
The CRYPTO REVOLUTION Is Here with Ryan Horst #cryptocurrency
About this episode
The crypto market is red hot right now. But what's it all about? Is it real or is it just a fad? And—most important—how can you profit from it? Ryan Horst, founder of BIG Crypto, joins me for a discussion on the present and future of cryptocurrency.
If you've ever wanted to learn more about the world of cryptocurrency, this is your chance. We dabble into bitcoin and cryptocurrency all the time on this podcast, which goes to show how prominent blockchain technology is —and will become— for merchants and consumers, alike.
Ryan clears us up on a few crypto concepts, explaining how community is the ultimate goal for every trader and bitcoin player. Everyone wins when crypto is played right, meaning you don't have to worry about competition.
We'll also be talking about what it means for the future of cryptocurrency—the good stuff, like what it means for banks and governments; and the bad stuff, like how it might affect your privacy (or lack of it).
Interested in entering the crypto market? You can join BIG Crypto and join a full-on community of people who range from experts in crypto to serious enthusiasts with a taste for sweet crypto fortune.
00:00 Intro to Ryan Horst, His Journey into Crypto Coaching
09:15 Don't Wait for the Best Opportunity, Just Take Your Chance
11:24 Everybody Wins in a Crypto Community
17:33 Measuring the Value of Bitcoin in 2025
20:26 Why Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere (But Won't Be Used for Payments)
28:04 The Future of Currency Is Digital
30:20 Consumer Privacy in the Crypto Space
36:52 Understanding the Difference Between Blockchain and Crypto
Connect with Ryan:
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ryanhorst_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-horst/
BIG Crypto: https://www.blockchaininsightgroup.com/
Connect with Maria:
Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com
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