Bitcoin Crushes Gold Amid Iran War: Nik Bhatia on The Money Block™ EP104
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In this episode, Matthew J. Moore interviews Nik Bhatia about Bitcoin's performance against gold amid geopolitical tensions and the implications for the macroeconomic landscape.
The Money Block™ With Matthew J. Moore – Nik Bhatia – Bitcoin vs Gold, Macro Reset & Bitcoin AgeBitcoin is up 22% against gold this month while gold has dropped sharply — even as war in Iran dominates headlines, oil spikes, and markets face fresh uncertainty. Is this the macro reset we’ve been watching for?In this eye-opening episode, host Matthew J. Moore sits down with Nik Bhatia — USC Marshall adjunct professor of finance, bestselling author of Bitcoin Age and Layered Money, and founder of The Bitcoin Layer — for a no-holds-barred discussion on why Bitcoin is outperforming traditional safe havens during geopolitical chaos, what it means when gold fails to shine in wartime, and whether escalating conflict could trigger more money printing and inflation.Key Highlights:• The 22% BTC/gold divergence: Why Bitcoin held strong while gold sold off amid war headlines• War as a macro blind spot: Bitcoin’s price action versus traditional safe-haven expectations• The Bitcoin Age is here: How current events are accelerating the macro resetGuest Links:https://x.com/timevalueofbtchttps://thebitcoinlayer.com Tune into “The Money Block™ With Matthew J. Moore”, America's Bitcoin focused TV…
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