The Crypto Beat · January 30, 2026, 6:45AM EST · 33:52
Anthony Pompliano and Jeff Park argue that deflation, not inflation, may be Bitcoin’s biggest headwind, challenging the narrative that fueled institutional adoption in 2020. They suggest institutions aren’t trying to exit fiat, but are instead integrating Bitcoin into the legacy system to attract new clients and revenue.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – The Independent Investor
05:45 – Institutions & Bitcoin
08:20 – Bitcoin vs Altcoins
12:00 – Biggest Risks to Bitcoin
17:30 – The Weak Dollar Play
22:00 – AI & Occupy AI
28:15 – Favorite Investments
33:00 – Long-Term Outlook
Guest links:
Anthony Pompliano – https://x.com/APompliano
Jeff Park – https://x.com/dgt10011
Kelvin Sparks – https://x.com/imyoungsparks
Tim Copeland – https://x.com/timccopeland
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