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Simple but Profitable: The Success of Bitcoin Speculation
41:02 - 46:33 (05:31)
A small group of individuals are potentially making over a billion dollars from simply speculating on Bitcoin due to its recent surge in value, highlighting the lucrative nature of cryptocurrency investment.
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The speaker discussed a group chat where people speculated on GameStop's sudden surge, with some suggesting it was due to the stock being heavily shorted.
41:02 - 42:13 (01:11)
Summary
The speaker discussed a group chat where people speculated on GameStop's sudden surge, with some suggesting it was due to the stock being heavily shorted. The speaker invested and could have made a significant profit, but does not support Elon Musk's promotion of Dogecoin solely for the sake of memes.
ChapterSimple but Profitable: The Success of Bitcoin Speculation
Episode#148 with Jack Smith - How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street, Taboola's Billion-dollar Payday, and How Grayscale is Printing Money
PodcastMy First Million
Despite the recent surge in Tesla's stock price, the short position against it remains huge, which could result in significant losses for those who bet against the electric automaker.
42:13 - 44:19 (02:05)
Summary
Despite the recent surge in Tesla's stock price, the short position against it remains huge, which could result in significant losses for those who bet against the electric automaker.
ChapterSimple but Profitable: The Success of Bitcoin Speculation
Episode#148 with Jack Smith - How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street, Taboola's Billion-dollar Payday, and How Grayscale is Printing Money
PodcastMy First Million
Grayscale, a company that manages digital assets, charges customers a management fee of 2%, and trades at a higher price than the underlying Bitcoin holdings they have.
44:19 - 46:33 (02:14)
Summary
Grayscale, a company that manages digital assets, charges customers a management fee of 2%, and trades at a higher price than the underlying Bitcoin holdings they have. This has led to customers paying a premium for their Bitcoin in the absence of a Bitcoin ETF, which would make it easier for normal investors to buy Bitcoin without holding it themselves.