# Top Economist: The unthinkable is about to happen to Bitcoin

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Podcast: [Rebel Economics with Professor Steve Keen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rebel-economics-with-professor-steve-keen-6936193)
Published: 2026-03-31T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.stevekeen.com
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## Resource

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