The Ultimate Savings Tech: How Insurance Fortifies Bitcoin's Promise

The Last Trade 3/21/25

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It’s not just another asset…in the digital age, it’s The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.

00:00 – Intro & Market Analysis 06:26 – Understanding Bitcoin’s Asymmetrical Opportunity 09:28 – Public Perception and Adoption of Bitcoin 12:25 – Bitcoin as a Savings Technology 15:27 – Comparing Bitcoin and Traditional Assets 18:33 – The Role of Gold in the Modern Economy 21:24 – Bitcoin’s Volatility and Market Confidence 24:27 – Central Banks and Bitcoin Reserves 27:28 – Security Risks in Digital Assets 30:23 – Budget Neutral Strategies for Bitcoin Acquisition 46:43 – Governments’ Approach to Bitcoin and Strategic Reserves 54:39 – The Role of Insurance in Bitcoin Custody 01:05:58 – Future Market Movements and Bitcoin’s Potential 01:13:04 – Outro & Disclaimer