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Bitcoin Roars Back: $79K, Broken Forks & Broken Wallets

August 22, 2026 · YouTube · All episodes
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Where the panel landed

Will Bitcoin be higher or lower next week?

The panel discussed the recent Bitcoin rally, influenced by Treasury bond buybacks and short liquidations, and the potential for a dip before a continued upward trend.

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Agreement on the potential for further gains, but with a short-term correction expected.

What they were watching

Bitcoin price action, Treasury bond buybacks, short liquidations, MicroStrategy's financial activity, and the potential for a near-term correction.

Bitcoin Price Rally

Bitcoin's price surged due to Treasury bond buybacks and short liquidations, raising questions about its long-term stability and potential for a correction.

MicroStrategy's Financial Activity

MicroStrategy's recent sales and lack of Bitcoin purchases raised concerns about their strategy and ability to capitalize on the current market conditions.

AOC and Bernie Coin

A speculative discussion arose about the potential for AOC and Bernie Sanders to launch their own cryptocurrency, highlighting the broader trend of political figures exploring blockchain technology.

It's a typical example of a central point of failure.— Victoria Jones
Once you win the game, then you can change the rules.— Jesse

Story of the Week

Bitcoin Rally Fueled by Bond Buybacks and Short Squeezes

Bitcoin experienced a significant price increase driven by Treasury bond buybacks and short liquidations, prompting discussion about its continued volatility and potential for a short-term correction.

Bitcoin is as an alternative currency. So if you look at the dollar and you say, well, the dollar's too heavy because they're printing too much of it. What else can I get into?— Jesse
Until next time, bye bye.
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