If Only You Had Listened!

What’s driving your investment fate—personal history or market forces? Erik pits renting vs. buying, Bitcoin’s resilience against stock market chaos, and Trump’s bold tariffs. When in doubt, zoom out. Is uncertainty the only constant?

Bitcoin Holds Its Own Amid Tariff Turmoil

Trump’s new tariffs are stirring chaos—recession risks, falling stocks, and a weaker dollar. Yet, Bitcoin holds strong at $84K. Can it break free from the stock market’s grip, or is a plunge on the horizon? The market’s at a crossroads—get ready for a bumpy ride!

Stablecoins: The New Breed of Digital Dollars

Stablecoins have exploded—with Fidelity, BlackRock, and Custodia spearheading a $235B digital dollar revolution. As DeFi hacks and wild token plays unleash chaos, can Bitcoin stand as the last untouchable bastion of true digital ownership?

A Tough Climb

Crypto and stock prices are bouncing back somewhat, though it's not all that convincing – markets are still waiting for an end to the uncertainty over Trump's policy, which might take a while.

Trapped in Debt

Bonds are eroding wealth—Dutch pensions hold €1,400B in debt paper yielding negative returns. Meanwhile, Strategy’s fixed 10% shares are fueling endless bitcoin buys. Is your money truly safe in today’s outdated investment system?

Has the four-year cycle run its course?

The four-year Bitcoin cycle might be evolving. Are record peaks and retracement levels ($91.6k–$95.5k) a prelude to a new bull run or signs of a shift? With Fed moves and macro trends in play, the crypto clock may be ticking differently—don't blink!

The Netherlands is the slowpoke in class.

Deutsche Bank hails Bitcoin as “digital gold” while Europe surges ahead in crypto—with all but the Netherlands embracing the trend. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, Binance’s $2B deal, and a controversial US Bitcoin reserve proposal signal crypto’s bold new era.

Is a Mini Bear Market on the Horizon?

Trump creates a digital Fort Knox for bitcoin—no shitcoins and no taxpayer funds! With prices tumbling from $92K to $76K, is this bold reserve move fueling recovery or the onset of a mini bear market?

America Gains a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

The U.S. Establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The government has pledged not to sell its bitcoin holdings and is exploring budget-neutral ways to purchase more, giving bitcoin a fresh stamp of legitimacy.

Donald Trump's Popcorn

US Sets Up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Is the Correction Over, Will the Bull Market Continue, and What's Trump's Plan for the Financial Markets?