The Wolf Of All Streets

Bitcoin Hesitates As The Fed Prepares To Flood Markets! What's Next?

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Dec 4, 2025
In this discussion, Alex Miller, a Bitcoin builder focused on the Stacks project, dives into the current state of Bitcoin amidst the Fed's plans to inject liquidity. He highlights the contrasting rise in Bitcoin's hash rate against skepticism surrounding its future. Alex explores the integration of Bitcoin with financial systems and the evolving mining landscape, including miners shifting toward AI opportunities. Moreover, he elaborates on Stacks' proof-of-transfer mining, adding programmability and yield options for Bitcoin holders. A nuanced look at Bitcoin's potential awaits!
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INSIGHT

Market Hesitation Vs Network Strength

  • Bitcoin's present wobble reflects broad market uncertainty, not fundamental failure.
  • Network metrics like hash rate show strengthening institutional and geopolitical adoption.
ANECDOTE

Personal Miner And Rising Hash Rate

  • Alex Miller shares that hash rate climbed to ~115 exahashes, over 10x levels after FTX's collapse.
  • He also runs a small miner for garage heat and considers solo mining as hash power rises.
INSIGHT

Institutional Integration Over On‑Chain Hype

  • Last year's story was institutional integration more than on-chain innovation.
  • That shift helps break the traditional four-year cycle but keeps Bitcoin structurally intact.
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