiday gatherings on bitcoin and global macroeconomics. From bitcoin's staggering outperformance to the deterioration of US economic data, equip yourself with charts and metrics to explain today's macro picture. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit

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36:53

Reverse Repo (RRP) Explainer & Markets Update

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2023/11/18

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik dives deeper into the Fed's Reverse Repo (RRP) facility and gives a brief history of its origin and function. He explains how the RRP relates to other portions of the Fed's balance sheet as well as other money market sectors. Lastly, Nik provides an update on Treasury yields, the yield curve, and monetary policy expectations. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New

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37:54

Bitcoin Is GREEN TECH

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2023/11/16

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Batten, cofounder of CH4 Capital. Daniel is a clean tech investor and has been dedicated to the mitigation of methane emissions for the past several years. He now invests in bitcoin mining operations around the world that utilize landfill gases for energy. The implications for bitcoin as an environmental force are wide and powerful, and Daniel

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37:22

Is There An Airbnb BUBBLE Bursting?

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2023/11/14

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Max Gagliardi, founder of Ancova Energy. We bring Max on to discuss his real estate project, Mountain Fork Vacations in Oklahoma. Max explains the economics of short-term rentals and answers questions about a potential Airbnb bubble. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit

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30:14

Oil Crashes, Treasury Auction Disaster, & Fed's RRP...

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2023/11/10

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik gives us another timely global macroeconomic and markets update. He explains the recent weakness in oil price by using recent news from FedEx, transportation employment data, and used car prices for context. He also walks us through why the terrible Treasury auction requires further investigation and explains the Fed's reverse repo facility for beginners. New

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35:21

Riot CEO: Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Energy Grids

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2023/11/09

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Riot CEO Jason Les. Jason walks us through what it's like operating one of the world's largest mining facilities, legislative efforts throughout the United States to support miners, and why bitcoin can contribute to the stabilization of energy grids. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by

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35:24

Glassnode Analyst: BULLISH On-Chain Fundamentals For...

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2023/11/07

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined once again by Glassnode on-chain analyst Checkmate. He walks us through a series of charts in which we see holder behavior and exchange flows consistent with the transition from bear market to bull market. We also learn about Glassnode's preferred metric to realized value and MVRV. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer

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21:17

Recession Imminent As Yields Plummet & Economy Sours:...

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2023/11/03

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and the US Labor Secretary." In this video, Joe walks through the largest week of economic data in 2023 which is bound to be a cycle turning point thanks to an overwhelming influx of bad data on all fronts. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit https://river.com and start buying today, or visit https://river.com/TBL for $5 free when you sign up and buy $100 in Bitcoin. Subscribe

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45:23

Global Macro Masterclass with Nik Bhatia

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2023/11/02

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik walks us through his entire global macroeconomic framework. From Treasuries to economic indicators to the Federal Reserve's seemingly unlimited money creation, join us for a masterclass in economic and markets analysis. This lecture combines interest rates, inflation, yield curve, business surveys, and asset performance into one study. New YouTube videos M/W/F —

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11:35

The US Economy Is (Not) Growing & Resilient

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2023/10/27

Do you think the US economy is growing at 4.9% quarterly? I've got a bridge to sell you. In this video, Joe debunks the headline data regarding a strong and resilient US economy and unpacks the unsustainable fiscal path that has fueled this disingenuous data for several decades. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit https://river.com and start buying today, or visit https://river.com/TBL for $5 free when you sign up and buy $100 in

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28:32

Bitcoin Up 100% IN 2023 On ETF Hopes

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2023/10/25

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik provides an update across bitcoin and financial markets, including bitcoin's strong price increase over the past week. He discusses bitcoin outpacing Ethereum as of late, compares bitcoin's returns to other asset classes, and explains the risks facing bitcoin amidst the optimism surrounding an ETF approval. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The

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21:24

Senator Lummis: Bitcoin Is A COMMODITY

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2023/10/20

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik is joined by United States Senator Cynthia Lummis to discuss Bitcoin and digital asset regulation. Senator Lummis explains why she believes Bitcoin is a commodity, but more importantly, why there is so much momentum throughout the government on understanding Bitcoin's correct classification. We also learn about the latest legislative efforts across stablecoins,

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41:33

Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is EXPLODING

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2023/10/19

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik is joined by Sam Wouters, Research Analyst at River. Nik asks Sam about his latest report detailing the exponential growth in Lightning Network (LN) adoption over the past two years. Sam explains that LN is here to stay, how it expands the capabilities of bitcoin, and why bitcoin and LN complement each other. Watch to learn more about the game-changing nature of

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20:22

Recession In 2024? Most Likely.

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2023/10/17

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik answers the question everybody is wondering: is 2024 going to bring a recession along with it? He goes through economic data on the consumer, housing, business sentiment, and manufacturing and determine that the economy is showing many signs of recession despite some bright spots. Nik also shows us the massive inflow into cash instruments which generally indicates

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38:10

Bitcoin Mining Masterclass | Marshall Long

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2023/10/13

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik is joined by bitcoin miner Marshall Long, who has been involved in the industry since 2010. Marshall gives the audience a captivating mix of bitcoin mining basics and global experience, in which he discusses mining in China, power grid management, emersion technology, and his opinions on the global chip supply chain. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts

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38:10

Bitcoin Mining Masterclass | Marshall Long

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/10/13

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik is joined by bitcoin miner Marshall Long, who has been involved in the industry since 2010. Marshall gives the audience a captivating mix of bitcoin mining basics and global experience, in which he discusses mining in China, power grid management, emersion technology, and his opinions on the global chip supply chain. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts

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4:57

First Ever BITCOIN CLASS At Major US Business School

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2023/10/11

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this short film, we walk around University of Southern California with Nik. He shares his deep family connection to @USC & @USCMarshallSchoolofBusiness , what he is trying to build as an educator, and how it all relates to the work done by The Bitcoin Layer. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation

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4:57

First Ever BITCOIN CLASS At Major US Business School

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/10/11

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this short film, we walk around University of Southern California with Nik. He shares his deep family connection to @USC & @USCMarshallSchoolofBusiness , what he is trying to build as an educator, and how it all relates to the work done by The Bitcoin Layer. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation

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