# 178: Pick Your Lane

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Podcast: [The Bit Bite Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bit-bite-podcast-5270240)
Published: 2025-12-21T18:27:57+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8822237
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## Resource

Ep178 Inflation cools, the Fed cuts again, and the data gets weird after the shutdown. Peter Schiff declares Bitcoin holders “jumped into the fire,” sparking another gold‑vs‑BTC brawl on X. Then Elon Musk drops a viral bomb — “energy is the true currency” — reigniting the debate over what money really is in an AI‑driven world. A fast, sharp breakdown of the macro moves, market mood, and the narratives shaping Bitcoin this week.

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