Economic Preparedness and Energy Systems by Chris Martenson

Dr. Chris Martenson is an economist and futurist, best known as co-founder of Peak Prosperity and author of The Crash Course, a seminal video series that has earned over 1 million views. He shares analysis on banking, resources, and currency sustainability, with frequent Substack commentary attracting thousands of subscribers.

Though not a crypto maximalist, Martenson consistently analyzes Bitcoin and digital assets in the context of inflation and system fragility. He has argued that digital stores of value serve as hedges in periods of monetary distrust, while also warning of speculative excess.

Martenson’s revenues stem from subscriptions, workshops, and speaking tours, giving him a comfortable mid-six-figure annual income. His achievements include accurately calling aspects of the 2008 financial crisis, building a global economics community, and producing bestselling work translated into multiple languages. In 2025, his writings have been referenced in policy circles discussing financial resilience, showing his influence reaches beyond retail audiences. He has also been a guest on PBS NewsHour and financial podcasts with combined reach in the millions.