Podcast: Roadmap To Crypto’s $10 Trillion Market Cap | Ben Cowen

Ben Cowen and Mike Ippolito discuss Bitcoin and the future of crypto through theses, cycle analysis, market perceptions and more.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, is joined by Benjamin Cowen. Ben is a cryptocurrency market analyst providing education to his 600,000+ subscribers about the metrics that are driving the market.

In this episode they discuss Plan B’s Stock to Flow Model, Ben’s diminishing returns thesis, crypto market cycles, institutional demand for Bitcoin, and how to prepare for the next bear market.

They also covered:

  • Bitcoin’s role during financial repression
  • Market perceptions of altcoins
  • and so much more!

Watch the full episode down below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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