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BlackRock JUST Confirmed MAJOR Bitcoin Price Manipulation — You Have 8 Days

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Dec 19, 2025
BlackRock's Larry Fink raises eyebrows by labeling Bitcoin as the 'asset of fear,' hinting at rampant price manipulation. The conversation delves into the volatility caused by ETF drawdowns and institutional maneuvers aimed at sidelining leveraged traders. A fascinating analysis on the threats of quantum computing to Bitcoin reveals it's more of a distant concern. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions, particularly with Venezuela, amplify market anxieties. Plus, the hosts explore Bitcoin's evolving dynamics amidst macroeconomic shifts and community triumphs.
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INSIGHT

Options Gamma Pinning Price Till Dec 26

  • A large December 26 options expiry is suppressing volatility by pinning price between ~85K and 100K.
  • When gamma expires on Dec 26, dealer hedges roll off and volatility likely returns, often causing big moves.
ADVICE

Use Fear To Stack Bitcoin

  • Be greedy when the Fear & Greed index shows extreme fear and keep stacking Bitcoin and skills.
  • Study the market and use low-sentiment periods to accumulate rather than time the market.
INSIGHT

Falling Inflation Can Signal Credit Weakness

  • A sharp disinflation print likely signals consumer strain and reduced credit creation, not healthy price normalization.
  • Nathan says slowing inflation can reflect banks pulling back lending and rising systemic risk.
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