Bitcoin Uptober Loading? Live w/ Benjamin Cowen

The Starting Block Β· August 11, 2026, 7:04AM EDT Β· 48:46

ITC Founder & CEO Benjamin Cowen joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss why Bitcoin’s current cycle mirrors 2018, the likelihood of an October cycle bottom, and why institutional narratives like ETFs and strategic reserves have acted as headwinds rather than tailwinds for crypto.

OUTLINE
00:07 – Welcome & Show Intro
01:06 – Block Briefing Headlines
05:18 – Benjamin Cowen’s Background
08:16 – Bitcoin’s State Right Now
09:29 – Cycle Timing & October Bottom
15:50 – Institutional Impact on Bitcoin
19:18 – When Does Retail Return?
31:05 – AI Trade vs. Crypto
35:57 – Meme Coins & Industry Damage
40:11 – Bitcoin & Politics
43:32 – Outlook & AI Pivot
45:26 – Wrap-Up & CZ Teaser


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