BTC224: Global Liquidity and Bitcoin w/ Matthew Mezinskis (Bitcoin Podcast)
We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network
05 Mar 2025
1:02:08
In this episode, Preston and Matthew dive deep into Bitcoin’s design, its ability to protect financial autonomy, and the macroeconomic trends shaping its value.
Matthew breaks down Bitcoin price models, stock-to-flow analysis, and the role of global liquidity. They also explore the impact of Layer-2 solutions and make bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future in global finance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Why Bitcoin serves as an "escape hatch" from centralized financial instability
04:34 - How Bitcoin’s design ensures individual financial autonomy in a digital world
06:26 - What historical economic patterns suggest about Bitcoin’s resilience
13:47 - The most overlooked factors in Bitcoin valuation and price modeling
18:48 - How stock-to-flow holds up today and alternative valuation frameworks
20:39 - Key metrics for tracking global liquidity and Bitcoin’s role as a store of value
28:38 - The significance of macro liquidity and its effect on Bitcoin’s adoption
31:38 The impact of Layer-2 scaling solutions on Bitcoin’s liquidity
43:44 - How Bitcoin’s fixed supply interacts with the need for liquidity in a digital economy
44:12 - A bold 10-year prediction for Bitcoin’s role in reshaping global finance
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Porkopolis Economics website.
- Matthew's X Account.
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In this episode, Preston and Matthew dive deep into Bitcoin’s design, its ability to protect financial autonomy, and the macroeconomic trends shaping its value.
Matthew breaks down Bitcoin price models, stock-to-flow analysis, and the role of global liquidity. They also explore the impact of Layer-2 solutions and make bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future in global finance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Why Bitcoin serves as an "escape hatch" from centralized financial instability
04:34 - How Bitcoin’s design ensures individual financial autonomy in a digital world
06:26 - What historical economic patterns suggest about Bitcoin’s resilience
13:47 - The most overlooked factors in Bitcoin valuation and price modeling
18:48 - How stock-to-flow holds up today and alternative valuation frameworks
20:39 - Key metrics for tracking global liquidity and Bitcoin’s role as a store of value
28:38 - The significance of macro liquidity and its effect on Bitcoin’s adoption
31:38 The impact of Layer-2 scaling solutions on Bitcoin’s liquidity
43:44 - How Bitcoin’s fixed supply interacts with the need for liquidity in a digital economy
44:12 - A bold 10-year prediction for Bitcoin’s role in reshaping global finance
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Porkopolis Economics website.
- Matthew's X Account.
- Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
- Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed.
NEW TO THE SHOW?
- Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
- Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
- Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs.
- Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
- Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
- Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
- Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
- Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:
- Netsuite
- SimpleMining
- CFI Education
- Unchained
- Hardblock
- Found
- Fintool
- The Bitcoin Way
- Shopify
- Vanta
- Onramp
- PrizePicks
- TurboTax
- Fundrise
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Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm