November 4, 2025
Recession Odds, Bitcoin's Future & NYC Mayor Election | Anthony & John Pompliano
The Pomp PodcastAbout this episode
Anthony and John Pompliano break down today’s markets — from Scott Bessent’s U.S. outlook and Tom Lee’s bullish call to Jordi Visser’s take on Bitcoin’s “IPO moment.” They also cover job growth, mega themes, the New York City mayoral race, and Anthony’s latest thoughts on bitcoin and stocks. ====================== Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/ ====================== Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers, with more than $15 billion in client assets across an expanding suite of investment solutions—including the world’s largest crypto index fund—plus products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto equities. In addition to managing assets, Bitwise helps investors stay informed about the fast-moving crypto market. Every week, CIO Matt Hougan breaks down what’s happening in crypto in five minutes or less. Read the latest at https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos . Certain Bitwise investment products may be subject to the extreme risks associated with investing in crypto assets. Visit https://bitwiseinvestments.com/disclosures to learn more. ====================== In this episode, Pomp spotlights easyBitcoin.app—the app that pays you 1% extra on recurring buys, 2% annual bitcoin rewards, and 4.5% APY on USD. Download it now for iOS or Android at https://easybitcoin.onelink.me/F1zP/klc4v1p8 and start earning today. Your capital is at risk. Crypto markets are highly volatile. This content is informational and not financial advice. ====================== Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:17 – Are we in a recession? 5:16 – Powell vs Bessent: interest rate politics 8:29 – The case for an economic boom 12:45 – Tom Lee’s $200K Bitcoin prediction 15:20 – Jordi Visser and Bitcoin’s “IPO moment” 19:01 – AI, data centers, and compute as the new commodity 24:40 – New York City mayoral election discussion