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Bitcoin 2025: A New Era of Strategic Moves by Nations, Corporations, and Institutions

May 30, 2025

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.

00:00 - Market Sentiment and Price Analysis 07:09 - Insights from Bitcoin 2025 Conference 12:22 - GameStop's BTC Strategy and Market Reactions 17:17 - Sovereign Adoption and Institutional Perspectives 22:16 - Political Landscape and Bitcoin's Future 27:23 - Cultural Shifts and Mainstream Acceptance 35:59 - Political Interest in Bitcoin 41:54 - Grassroots Adoption and Education 51:05 - Bitcoin as a Payment System 53:32 - Lightning Network and Yield Generation 58:46 - Proof of Reserves and Custodial Risks 01:04:02 - Market Dynamics and Economic Policies 01:06:22 - The Fiscal Landscape and Debt Challenges 01:14:16 - The Housing Market Crisis and Its Implications 01:21:48 - Emerging Trends in Bitcoin Adoption and Security 01:29:15 - The Future of Bitcoin and Wealth Preservation 01:35:32 - Outro and Disclaimer

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