Bitcoin, Fixed Income, and Monetary Theory by Nik Bhatia
Students receive sats on PhoenixWallet with $0.30 average fee, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia sent sats to dozens of students, using PhoenixWallet for the transactions. He reported that the average blockchain fee for these transfers was $0.30. Bhatia mentioned that transactions ...
Nik Bhatia: Global reserve asset transition will be a long journey
Nik Bhatia acknowledges being included in a notable list and shares his ongoing skepticism toward the "hyperbitcoinization" narrative. He argues that despite Bitcoin's progress toward becoming a ...
Purchased 818,000 sats to support student learning, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia purchased 818,000 sats to distribute to students as part of lessons on self custody, seed phrase backups, transacting, and block tracking in the blockchain. The initiative aims to give ...
Nik Bhatia: Bitcoin and AI explored as the future of finance and technology
Nik Bhatia references a return to the classroom setting and turns attention to the theme "Bitcoin & AI: Unlocking the Future of Finance and Technology." The message encourages readers to ...
Analysts often reassess incorrect forecasts, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia reflects on the importance of acknowledging and learning from incorrect predictions as an analyst. He describes how in 2022, many market participants believed that the Federal Reserve ...
Nik Bhatia: Par paper carries risk-free yield but trades at 93 if sold
Nik Bhatia highlights that while certain securities may be issued at par and offer a risk-free yield, they can be marked down to 93 if sold before maturity. This comment underscores the potential ...
Bitcoin and stablecoins discussed in TradFi context, Nik Bhatia discusses
Nik Bhatia shared his views on the coexistence of bitcoin, stablecoins, and the U.S. dollar system. He noted his belief that bitcoin and the dollar system will continue to exist alongside each ...
Nik Bhatia: Self custody is essential to bitcoin sovereignty
Nik Bhatia emphasizes that self custody is fundamental to the core of bitcoin, going beyond mere exposure. He contrasts self custody with holding bitcoin through ETFs, companies, or exchanges, ...
No entity can force bitcoin block creation, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia highlights that the most recent bitcoin block was mined 58 minutes ago, emphasizing that no individual or entity can accelerate the network’s forward movement. He underscores that ...
Nik Bhatia: Pre-IPO company valued at $1 trillion market cap
Nik Bhatia comments on a company reaching a $1 trillion market cap prior to its initial public offering. He calls it the most important company on the planet and suggests there is no need for ...
Main theses in bitcoin and AI examined, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia tested key theses spanning bitcoin, global macro trends, and artificial intelligence in a recent discussion with another market watcher. Bhatia acknowledged that while the short-term ...
Nik Bhatia: Starting a bitcoin journey with support from friends
Nik Bhatia helped a couple close to him begin their bitcoin journey by introducing them to River, an exchange platform. Within minutes, the couple signed up, purchased $20 worth of bitcoin, and ...
Bitcoin is viewed as the future, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia commented on the high price of the Physics of Bitcoin paperback, purchased for $65. Bhatia stated that despite the expense, he made the purchase due to his appreciation of math and ...
Nik Bhatia: Bitcoin is the world's ultimate first-layer counterparty-free money
Nik Bhatia shares his perspective on Bitcoin, describing it as the world's ultimate first-layer counterparty-free money. He encourages his audience to be mindful of how they use their tokens and ...
U.S. Treasuries pressured by Japanese bond moves, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia draws attention to the recent performance of Japanese bond yields, highlighting two decades of movement in the market. According to Bhatia, continued volatility in Japanese government ...
Nik Bhatia: AI, TBL liquidity, and bitcoin at $80,000 among key market themes
Nik Bhatia highlights several emerging trends, including the impact of the AI revolution, developments in TBL liquidity, and the positioning of bitcoin at $80,000. Additional topics addressed by ...
AI tokens are changing work and cost structures, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia highlights the rise of a new commodity layer powered by AI tokens. According to Bhatia, these tokens are driving a transformation in how work is performed and altering traditional cost ...
Nik Bhatia: Seeking bitcoin wallet with self-custody and Lightning support for students
Nik Bhatia, industry influencer, announced the start of a summer term course on Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. He is seeking advice on the best bitcoin wallet for student onboarding, ...
Every new story helps broaden bitcoin awareness, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia, industry influencer, congratulated those involved in a short film showcasing the bitcoin story and emphasized that bitcoin continues to be widely misunderstood. Bhatia added that each ...
Nik Bhatia: Market reaction to Hormuz does not signal financial crisis
Nik Bhatia, industry influencer, points out that the recent market price movements around the Strait of Hormuz did not lead to a new financial crisis, contrary to some expectations. Bhatia ...
Global futures open sparks debate on bitcoin technicals, Nik Bhatia notes
Nik Bhatia, industry influencer, comments on the anticipation around the global futures market opening for the week. He shares his skepticism toward technical analysis in the bitcoin community, ...
