{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"American Hodl - More Bullish Than Ever","description":"In this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family\u2019s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring. \u2013\u2013\u2013 Offers &amp;amp; Discounts \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2b50 Get 10% OFF Blockhunters \u2014 the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https:\/\/blockhuntersgame.com\/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/affiliate\/matrix\/event\/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world\u2019s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us\/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com\/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https:\/\/thebitcoinmatrix.com\/sponsors\/ \u2013\u2013\u2013 Get To Know Today's Guest\u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 HODL on X: https:\/\/x.com\/americanhodl8 \u2022 HODL on X: npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs \u2013\u2013\u2013 Socials \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 Check out our new website at https:\/\/TheBitcoinMatrix.Com \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https:\/\/x.com\/cedyoungelman \u2022 Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https:\/\/x.com\/_bitcoinmatrix \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs \u2013\u2013\u2013 Chapters \u2013\u2013\u2013 00:00 - Intro 01:18 \u2013 Welcome Back, HODL 03:30 \u2013 Bear Market Conviction 04:40 \u2013 Trade Wars &amp;amp; Uncertainty 07:16 \u2013 Bitcoin as an Infinite Game 09:57 \u2013 From Speculating to Saving 11:56 \u2013 Orange-Pilling Family 15:37 \u2013 Leading with Self-Custody 21:03 \u2013 Security &amp;amp; Simple Living 23:47 \u2013 Resentment from the Fiat World 26:02 \u2013 Emotional Toll of Volatility 29:27 \u2013 Spartan Class Bitcoiners 32:37 \u2013 Capital Allocation Strategy 35:17 \u2013 Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia 37:47 \u2013 $100M BTC &amp;amp; Global Shifts 40:59 \u2013 ETFs, Self-Custody &amp;amp; Citizenship 45:02 \u2013 Governments Want Your Keys 47:52 \u2013 Fourth Turning Vibes 50:58 \u2013 Bretton Woods 2.0 55:39 \u2013 Helping Others with Bitcoin 58:22 \u2013 Bitcoin\u2019s Emotional Rollercoaster 01:05:02 \u2013 Lessons from Past Cycles 01:11:32 \u2013 Long-Term Wealth Tactics 01:14:57 \u2013 Bitcoin &amp;amp; Relationships 01:18:12 \u2013 Prepping for the Bull Run 01:21:27 \u2013 Final Wisdom I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! ","author_name":"The Bitcoin Matrix","author_url":"http:\/\/bitcoinmatrix.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36256285\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187329705"}