TD₿: This Bitcoin Cycle Might SHOCK You - How to Prepare - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Bitcoin consolidates at $100K—are we in a supercycle to $1M? With institutional buying, a potential U.S. Bitcoin reserve, and a shifting monetary order, is this Bitcoin’s biggest moment yet?
Hey Bitcoiners,
In today’s video, we cover Bitcoin’s consolidation around $100K and discuss if this dominance signal is clear shift from past cycles, driven by diminishing supply, rising institutional adoption, and a changing global monetary order. Unlike before, institutions are absorbing Bitcoin, reducing the likelihood of deep corrections.
With Bitcoin’s inflation rate now below 1% and nearly 95% of its supply in circulation, scarcity is a growing factor. The U.S. government is even considering a national Bitcoin reserve, marking a major policy shift that could accelerate adoption.
Instead of a boom-and-bust cycle, Bitcoin may follow a steady stair-step pattern toward $1M without a major crash. If so, traders relying on past models could be left behind—reinforcing the wisdom of simply buying and holding.
Tick tock next block,
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“There is beauty in Bitcoin's simplicity. Part of "fixing the money" is fixing the supply and making sure precedents that change monetary policy aren't set.”
- Marty Bent
Job of the Day
Manager, Treasury Operations
Strategy
Tysons, Virginia, United States
Full Time
Finance / Technology
Role Overview
The Manager, Treasury Operations will oversee daily treasury activities, including equity capital markets operations, global cash management, and treasury operations. This role ensures efficient processes, compliance with policies, and optimal liquidity and capital resource management.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in treasury operations and capital markets, with an interest in Bitcoin and digital assets.
Key Responsibilities
Equity Capital Markets & Treasury Operations
Serve as the primary contact for equity capital markets operations, including execution, reporting, and compliance.
Support financing initiatives in collaboration with the Capital Markets team, including structured debt and equity transactions.
Ensure compliance with digital asset policies and manage treasury transactions efficiently.
Cash & Liquidity Management
Identify and deploy new technology vendors/solutions to improve cash management, forecasting, reporting, and treasury management systems.
Develop and implement strategies for efficient cash and treasury operations.
Coordinate with Legal, FP&A, and Accounting teams to streamline treasury processes and ensure accurate financial data.
Automation & Process Optimization
Develop macros, scripts, or automation tools for financial and operational processes.
Automate manual workflows, including Excel-based reporting tools, to enhance efficiency.
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks in treasury operations.
Reporting & Data Management
Prepare and maintain treasury reporting dashboards for senior leadership.
Utilize financial tools like Bloomberg, Factset, Kynex, or equivalent systems for market data and analysis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, treasury, or finance.
Preferred: MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced financial qualification.
Strong knowledge of treasury operations, equity capital markets, and automation tools.
Proficiency in treasury management systems, Excel, and financial modeling.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Interest in and/or experience with Bitcoin and digital assets.
Familiarity with SaaS business models is a plus.
Role Overview
Oversee treasury operations, equity capital markets, and global cash management, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and liquidity optimization. Ideal for candidates with strong capital markets experience and an interest in Bitcoin & digital assets.
Key Responsibilities
Manage equity capital markets operations, including execution, reporting, and compliance.
Optimize cash management, forecasting, and treasury systems through automation and new technologies.
Develop macros, scripts, and Excel automation to enhance financial processes.
Ensure compliance with digital asset policies and coordinate with Legal, FP&A, and Accounting.
Support financing initiatives, including structured debt and equity transactions.
Maintain treasury reporting dashboards for senior leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Finance/Economics; MBA/CFA preferred.
5–7 years in investment banking, capital markets, treasury, or finance.
Strong treasury operations, equity markets, and automation skills.
Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and treasury management systems.
Interest in Bitcoin & digital assets; SaaS experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Factset, Kynex, or similar financial tools.
Additional Information
Strategy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (F/M/Disability/Vet). For accommodations, contact application_accommodations@strategy.com.
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In the Headlines
Fed Chair Powell: No U.S. CBDC Under His Watch
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated during a Senate Banking Committee hearing that the U.S. will not issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) while he remains in charge. His firm “yes” response to Senator Bernie Moreno’s question marks a shift from previous Fed indications that a CBDC was under consideration.
Critics welcomed Powell’s stance, arguing that CBDCs pose risks to financial freedom, privacy, and markets. A CBDC would quickly become a government-issued and trackable surveillance tool. The issue has become politically charged, with Republican lawmakers pushing to ban CBDCs in the U.S.
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit 3-Year Low, Signaling Potential Supply Shock
Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to 2.5 million BTC, the lowest level since 2022, indicating a potential supply shock as institutional demand from ETFs grows, according to CryptoQuant data.
UK Landfill Holding $768M in Bitcoin Set to Close
A UK landfill in Newport, Wales, believed to contain a hard drive with 8,000 lost Bitcoin worth $768 million, is set to close by 2025-26, according to the BBC. IT worker James Howells, who accidentally discarded the drive in 2013, lost a decade-long legal battle against the Newport council in January, as a judge ruled he had “no realistic prospect” of recovering it.
Despite offering AI-assisted searches at no public cost, the council refused excavation, citing environmental concerns. The lost Bitcoin is part of an estimated 3 million BTC believed to be permanently inaccessible.
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.
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