2025 Recap + 2026 Predictions: Real Signals, Fake Noise, & BTC's Path to $250K

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00:00 - Year-End Reflections and Top Deals

12:45 - Market Signals and ETF Flows

25:13 - Stablecoins and Digital Asset Integration

28:19 - Noise in the Market: DATs and Cycle Theory

35:26 - Reevaluating Bitcoin Cycles

36:01 - The Quantum Debate

37:09 - Predictions for Bitcoin's Future

41:39 - Market Dynamics and Predictions

53:45 - Innovative Banking Solutions for 2026

59:55 - The Future of Multi-Institution Custody

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