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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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35:12

Global Macro Update: Fed Will Print, Bitcoin STUCK At...

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2024/06/07

In this episode, Nik recaps an eventful week in economic releases and bitcoin price movement. He explains the latest developments in the labor market, analyzes bitcoin fundamentals and price behavior, considers the election's impact on Treasuries, and concludes with an opinion on the state of the Fed's ample reserves framework. His ultimate conclusion is that the Fed will be forced to expand its balance sheet. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to

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38:15

Stanford Professor: Fed Is Scared Of REPO CRISIS

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2024/06/06

In this episode, Nik breaks down a Wall Street Journal opinion piece about the Fed's balance sheet. While explaining Fed policy rates, the repo market, and why wholesale repo funding is the most important component of financial plumbing, Nik describes how the Fed could use the timing of Fedwire payments as an indication of reserve scarcity. This an a very educational episode for those interested in Fed policy mechanics and monetary plumbing. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit

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22:27

Bitcoin Is About To BREAKOUT To $80,000

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2024/06/04

In this video, Joe walks through several bitcoin charts to make the case that we're breaking out and moving to and through new all-time highs. He discusses some price action technical analysis, the descending channel bitcoin is trying to break above, the momentum that BTC has built underneath it, and the solid launchpad to take off from with very little froth in the futures market. He concludes with the dismal macro data of late, and how that will impact BTC and other risk throughout the year. The

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26:47

Markets Update: BAD DATA To Kick-Off June

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2024/06/04

In this episode, Nik delivers an economic and markets update to start the trading month of June. With a weak ISM manufacturing release on Monday morning, Treasury yields and the dollar declined, the latter breaking an important trendline. Nik discusses a record in SOFR daily usage, a terrible day in crude oil prices, and looks at Redfin housing data to identify a some trouble in inventories. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus

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47:14

Global Macro Update: Bitcoin Thrives When US...

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2024/05/30

In this episode, Nik brings us a global macro update focused on the US government's grand manipulation of the dollar. Nik argues that although the dollar index oscillates, the major theme of introducing dollar liquidity/supply to suppress its value continues to drive asset prices, including Treasuries, stocks, gold, and of course, bitcoin. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the US fiscal picture, tax receipts, interest expense, debt-to-GDP, asset returns, and a global monetary reset. The Bitcoin

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17:00

Bitcoin Is Changing Lives In Africa

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2024/05/29

In this episode, Nik is joined by TBL's correspondent in Africa, Noelyne Sumba. Recorded just before Marathon's huge announcement on mining bitcoin in Kenya, Noelyne explains recent positive developments in North and East Africa around bitcoin mining. As policymakers continue to enact pro-mining ordinances and approve investment in Africa, Noelyne discusses why she thinks lives will be positively affected as energy infrastructure and consumption can bring people hope and better access to the global

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18:53

Could The United States BUY BITCOIN?

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2024/05/29

In this video, Joe walks through bombshell developments last week in the political sphere surrounding bitcoin. He discusses the announcement that Donald Trump is reportedly considering bitcoin to address the U.S.' $35-trillion debt problem. He also breaks down the U.S. debt problem and why it has become so unsustainable, showing the trajectory of our debt growth and providing an analogy for viewers to better understand it. He discusses how this would be the first instance of a G20 nation purchasing

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46:53

Bitcoin Is In A Classic BULL MARKET with Checkmate

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2024/05/23

In this episode, Nik is joined by bitcoin on-chain analyst James Check (Checkmate). They present an overview of realized price and MVRV, two of bitcoin's foundational on-chain metrics to help people understand the importance of this new study. Checkmate presents bitcoin market analysis and his highest signal on-chain charts to demonstrate why he believes bitcoin is exhibiting classic bull market behavior. Nik finishes with some bullish thoughts on bitcoin's maturation. The Bitcoin Layer is brought

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17:41

Washington Goes PRO-CRYPTO: BTC SURGES, ETH ETFs

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2024/05/21

In today's video, Joe discusses the latest developments in bitcoin and the broader ecosystem. In the last 24 hours, the SEC has pivoted from not approving a spot Ethereum ETF to fast-tracking its approval, causing Ethereum to jump 20% and ETH/BTC to move above 0.05. He discusses how the House and Senate are now majorly pro-crypto, passing 3 separate bills in the last 10 days in support of the ecosystem. Finally, Joe wraps it all up with a look at bitcoin's bull flag breakout, signaling a bull market

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41:10

Explaining Michael Howell's Global Liquidity Framework

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2024/05/21

In this episode, Nik summarizes his recent conversation with CrossBorder Capital founder Michael Howell. After Nik interviewed Michael on May 9th, viewers asked us for more education surrounding some of the key concepts covered, including how to understand Howell's liquidity index itself, Treasury bill monetization by banks, and duration's impact on financial markets. Nik concludes with why global liquidity matters for bitcoin. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit

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35:25

Bitcoin ETFs are DEMOLISHING Records: "This Is Crazy"...

