The Bitcoin Breakout with Jack Spirko

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The Bitcoin Breakout Podcast tracks all things Bitcoin and The Lightning Network.

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July 15, 20251 hr 55 min

Building Bitcoin Wealth for Everyone – Epi-59

Bitcoin recently hit an all time high over 122,000 dollars and now has fallen to about 118,000 as I write this. Long gone are the days of 300, 600, 6,000 or even 25,000 dollar Bitcoin, but you know what hasn’t changed, unit bias bullshit! I heard it so many times over the years, “I wish I would have listened earlier but I missed the opportunity” and I have always responded with “no you didn’t miss it, you are missing it right now” and that too has not changed. Unit bias is where a person says “but I will never even … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-wealth-25/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-wealth-25/">Building Bitcoin Wealth for Everyone – Epi-59</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

March 19, 20252 hr 8 min

The Great Monetary Divide – Epi-58

The world is changing fast. The EU and the head of the ECB Christine Lagarde (who I call Euro Karen) have announced that the entire EU will be under a CBDC by fall. China basically already is and they also have a “social credit system” to control the population. Odds are if the EU doesn’t have a social credit score when the Central Bank Digital Euro drops they will soon after. Dark days indeed. Hold the phone though, what is going on in the US? The US government is adopting Bitcoin as an economic reserve, bringing Stable Coins under the … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/great-monetary-divide/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/great-monetary-divide/">The Great Monetary Divide – Epi-58</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

February 26, 20251 hr 46 min

What Happens When We Simply Call Bitcoin Money – Episode-57

Bitcoin arguments get weird fast. Proponents say never spend it, but imagine saying, “Never spend your money.” Others insist you must spend it to help it gain acceptance—would you ever say, “You have to spend YOUR MONEY to make it legitimate?” Meanwhile, critics call it volatile while ignoring that the dollar has lost 99% of its value. The confusion vanishes when you strip away the hype and just call Bitcoin what it is: money. In this episode, I break down the nonsense from both sides, showing how many so-called debates fall apart the moment you apply the same logic to … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-is-just-money/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-is-just-money/">What Happens When We Simply Call Bitcoin Money – Episode-57</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

January 21, 20252 hr 13 min

Bitcoin Basics: What You Need to Know – Epi-56

Today we discuss Bitcoin in a way that even the newest folks can understand. If you’ve been on the fence about getting started or just stuck a toe in and feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We’ll break down the basics—things like dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and why it’s one of the simplest ways to get started. We’ll also touch on security, wallets, and why Bitcoin holds value even if no one’s buying coffee with it. No technical rabbit holes or “run-your-own-node-on-Tor” talk here—just practical advice for regular people looking to take the next step. For those who’ve been in … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-basics-jan-25/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-basics-jan-25/">Bitcoin Basics: What You Need to Know – Epi-56</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

September 18, 20241 hr 18 min

Dr. Ken Berry asks Jack Spirko about Bitcoin – Epi-55

Dr. Berry has been asking me question after question about Bitcoin recently by text but the help you can give someone by text is limited. I was going to ask him to call me and do it that way, but then I got a thought, why not have him ask me on air. Flip the interview process for fun. What will happen, will I get frustrated and call Ken a Boomer? Will I have to tell him to stay away from shit coins? You won’t know unless you tune in today. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/ken-berry-discovers-bitcoin/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/ken-berry-discovers-bitcoin/">Dr. Ken Berry asks Jack Spirko about Bitcoin – Epi-55</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

August 28, 20241 hr 16 min

Alby as a Freedom Technology – Epi-54

We are joined in this episode by Moritz Kaminski of Get Alby to discuss how Alby empowers freedom technology as a lightning wallet and more. Allowing you to manage applications, interact with Nostr technology, take full custody of your LN bitcoin and a ton more. Moritz Kaminski is the co-founder of Alby, where he leads community and business development alongside a talented team. Before Alby, he held key roles as an investment manager at various venture capital funds, focusing on early-stage software investments. His notable experience includes working at Fulgur Ventures, a fund dedicated to Bitcoin and Lightning startups. Moritz … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/alby-a-freedom-tech/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/alby-a-freedom-tech/">Alby as a Freedom Technology – Epi-54</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

July 31, 20241 hr 30 min

Colony Rabbits and Integrated Bitcoin Systems – Epi-53

Today I a joined by Karl Rev Hodl who is a long time show listener that I met via Nostr. Karl raises rabbits as part of his integrated systems approach on his homestead in a colony fashion. I have wanted to interview someone doing this for years. Don’t miss this one. With over a decade of permaculture experience Rev.Hodl has been utilizing and applying the principles of permaculture to build the systems at his homestead. Starting from a poorly formed cornfield and neglected woodlot, the homestead now features silvopasture rotational sheep grazing, food forest, integrated rabbit colony cannabis garden. Hw … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/colony-rabbits-btc/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/colony-rabbits-btc/">Colony Rabbits and Integrated Bitcoin Systems – Epi-53</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

June 24, 20241 hr 34 min

Bitcoin is a Zero Risk Move – Epi-52

To be clear there is at this point no risk on the long term holding of Bitcoin at this point in history. The government will not ban it, it is now in the retirement accounts of government employees and protected by Blackrock lobbyists. It has a future as certain as the mathematics behind it. Short of nuclear war and a ELE nothing can stop the inevitable. The only Bitcoin risk now is not having any. Join Me Today to Discuss… The time to argue about Bitcoin being banned or going to zero is over The time to discuss block sizes … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-zero-risk/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-zero-risk/">Bitcoin is a Zero Risk Move – Epi-52</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

May 8, 20241 hr 58 min

Bitcoin is the Future of Money with Steven Lubka of Swan Bitcoin – Epi-51

Today Steve Lubka of Swan Bitcoin joins us to discuss Bitcoin and its future including unique invites as to how many high net worth individuals and institutions are getting involved, whey 2024 will be the most significant year for Bitcoin yet and a ton more. This was a fantastic conversation, we talked Bitcoin’s future, institutional money, money moving to BTC from gold, BTC vs. real estate, tax advantages and a ton more. But we also talked about human health, nutrient requirements, getting out into the real world, circadian lifestyle and a ton beyond that. As I have said for years, … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-is-the-future-of-money/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-is-the-future-of-money/">Bitcoin is the Future of Money with Steven Lubka of Swan Bitcoin – Epi-51</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.

April 16, 20241 hr 47 min

Bitcoin Is Eating Everything – Epi-50

Today we sit only 3 days from the Bitcoin halving and the coming supply shock when new issuance goes from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. This halving is the most impactful ever as all will be going forward but this one is running into the new US based EFTs and coming Hong Kong ETFs. We also talk about Grifter Roger Verr’s new book, a native wallet in the Nostr client Primal. Chat about about the savage beat down Nat Burnell gave to Peter Shiff, a wonderful analysis of shitcoiner gaslighting and the future of layered Bitcoin technology. This … <a class="more-link" href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-eating-everything/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com/bitcoin-eating-everything/">Bitcoin Is Eating Everything – Epi-50</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thebitcoinbreakout.com">The Bitcoin Breakout</a>.