TD₿: Bitcoin is About to Make a MASSIVE Move – Are You Ready? - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Bitcoin's volatility has collapsed—meaning a massive move is coming. Up or down? Meanwhile, the U.S. considers adding Bitcoin to reserves, institutions are quietly accumulating.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped sharply, historically signaling that a major price move is imminent. While speculation builds around the U.S. potentially adding Bitcoin to a strategic reserve or a new Sovereign Wealth Fund, Bitcoin has already thrived independently for 16 years.
In today’s video we examine how investors are watching to see whether this government adoption will materialize, but Bitcoin’s long-term investment case remains strong regardless.
Howard Lutnick, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, is leading the development of the U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, increasing the likelihood that Bitcoin could be included.
Bitcoin’s fundamental value lies in its scarcity, security, and independence from central banks, making it a hedge against monetary debasement.
Tick tock next block,
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Quote of the Day
“Does not occur in nature, hence, does not occur in Bitcoin.”
- Hass McCook
Job of the Day
Engineering Manager - Lightning Network
United States / Remote
Full Time
Business Operations
The Role
You'll lead the Block Lightning Team within Bitcoin Engineering, whose mission is to accelerate Bitcoin as the open money protocol for the world. The Lightning Team is entering an exciting phase of unifying Lightning development across Block's ecosystem (Cash App, Square, and Bitkey). We're evolving to build a Lightning platform that will connect millions of existing Bitcoin users across Block's products.
As Engineering Manager, you'll drive our mission of connecting the world through fast, low-cost payments, while maintaining our commitment to open source development and decentralization. You'll be fully remote and report into the Head of Lightning Engineering.
Bitcoin Engineering at Block
We believe Bitcoin is the best for an open money protocol – one that can make financial access universal and borderless. Our Bitcoin Engineering team works to accelerate this future by building critical infrastructure, tools, and products that make Bitcoin more accessible, secure and useful for everyone. Through our work across Cash App, Square, and Bitkey, we're proving that Bitcoin can work at scale while staying true to Bitcoin’s core principles.
You Will
Lead technical architecture and strategy for Block's unified Lightning infrastructure, including node structure, shared LSP implementation, and security models
Guide the team through critical phases of development, from infrastructure standardization to product integration and eventual payment network expansion
Drive open-source initiatives and maintain collaboration with Spiral and the broader Lightning Network community
Partner with Cash App, Square, and Bitkey teams to create seamless Lightning experiences across Block's ecosystem
Oversee development of important projects in the block lightning space
Build and mentor a team of Bitcoin and Lightning engineers while promoting a culture of technical leadership and independent decision-making
Maintain high reliability standards for Lightning infrastructure serving millions of users
You Have
8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years of experience leading technical teams
Expertise in Bitcoin protocol and Lightning Network
Experience with shipping production Lightning implementations and maintaining high-availability infrastructure
Experience with open-source development and community engagement in the Bitcoin/Lightning ecosystem
Experience balancing technical excellence with pragmatic product delivery
Understanding of non-custodial and self-custody solutions and commitment to bitcoin principles
Experience building secure, scalable payment systems
Passion for Bitcoin's potential as an open money protocol and commitment to accelerating its adoption
Technologies We Use and Teach
Lightning Network Daemon (LND) and core Lightning protocols (including Bolt 12)
Rust, Kotlin
Docker, Kubernetes
Monitoring and observability tools for Lightning infrastructure
AWS infrastructure
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A: $263,600—$395,400 USD
Zone B: $263,600—$395,400 USD
Zone C: $263,600—$395,400 USD
Zone D: $263,600—$395,400 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Not your particular skill set? Check out all the Bitcoin Jobs at bitcoinerjobs.com.
In the Headlines
Wyoming Highway Patrol Association Explores Bitcoin Investment
The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association (WHPA) is considering adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, marking a potential first for a U.S. law enforcement agency. WHPA Vice President Austin Bluemel stated they are exploring Bitcoin as both a network and asset to support their organization and members.
