FORGET JANE ST: We Found What's Suppressing Bitcoin's Price... | EP 1452

Heavy selling by miners and treasury firms is driving Bitcoin volatility; this episode explains the flows, market resilience, and what hodlers and traders should watch next.

Key Takeaways

Miners and public treasury firms sold material BTC—top miners sold ~15,000 BTC to fund AI, and large sell-offs likely explain recent price declines and cascading risk to low-$40k ranges.
Marathon and other treasuries revised 2026 policies to permit balance-sheet sales; rumors of a 53,000‑BTC dump are unlikely, but filings increase market uncertainty—check 10‑Ks before trading.
No clear evidence of market manipulation since the Jane Street suit; hosts conclude straightforward supply-demand selling, not headline conspiracies, primarily drove volatility.
Bitcoin proved resilient—holding near mid-$60k despite heavy selling, outperforming gold amid geopolitical shocks; rising exchange withdrawals and Iranian demand signal flight-to-safety flows.
Privacy and security debate: Ray Dalio cited privacy/quantum risks and yuan bias; hosts push back, saying scarcity and sovereign properties support gradual, not immediate, reserve adoption.
Events and networking: BitBlock Boom and Dallas–Fort Worth Bitcoin events in April offer Bitcoin-only, intimate networking; discount codes 'SIMPLY' and 'Gary' available; speakers include Caitlin Long and Gary Leland.
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