Mentor Sessions Ep.009: Professor Peter St Onge on EconomicCycles, the Fed, and Bitcoin’s Future
Unlock the secrets of economic cycles and supercharge yourBitcoin strategy with insights from Professor Peter St Onge. As an economist who navigated the dot-com bubble, Professor St Onge reveals how the Federal Reserve’s policies and historical monetary collapses signal Bitcoin’s rise as a hedge against fiat chaos. Explore why understanding booms, busts, and the Fed’smanipulations can protect and grow your Bitcoin stack. From tariffs to the dollar’s fate, this episode dives deep into the economic forces shaping Bitcoin’s path to dominance. Ready to master the monetary game? Watch now!
Chapters:
• 00:00:00 - Episode Introduction
• 00:01:05 - From Dot-Com to Bitcoin: Professor St Onge’s Journey
• 00:04:29 - Austrian Economics and Early Bitcoin Skepticism
• 00:08:28 - Decoding the Business Cycle
• 00:11:27 - Bitcoin: Momentum Asset or Safe Haven?
• 00:15:18 - Bitcoin’s Price as an Economic Signal
• 00:17:45 - The Fed’s Monetary Meddling: A Historical View
• 00:20:11 - The Fed Under Fire: Powell’s Rate Decisions
• 00:22:15 - Tariffs: Economic Weapon or Risk to Bitcoin?
• 00:27:51 - Dollar Demand and U.S. Reindustrialization
• 00:30:16 - Where Are We in the Cycle?
• 00:35:20 - Reframing Economic Terms for Bitcoiners
• 00:40:12 - The Fed’s Future and Bitcoin’s Triumph
• 00:47:15 - Bitcoin vs. Fiat: The 30-Year Horizon
• 00:49:51 - Protecting Wealth from a Desperate Government
• 00:53:03 - Applying Cycle Knowledge: Resources to Learn More
• 00:54:50 - Beyond Bitcoin: The Power of History
• 00:57:52 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Professor St Onge
About Professor Peter St Onge:
• Website: ProfStOnge.com
• Twitter: @ProfStOnge
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