WHPA has joined Proof of Workforce, a nonprofit advocating for Bitcoin adoption among workers, unions, and pension funds. Founded by California firefighter Dom Bei, the group previously helped the Santa Monica Firefighters Union self-custody Bitcoin. If WHPA proceeds with an investment, it plans to self-custody a portion of its Bitcoin holdings.
GameStop Explores Bitcoin Investment Amid CEO Ryan Cohen’s Meeting with Michael Saylor
GameStop is exploring investing in Bitcoin, according to CNBC. Shares jumped 20% in extended trading following the news. However, the company is still assessing whether crypto fits its business strategy.
CEO Ryan Cohen recently met Michael Saylor, but sources say Saylor is not involved in GameStop’s discussions. This comes after GameStop launched and later shut down its Bitcoin wallet service due to regulatory concerns. Under Cohen, GameStop has focused on cost-cutting and profitability while managing a $4.6 billion cash reserve.
KULR Increases Bitcoin Holdings to $59M, Plans to Invest 90% of Surplus Cash in BTC
San Diego-based KULR, an energy storage solutions provider for aerospace and defense, continues increasing its Bitcoin treasury. The company began accumulating BTC in December, purchasing 217.18 BTC for $21M. In January, it added another $21M worth, followed by a $10M purchase this past Tuesday.
KULR now holds 610.3 BTC, valued at $59M based on Bitcoin’s current price of $97,000 per coin.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day
Bitcoin Awake Festival 2025
A Celebration of Bitcoin, Life, and Consciousness in Costa Rica
February 20–24, 2025
Awake Centre, Uvita, Costa Rica
About the Festival
This is not just another Bitcoin conference—the Bitcoin Awake Festival a celebration of life with Bitcoin in one of the most spectacular places on Earth: Costa Rica. Through a twist of fate, we’ve joined forces with Awake Earth Festival to create a unique fusion of music, Bitcoin workshops, and thought-provoking talks.
This festival is your chance to:
Learn about Bitcoin, life, health, nature, and spirituality alongside like-minded people.
Experience eclectic music in a breathtaking jungle paradise.
Why Attend?
We believe Bitcoin is more than just a financial revolution—it’s a tool to elevate human consciousness and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
If you live in Costa Rica, discover how Bitcoin can reduce financial friction while deepening your spiritual connection.
If you’re traveling from overseas, connect with fellow Bitcoin time travelers and engage in one of the most immersive Bitcoin experiments in the world today.
Location: The Golden Triangle
The festival takes place in Costa Rica’s Golden Triangle, a renowned global energy vortex consisting of:
Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, and Tinamaste.
A hub for seekers redefining the way we live and love on Earth.
A thriving Bitcoin circular economy through the Bitcoin Jungle experiment.
Festival Overview
A 5-day immersive festival featuring:
World-class music on outdoor stages with live performances all day and night.
Bitcoin talks, workshops & group discussions on freedom, Nostr, and spirituality.
Yoga, art, and ceremony experiences to explore holistic well-being.
Side quests like surfing, diving, jungle treks, and epic sunsets.
Circular economy—spend sats to eat, drink, shop, and stay!
Featured Speakers
Lee Salminen
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle, organizer of Bitcoin Freedom Festival and Nostrica 2023, helping businesses adopt Bitcoin in Costa Rica.
Francis Pouliot
Bitcoin entrepreneur, CEO of Satoshi Portal, and creator of Bylls, Bitcoin Outlet, and Cyphernode, building infrastructure for the Bitcoin Standard.
Richard Scotford
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle and Bitcoin Freedom Festival, former Hong Kong protest journalist, using Bitcoin to fight tyranny.
Eduardo Kopper
Costa Rican renewable energy pioneer, leading a 100% hydro-powered Bitcoin mining operation, merging green energy with Bitcoin.
... and more! Click here for more speaker info.
⚡ Join Us!
We can’t wait to see you and start spreading sats together in paradise!
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