
About this episode
In today's episode of 1000x, Jonah and Avi discuss markets and trading ETH:BTC. We also cover our worst trades and what we learned, why OG DeFi tokens pumped, how most NFTs resemble brands (not art), trading a BTC ETF approval, the setup for the next bull run and more!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:56) Our Worst Trades and Lessons from History
(17:18) Addressing Crypto Naysayers
(19:23) The OG DeFi Token Pump
(24:51) Why Are You Bullish NFTs?
(35:01) What Happens to ETH:BTC if an ETF is Approved?
(43:40) The Setup for a Bull Run in 24/25
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Resources:
The Great Game
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Game-Emergence-Street-1653-2000/dp/0743200438/
The Alchemy of Finance
https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Finance-George-Soros-ebook/dp/B0BHR5B749
Baruch My Own Story
https://www.amazon.com/Baruch-My-Own-Story-Bernard/dp/163823289X/
The Prize
https://www.amazon.com/The-Prize-Daniel-Yergin-audiobook/dp/B001GX9W5Y
Golden Tree
https://www.goldentree.com/
Cumberland
https://cumberland.io/
https://twitter.com/CumberlandSays
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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