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Nathaniel Whittemore

A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of Blockworks.

The Breakdown

A reading and discussion showing that some people will just never like Bitcoin. Featuring readings of:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/06/invest-bitcoin-trump-musk-cryptocurrency/76800410007/

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bitcoin-prices-microstrategy-markets-assets-federal-reserve-810db1b9

https://www.ft.com/content/8533f856-57f1-4765-a3dc-d866543092be

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Think $100K BTC Would Stop Beanie Baby Comparisons? Think Again

NLW covers the first Bitcoin weekly close over $100,000, plus looks at Coinbase's FOIA requests that show the pressure put on banks by regulators. 

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FOIA Requests Prove Operation Choke Point 2.0 is Real

A look at Bitcoin game theory around the world with the latest between El Salvador and the IMF, CZ on China, and more. 

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Global Bitcoin Game Theory

The President-elect is weighing in on Bitcoin, and thinks it should hit $150,000 early in his presidency. NLW covers why during this administration, Trump seems likely to view the price of Bitcoin as reflective of his policies. 

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Trump's $150k BTC Price Target

Bitwise recently published a set of predictions for 2025. NLW reviews and analyzes the firm's bets, using them to contextualize the year that was. 

Read more: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-market-insights/the-year-ahead-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025

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$200k BTC and More Crypto 2025 Predictions

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Dec 13

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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

A reading and discussion inspired by:

https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/06/proof-of-operation-chokepoint-2-0

https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/11/opening-doors-for-banks-under-a-trump-administration

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How to Unwind OCP 2.0

Bitcoin punched up to a new all time high on Sunday as Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fever heats up. 

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Bitcoin in Santa Claus Mode Smashes to New ATH

Bitcoin smashes through another all time high. The SEC meanwhile has sent a Wells Notice of their intent to sue Cyberkongz. The question is whether it's just the Enforcement Division clearing out their desks, or the start of an 11th hour assault. 

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The SEC Sends a Parting Shot at the NFT Space

The market had its worse reaction to a Fed meeting in the last few years as the FOMC cut rates as anticipated, but revised future projections to reflect more uncertainty on cuts in 2025. NLW covers the news and the reaction. 

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Trump's $150k BTC Price Target

Trump's $150k BTC Price Target

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