Bitcoin Street Takes Over — From Florida’s Tax-Free Proposal to Saylor’s 580K Stack
Bitcoin is seizing the spotlight again, and this episode of The Bitcoin Street Journal Podcast delivers everything you need to know to stay ahead. From Florida’s push to eliminate capital gains tax on Bitcoin to Michael Saylor stacking over 580,000 BTC, the signal is blaring and the momentum is undeniable.
Anna kicks things off with a price check—Bitcoin is holding strong above $109,000 with market dominance at 62.4 percent. Post-halving scarcity is reshaping the landscape as long-term holders lock up their stacks, and spending hits a yearly low. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor’s Strategy makes another monster buy, adding 4,020 BTC for $427 million. That's over 2.7% of all Bitcoin in existence under one corporate roof.
The Bitcoin 2025 conference is officially underway, with energy surging through the plebs and panels. If you’re not there, the next best thing is jumping on Nostr—log in at the top of TheBitcoinStreetJournal.com and join the real-time commentary. Speaking of Nostr, we dive into why it’s the best place to stay uncensored and connected, plus tips for setting up your Lightning address and earning zaps right now.
Standard Chartered is calling for $500K Bitcoin by 2028, Remixpoint and DDC are buying the dip, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is giving Bitcoin a political endorsement. Even Jamie Dimon has stopped growling—saying he supports your right to buy Bitcoin.
We hit rapid-fire news: Metaplanet’s solid bond-backed Bitcoin reserves, Marathon’s record mining revenue, Elon Musk’s X Money beta, and Thailand’s new crypto-spending card for tourists. Meme coins are rallying, shorts are sweating, and the sovereign narrative is taking over the financial world.
In this week’s educational segment, we recommend Phoenix Wallet—an easy, non-custodial Lightning wallet that’s perfect for stacking sats and receiving zaps. Whether you’re a beginner or a hardened Bitcoiner, it’s time to take custody seriously and integrate with Nostr.
Shoutouts go to Satoshi, Saylor, and all the plebs listening in. Peter Schiff still has time to board the rocket—we’re saving him a window seat. And of course, don’t forget the V4V model: zap some sats, share the episode, and stream it on Fountain.fm—“Share, discover, and support over 4 million podcasts and emerging artists. Powered by Bitcoin and Nostr.”
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Bitcoin is not a prediction—it’s the lifeboat. See you on the next block.