This Week in Bitcoin 99: Empire in Denial
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Apr 8, 2026 
Luke Gromen, macro strategist and founder of FFTT who warns about dollar fragility, discusses rapid decline of dollar dominance. He explores yuan-gold-oil flows and a parallel monetary system. Conversation touches on Iran, reserve shifts, and why Bitcoin looks resilient amid geopolitical and financial stress.
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Dollar Decline As A Gradual Multipolar Shift
- Lyn Alden argues the dollar's decline is gradual and multi-causal, driven by long-term multipolar reserve diversification rather than a single shock.
- She views recent events as an accelerant on an existing trend, not an immediate collapse.
Bitcoin As Neutral Asset During Geopolitical Stress
- Bitcoin has shown relative resilience during Iran-related volatility, trading flat-to-up while stocks, bonds, and gold fell.
- Chris Las suggests geopolitical sovereign-risk narratives are increasing Bitcoin's attractiveness as a neutral asset.
Watch Multiple Channels For Bitcoin Adoption
- Expect mass adoption through multiple channels: individuals, companies, ETFs, and sovereign purchases.
- Lyn Alden cites surveys, Morgan Stanley ETF activity, and the first central bank reserve purchase as leading indicators.