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2024/05/17

In this episode, Nik is joined by Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Eric details the records shattered by BlackRock's and Fidelity's bitcoin ETFs, explains why bitcoin gives investors portfolio completion, and forecasts the next couple years of institutional demand. He also opines on the latest disclosures showing that hedge funds and pension funds have started purchasing bitcoin ETFs. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus

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42:54

Global Macro Update: Bitcoin Soars as CPI Falls

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2024/05/15

In this episode, Nik delivers a global macro update after CPI misses expectations and bitcoin jumps over 5%. He starts with the latest inflation data and weighs policy motivations at the Federal Reserve. After recapping inflation and very poor retail sales data, Nik goes through the candlesticks of Treasuries, stocks, and bitcoin to measure the market's reaction, which is bullish due to the promise of more liquidity and rate cuts this year. He also notes that TBL is on recession watch and Ethereum

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13:03

Bitcoin Update: GameStop Soars 170%, Bitcoin Flashing...

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2024/05/14

In this video, Joe provides a timely bitcoin update after more sideways price action. He covers GameStop's surprise resurgence, why credit spreads are still low and can stay there for a while, miner economics, spending behavior, and why bitcoin stands to chop higher through the summer given the favorable macro and liquidity backdrop. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus Bitcoin when you buy. Subscribe and turn on notifications for

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25:59

Bitcoin's Future Is Bright In USA, Congress Stops...

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2024/05/13

In this episode, Nik is joined by Crypto.com's head of legal Justin Wales. He is the author of a new book, The Crypto Legal Handbook, an overview of the laws and regulations surrounding the young industry of digital assets. A long time bitcoiner, Justin walks us through the industry's latest legislative battles against the SEC and the notable victory in Congress from a bipartisan contingent to block the SEC's anti-crypto agenda. He concludes that the future is bright for bitcoin regulation in the

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59:48

Global Liquidity Update with Michael Howell

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2024/05/09

In this episode, Nik and Joe are joined by CrossBorder Capital founder and Capital Wars author Michael Howell. In a wide ranging discussion on liquidity, the global monetary system, and bitcoin, Michael shares his theories on how this year will play out in financial markets. We ask him about debt monetization, currency devaluation forces on Japan and China, the impact of cross-border capital flows, why bitcoin is an excellent barometer of global liquidity, and much more. The Bitcoin Layer is

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17:12

Bitcoin Update: Older Coins Are HODLING, But Bull...

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2024/05/07

In this video, Joe walks through 4 bitcoin charts and 1 chart about excess savings. He breaks down the near-term price action and why we have been consolidating for 10 weeks in a row, the broader macro factors at play for the rest of the year, why the smart money have taken profits but are now holding onto their coins, and why you should zoom out and observe that the bull market is likely not even close to finished just yet. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL

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40:12

Wall St. Trader: Fed Is TRAPPED, I'm SHORT Small Cap...

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2024/05/06

In this episode, Nik is joined by veteran investor Craig Shapiro. Craig breaks down why he is short small cap stocks by explaining how Powell is gaslighting the markets, why Yellen continues to dump Treasuries on the investing public, and how profit margins will struggle considering policy rates remain above 5%. Craig also explains why he is long bitcoin and gold. Craig's Trading Service & Writing: - https://t.co/gXfJxXXnhW - https://t.co/qtPWQ4dbvJ - https://twitter.com/ces921 The Bitcoin Layer

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31:37

Global Macro Update: Bitcoin Bounces 10%, Economy...

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2024/05/03

In this episode, Nik brings us a global macro update, focusing on bitcoin's correlation with the stock market, the US government's intentions on inflation, and recent weak economic data. He presents 18 charts to recap an eventful week in currency markets, what was said at the FOMC meeting and Jerome Powell press conference, and the latest US Treasury deficit funding needs. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus Bitcoin when you

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65:34

The AI REVOLUTION & Its Impact On The World Economy...

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2024/05/02

In this episode, Nik is joined by international economist and Copenhagen Business School professor Lars Christensen. Lars presents a masterclass on foreign exchange rates, currency movements, and the international monetary system. The audience will learn about secular shifts in the Japanese economy driving currency devaluation, China's predicament of below-trend growth, why the AI revolution is boosting the natural growth rate in the United States, and how the global economy will be impacted by it

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24:43

Japanese Yen MEGA DEVALUATION: What's Next?

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2024/04/30

In this episode, Nik breaks down the current devaluation of the Japanese yen. With a 27% decline since the beginning of 2022, the weakening yen is a policy decision by the government to attempt to inflate away its debt. Nik goes through charts on Japan's debt to GDP, speculates on whether this move is influenced by the United States in an effort to impact China's economy, and concludes with a chart of bitcoin priced in JPY. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL

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