TD₿: Why Bitcoin’s Outperforming Everything—and It’s Just Getting Started - (a Swan Signal Live segment) with Brady, Steven, John and Alec
TL;DR: Bitcoin nears all-time highs as rising liquidity, tariffs, and U.S. policy shifts fuel momentum. Is this the start of its next breakout?
Hey Bitcoiners,
Bitcoin has surged over 30% in the past 30 days, approaching all-time highs while global equities remain flat. This sharp rally is driven by rising global liquidity (notably M2 expansion), improving trade rhetoric, and a significant shift in White House messaging—from tolerating Wall Street pain to actively talking up the markets. The Fed is holding interest rates steady under a “wait and see” stance, citing uncertainty around the economic impact of trade tensions.
Trump’s reduction of proposed tariffs on China (from 145% to 80%) and new trade developments with the UK are also helping ease market anxiety. This macro backdrop has strengthened Bitcoin’s appeal as both a risk-on growth asset and a hedge against economic disorder.
Behaving like a coiled spring, Bitcoin has rebounded from recent lows under $80K and is now just inches from its all-time high. Analysts point out that short-term holders are back in profit and investor sentiment is turning bullish again.
Compared to U.S. equities—which remain fragile due to high valuations and tariff risks—Bitcoin looks more resilient and uniquely positioned to benefit from sovereign adoption, corporate accumulation, and global economic realignment. As new Bitcoin treasury companies emerge and policy uncertainty lingers, many investors are choosing Bitcoin over stocks as the more asymmetric bet.
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Quote of the Day
“In this sense, it’s more typical of a precious metal. Instead of the supply changing to keep the value the same, the supply is predetermined and the value changes.”
- Satoshi Nakamoto
Job of the Day
Senior Backend Developer
Amboss Technologies
Anywhere / Remote only
Full Time
Engineering / Lightning
The Role
We are looking for a full-time senior backend engineer to join the Amboss Technologies team. Help us build, scale and optimize our infrastructure, and build out new services and experiences for the Bitcoin and Lightning ecosystem. We're a growing team. If you want to help shape the future of the Lightning and Bitcoin space, this role is for you!
These will be some of your responsibilities:
Take ownership over new applications and their technical direction.
Build and maintain critical infrastructure for the Amboss platform and additional services.
Collaborate with engineers following best practices, code reviews, testing and quality assurance.
Help Amboss scale to stay ahead of the exponential growth of the Lightning Network.
Requirements
4+ years of experience developing backend applications.
Deep understanding of GraphQL APIs, NodeJS, and NestJS
Experience using Javascript + Typescript
Experience working with SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL (Memgraph, Typesense) databases.
Experience with an event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ, SQS, and Kafka
Experience with in-memory data stores such as Redis
Experience containerizing applications with Docker following best practices.
Experience using AWS products to deploy applications in a secure, reliable and maintainable way. (Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, ECS, EKS)
Experience in agile software development, Git, testing, and maintaining production code.
No degree needed, just enormous passion for software development!
Bonus Points
Huge plus if you have created, maintained, and/or supported open source software.
Experience in monitoring applications and infrastructure using Datadog and Cloudwatch.
Experience in search engine functionality.
Understanding of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin.
Knowledge in discrete optimization techniques, deep learning, and simulation.
Knowledge in processing big amounts of data with tools such as Mapreduce, Airflow, and Spark.
Knowledge and understanding of graph theory.
About You
Ability to work autonomously, across multiple time zones and in a fully remote environment.
Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.
Results-driven bias for action. We are a startup with an ambitious roadmap and building at lightning speed! No time for procrastination.
Creative and curious. You don’t shy away from new technology and methods. You are constantly looking for ways to improve current processes.
Strong communication. We are a growing remote team and you will be in constant collaboration with others. You should be able to receive and give constructive feedback, suggestions, and ideas.
You prioritize writing clean and concise code.
You have an eye for detail.
About Amboss
Amboss Technologies creates tools to improve node performance on the lightning network. We aggregate information about the lightning network for bitcoin payments and display it on a visually stunning public platform, Amboss.Space. With this information, we develop strategic insights to help our customers generate yield on their bitcoin savings. Our platform adds a social layer allowing users to effectively track and manage their connections on Lightning.
Role Perks
Option to get paid in Bitcoin
Competitive Salary
Equity
Unlimited PTO
Contact Us!
If you like the role, reach out to us! Feel free to send your CV and a quick note about your accomplishments/experience to the jobs+seniorbackenddev@amboss.tech
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In the Headlines
Nakamoto Raises $710M to Buy Bitcoin, Merges with KindlyMD to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Firm
KindlyMD (NASDAQ: KDLY) announced a merger with Nakamoto Holdings, a Bitcoin-native firm, backed by $710 million in financing—$510M via PIPE and $200M in convertible notes. The new entity will focus on building a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury platform, led by David Bailey as CEO.
KindlyMD will retain its healthcare operations under Tim Pickett. Over 200 global investors participated, including Van Eck, ParaFi, and Balaji Srinivasan. The deal includes a marketing agreement with BTC Inc. and is pending shareholder approval.
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,241 Bitcoin to Expand Strategic Holdings
Japan’s Metaplanet purchased 1,241 BTC for $126.7 million on May 12, bringing its total holdings to 6,796 BTC—now worth over $708 million.
This makes Metaplanet the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia, surpassing El Salvador’s national stash of 6,174 BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted a 170% year-to-date BTC yield, reinforcing the firm’s strategic conviction in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day
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Las Vegas is also home to several cryptocurrency companies, including CleanSpark, which specializes in sustainable infrastructure for Bitcoin and aims to promote financial independence and inclusion.
Bitcoin Conference 2025: The world's largest Bitcoin event, scheduled for May 27-29, 2025, in Las Vegas.
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Tickets for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 can be purchased through Eventbrite, and the event times are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
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