Episodes

Bitcoin Effect — Episode [Date: June 16, 2025] In this episode: • Bitcoin hits a major milestone with its fifth consecutive weekly close above 100K, showing strength despite global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. • Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract strong institutional inflows, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which now holds over 662,000 BTC (more than 3% of total supply). • Trump Media files to launch a new fund, with 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ether exposu...

Bitcoin Effect — Episode [Date: June 16, 2025] In this episode, we bring you Bitcoin news with a fresh perspective — literally! Along with our usual deep dive into Bitcoin’s latest milestones, ETF inflows, corporate treasury moves, and GameStop’s crypto strategy, we’re adding an exclusive in-studio overhead view to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how this episode comes together. Watch as host Nate Martin breaks down Bitcoin holding steady above 100K despite geopolitical tensions, institutio...

Trump’s tariffs may be reshaping the Bitcoin mining industry, beginning with where the rigs are made. Local officials in France have rejected a Bitcoin mining proposal that would have used surplus electricity—even as national lawmakers push for surplus-powered Bitcoin mining as part of the country’s energy strategy. Plus, quantum attacks on Bitcoin aren’t here yet, but one team is already building defenses. And stick around to the end for an urgent alert about the largest password breach in hist...

🏛️ Bitcoin Enters Mortgage Market | Fed Shake-Up? | Senate Approves Tax-Free BTC Transactions This episode of The Bitcoin Effect covers four major developments: 1. **Mortgage Market Meets Bitcoin** The FHFA is exploring a proposal to treat Bitcoin as an eligible asset in mortgage approvals. 2. **Bitcoin Tax Exemption Clears Senate** A new amendment would eliminate capital gains tax on small Bitcoin purchases under $600. 3. **Trump Hints at Replacing Fed Chair** The President says he's interviewi...

This episode of The Bitcoin Effect steps away from our usual focus on markets and monetary policy to ask a deeper question: What are we really celebrating on the Fourth of July? Shot across summer scenes in St. Joseph, Michigan, this episode reflects on the Declaration of Independence—not just as a historical document, but as a radical philosophy of human freedom. We revisit the ideas that sparked a revolution: 🔹 That all people are created equal 🔹 That our rights come from God, not government 🔹...

Bitcoin Breaks $123K — But Where’s Retail? Bitcoin just broke past $123,000 for the first time ever — but the hype is missing. Where are the Reddit threads, the TikTok frenzies, the Coinbase downloads? In this episode of The Bitcoin Effect, Nate Martin dives into what’s fueling this price run and why retail feels absent: surging ETF demand, macroeconomic pressure, and pro-Bitcoin politics. But beneath the surface is a growing concern about self-custody and whether this rally is just another Wall...

Charles Schwab is going after Coinbase by offering direct Bitcoin trading to traditional investors. President Trump has officially signed the GENIUS Act—but not all Bitcoiners are celebrating. And while headlines remain quiet, on-chain data shows institutional Bitcoin accumulation is ramping up behind the scenes. We break down what it all means in this episode of The Bitcoin Effect. 📊 Sources: • Bitcoin Magazine – Schwab Bitcoin trading • Ainvest.com – On-chain institutional accumulation • GENIU...

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Nate discusses the increasing trend of US state legislators writing drafts of bills to make Bitcoin into legal tender. There's one big problem... We'll talk about that in this episode of the Bitcoin Effect. Get Bitcoin rewards back with the Fold Debit Card https://use.foldapp.com/r/TXKHME9A Swan Bitcoin https://swanbitcoin.com/NateM Support the channel: strike.me/natemartin buymeacoffee.com/natemartin Twitter: @BTCEffect Twitter (tips enabled) @NateMartin99B Use Artlist for the best in royalty-f...

SUPPORT THE SHOW: strike.me/natemartin Twitter (tips enabled) @NateMartin99B buymeacoffee.com/natemartin In today's episode, -Trudeau enacts Emergency Powers,,which means that the gov’t can freeze your bank account and stop your insurance without a court order. How does this end? -One factor in the dispute: Deputy PM Freedland, who by the way is a governor in the World Economic Forum, says this ability to freeze funds includes seizing Bitcoin. You’re going to tell me how they might try, and what...

