Is AI Taking Money & Attention Away From Bitcoin? | Dan Ives

About this episode

Dan Ives discusses the implications of AI on Bitcoin and the tech landscape, including the SpaceX IPO and the US-China tech race.

Dan Ives is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities and one of Wall Street's most prominent tech analysts. In this conversation, we break down the SpaceX IPO, the AI trade across chips, software, and infrastructure, the US vs. China tech race, and what bitcoin's performance means as capital rotates into tech. ==================== Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/ ==================== Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Pompliano

Guest: Dan Ives

Topics covered

• AI impact on Bitcoin
• SpaceX IPO
• US vs China tech race
• Bitcoin performance
• Tech investments

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• AI
• SpaceX
• US
• China
• tech investments
• crypto loans
• mining

Sponsors

Figure, Simple Mining, Uphold

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wedbush Securities

Places: US, China

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