Lyn Alden: Why This Bitcoin Cycle Was a Disappointment, And What Comes Next
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One of Bitcoin's most respected macro analysts, Lyn Alden, joins Natalie for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about what this cycle revealed. Lyn is known for calling major market trends before the crowd, and she holds nothing back on why Bitcoin's performance left even long-term believers underwhelmed. Topics include: - Is the bottom in or are we going lower? - Why Lyn expects money printing to come gradually, not all at once - Why retail hasn't shown up this Bitcoin cycle - What the capitulation tells us about where we are - The catalysts Lyn is watching for Bitcoin's next run - Why she's no longer as bullish on precious metals, including gold Follow Lyn Alden on X https://x.com/LynAldenContact 📖 Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what’s broken in our current financial system https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU ⚡ *Coin Stories is powered by Gemini* Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in Bitcoin on everyday purchases, like gas, dining, groceries, and more—with no annual fee. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees https://www.gemini.com/natalie ⚡ *Ledn* is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie ⚡ *Abundant Mines* 100% Passive Income. Massive Tax Advantages. Start Bitcoin Mining Today. Get 1 month of free hosting with my link https://abundantmines.com/Natalie/ Watch my podcast with the founders https://youtu.be/s8Ej8YwJwXE ⚡ *Speed Lightning Wallet* For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats https://www.speed.app/coinstories ⚡ *Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet* was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES99 at https://bitkey.world ⚡ *The Bitcoin Way* Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie ⚡ *BitcoinIRA* You can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie *Natalie's Upcoming Events* ⚡ Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL https://tickets.b.tc ⚡ Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 *Extra Services to Consider* ⚡ Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations https://www.efani.com/natalie ⚡ Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie for a discounted plan. *IN THIS EPISODE* 00:00 Bitcoin sentiment 1:21 Retail never showed up 2:08 Bitcoin price ATH $126k 3:52 ETFs & derivatives 5:56 Precious metals 7:05 Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card | Bitcoin is For Everyone 7:44 Ledn Bitcoin-backed Loans | Abundant Mines 8:37 Gold to $10K? 12:08 U.S. stocks vs. gold 14:53 Bitcoin is natural money for AI 23:47 Speed Wallet | Bitkey | The Bitcoin Way | BitcoinIRA 25:57 Gradual print, not nuclear 35:31 Bitcoin's next capital 40:36 Bitcoin bull case 43:34 HODLer psychology 53:16 Lyn's sci-fi novel *OTHER RESOURCES* Natalie Brunell’s website https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/ Lyn Alden's website https://www.lynalden.com/ *SUPPORT NATALIE BRUNELL’S SHOWS* Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories *FOLLOW NATALIE BRUNELL ON SOCIAL MEDIA* X https://x.com/natbrunell https://www.instagram.com/nataliebrunell Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/ Editor: Silas Foley 📄 LEGAL & RISK DISCLOSURE 1. No Financial Advice: This content is for entertainment purposes only and not intended as financial, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Always consult a professional. 2. Sponsored Content & Affiliate Links: I may receive compensation when you use them, which helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. 3. Crypto Risk Warning: Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and speculative. Risks include loss of capital, extreme price swings, and lack of regulatory protection. 4. Accuracy & Timeliness: All content reflects personal opinion and is based on available information at the time of recording. No guarantees are made regarding accuracy or future performance. #bitcoin #crypto #macro #stocks #cryptocurrency #news #economy