Nate discusses the importance of Bitcoin gaining exposure in educational settings. Guests for this episode include Scott and Mallory Sibley, inventors of SHAmory; and Shane Trammell, who is spearheading an after school program teaching students hands on about Bitcoin, including stacking sats themselves. Get 10% off your order of any of the products on SHAmory.com with the discount code EFFECT Use Artlist for the best in royalty-free music Get 2 months free with your annual subscription: https://...

Nate reviews Michael Saylor's Twitter Spaces appearance from last week and touches on President Bukele's predictions for 2022. Use Artlist for the best in royalty-free music Get 2 months free with your annual subscription: https://artlist.io/Nate-136323 Fold Debit Card https://use.foldapp.com/r/TXKHME9A Swan Bitcoin https://swanbitcoin.com/NateM Nate is the host for 99Bitcoins on YouTube and 99bitcoins.com Support the channel: strike.me/natemartin Twitter: @BTCEffect Twitter (tips enabled) @Nate...

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An important practice in raising children is reading to them. My guests today have created a children’s book, Bitcoin for Kiddos, that introduces kids to Bitcoin. I hope you’ll stick around and join us as we talk about their bitcoin story and how the book came to be. And stick around to the end of this episode to find out how to get 15% off of your copy of Bitcoin for Kiddos. Order the book: bitcoinforkiddos.com 15% Discount code... I told you you have to watch to the end! Fold Debit Card https:...

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Nate and David revisit an article from The Gospel Coalition that opines on whether Christians should consider owning or investing in Bitcoin. Find the article here to follow along: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christian-invest-bitcoin/ Jimmy Song's response https://jimmysong.medium.com/on-christians-investing-in-bitcoin-6688c58434b6 Fold Debit Card https://use.foldapp.com/r/TXKHME9A Swan Bitcoin https://swanbitcoin.com/NateM Support the channel: strike.me/natemartin Twitter: @BTCEf...

Nate talks with BritishHodl, successful businessman from London whose business experience includes real estate, precious metals, and investments. Nuggets of wisdom are everywhere here as they discuss: What must you be willing to do to win in more negotiations? When should you think about selling your Bitcoin? What other investments should you consider during this transition to Bitcoin adoption? Does the dollar survive? What will government eventually look like? BritishHodl's views on the Great R...

On this impromptu discussion, Nate test drives his podcasting/video/streaming stuff by opening a Twitter Spaces and waxing on about how inflation and deflation actually occur in a community or nation. Then Matt and Nate speculate as to what decisions might need to be made if a liquidity crisis were to occur, and the government can't print new money to effect a 'soft landing'. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mithcoons Support the channel: strike.me/natemartin Twitter: @BTCEffect Facebook @BTCEffect

On this episode of the Bitcoin Effect, I have a conversation with Cory Tucek, host of the podcast Bitcoin Made Simple. We touch on a number of different topics, such as: What is Bitcoin maximalism? The problem with Twitter spaces and Clubhouse, and the dangers it poses to the community of Bitcoiners What happened in 1913 that fundamentally changed the United States? And stick around to the end of the video to hear Cory’s and my thoughts on the question, What does government look like post hyperb...

On this episode of the Bitcoin Effect, I have a conversation with Nico from Simply Bitcoin, the podcast and YT channel he shares with his partner Phil, aka Coinicarus. What is the Bitcon Ethos? What he thinks are The 3 types of Bitcoiners How Government is losing grip on its monopolies on information as well as on money The dangers of state controlled money,CBDCs, and the Chinese Social Credit System How Bitcoin responded to powerful nation-state attacks on it. How does Bitcoin become a unit of ...

Nate shares the mic with SurferJimK, fresh off his talk at BitBlockBoom 2021 on Bitcoin and First Principles. Jim expounds on the importance of recognizing First Principles and touches on how Bitcoin will motivate changes in societal behaviors. Fold Debit Card https://use.foldapp.com/r/TXKHME9A Swan Bitcoin https://swanbitcoin.com/NateM Nate is the host for 99Bitcoins on YouTube and 99bitcoins.com Support the channel: strike.me/natemartin Twitter: @BTCEffect Facebook @BTCEffect

Nate discusses the hurdles Bitcoin faces and gets a price estimate for EOY 2021 from Dr. Jeff Ross, founder of Vailshire Capital. Fold Debit Card https://use.foldapp.com/r/TXKHME9A Swan Bitcoin https://swanbitcoin.com/NateM Nate is the host for 99Bitcoins on YouTube and 99bitcoins.com strike.me/natemartin Twitter @natemartin99b Clubhouse @natemartin1