Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare discuss Bitcoin’s historic price surge to $96,000, the influence of Donald Trump's re-election on crypto policy, and global proposals for Bitcoin reserves. Topics include regulatory challenges, institutional inflows, and game-changing corporate strategies.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro06:58 - Why experts believe $96,000 may not be the top for Bitcoin.14:10 - The potential impact of Trump’s re-election on U.S. Bitcoin policy.11:06 - How countries like Brazil and the U.S. are exploring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.17:38 - The global regulatory landscape: Russia’s legalization and China’s possible policy shifts.30:57 - Nic Carter’s insights into Chokepoint 2.0 and its implications for crypto innovation.31:19 - The FDIC’s controversial handling of crypto-friendly banking products.31:37 - How "pause letters" have stifled crypto innovation in traditional finance.41:31 - The surge in institutional adoption, including ETF investments and corporate treasury moves.48:07 - Microstrategy's influence on corporate debt and treasury strategies.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind 3rd Quarter 2024. Related Episode: Base Fiat Money and Bitcoin w/ Matthew Mežinskis. Related Episode: Jack Mallers on Bitcoin 2025 Expectations. American Hodl on Nostr. Jeff Ross on Nostr. Joe Carlasare on  X (Twitter), Nostr. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. SPONSORSSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock SimpleMining Unchained The Bitcoin Way Found Fintool Bluehost Vanta Fintool PrizePicks Onramp TurboTax