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Navigating the Macro Uncertainty: Insights from Lyn Alden on Bitcoin, Markets, and Geopolitics
The Extraordinary Month in Markets and Bitcoin's Role
Lyn Alden kicks off the discussion reflecting on the whirlwind of events that have unfolded since their last conversation. The past month has been characterized by unprecedented moves—bitcoin crossing the $50,000 mark, its market capitalization soaring into the trillions, massive institutional investments like Michael Saylor borrowing over a billion dollars at negligible interest, and Tesla investing heavily in bitcoin. She points out that it's been a "weird" period, especially for those focused solely on Bitcoin, highlighting a cycle of intense volatility and shifting market dynamics.