Simply Bitcoin

Why did bitcoin crash to $66k?! | EP 1434

Feb 5, 2026
Beautyon, founder of Azteco who builds Bitcoin voucher on-ramps, explains how vouchers mirror mobile top-ups to simplify access. He discusses scaling distribution through big partners, integrating with privacy-focused wallets like Proton, and debates censorship, ordinals, and keeping Bitcoin focused on money. Multiple short takes on making Bitcoin everyday and expanding global on-ramps.
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ANECDOTE

Called The Top, You Were Mocking Me

  • Nico recalls feeling a familiar 'edge of a cliff' dread in October and was mocked for calling the top.
  • He never sold and has been stacking the dip while others criticized his stance.
INSIGHT

Institutions See Volatility-Adjusted Upside

  • JP Morgan quant argues Bitcoin looks more attractive than gold on a volatility-adjusted basis after recent moves.
  • The bank notes ETF outflows reflect broad negative sentiment despite the valuation case.
INSIGHT

Four-Year Cycle Still Intact

  • The four-year Bitcoin cycle remains intact and historically dictates bear-market timing toward later-year bottoms.
  • Nico expects the pattern to continue, implying bottoming around October if history repeats.
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