10-29-25 Vinay Gupta - Bitcoin - Speculation Blockchain the Future of Money

Why has Bitcoin captured the attention of investors and innovators alike? Lance Roberts & Vinay Gupta break down what makes Bitcoin unique — from its blockchain backbone to its role as currency, commodity, and speculative asset. We'll explore how to think about Bitcoin in a diversified portfolio, what risks investors need to understand, and why blockchain may reshape how business is done in the future. 🔍 Topics Covered: 0:18 - INTRO - Who is Vinay Gupta? 3:53 - Why Has Bitcoin so captured the attention of the investing public? 6:28 - Understand the real benefits of Bitcoin 8:56 - What is the large-scale use of blockchain now; 11:55 - Looking at Bitcoin in a bipartisan world 15:20 - the currency vs the network vs store of value 17:58 - The conversion quandary - how to use Bitcoin? 19:22 - Currency, Commodity , or Speculative Asset? 21:31 - The Asymmetric upside of Bitcoin 25:36 - Dealing with the Volatility or Cryptocurrency as an asset class 29:24 - How to manage Cryptocurrency in a diversified portfolio 32:27 - Dealing with Risk in Any Asset Class 35:45 - Never be over-exposed to any asset to the extent that it cannot be managed 36:50 - What's the best way to mitigate risk in Cybercurrency? 41:14 - Passwords & Private Wallets 44:09 - The MicroStrategy story - becoming Bitcoin treasury companies 49:58 - The performance/underperformance of MicroStrategy, levered ETF's 55:00 - Using Bitcoin as Money 56:58 - The Error of just holding cash Whether you're curious about crypto or skeptical of the hype, this discussion will help you understand the real value — and risks — of Bitcoin in today's market. 📈 Think before you buy. Invest with understanding. #BitcoinInvesting #BlockchainTechnology #FutureOfMoney #DigitalAssets #FinancialEducation