About this episode
Chris Klein is the Co-Founder & CEO of Bitcoin IRA . In this conversation, we discuss how retirement investing is changing in the digital era, what people are actually doing inside their retirement accounts, and how the wealthy use these tools to grow their wealth faster. We also dive into broader topics like patriotism in America, macro trends, and the roles of gold, silver, stocks, and bitcoin in today’s economy. ====================== Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/ ====================== Bitlayer is taking Bitcoin beyond just a store of value. For the first time, you can put your Bitcoin to work, earning yield while staying true to its core principles of security and decentralization. Bitlayer is making Bitcoin DeFi a reality. Learn more at https://x.com/BitlayerLabs ====================== Bitizenship helps Bitcoin-forward investors gain EU residency and a path to Portuguese citizenship in five years while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin. Their regulated fund qualifies you for the Golden Visa through an operating company focused on Bitcoin-native innovation. Book a free strategy call at https://bitizenship.com/pomp. ====================== Xapo Bank, the world’s first fully licensed Bitcoin-enabled bank, offers military-grade security with an unmatched blend of physical and digital security, as well as pioneering regulatory oversight, so your funds are always protected. Beyond secure storage, they enable you to grow and use your Bitcoin. Earn daily interest in Bitcoin, spend with zero FX fees using a global card, and make instant payments via the Lightning Network for unrivalled access and convenience. Visit https://www.xapobank.com/pomp to join. ====================== Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Benefit of bitcoin in retirement accounts 3:52 - Can bitcoin get to $180,000 by end of 2025? 8:43 - Government shutdown and market impact 12:37 - Financial literacy and retirement gap 15:36 - Crypto staking in IRAs and what customers are investing in 19:21 - How tokenization will impact IRAs and rise of retail 22:20 - What are “Forgotten 401ks?” 26:15 - Gold vs Bitcoin debate 29:35 - Patriotism and division in America 33:53 - Bitcoin as common ground 37:20 - Bitcoin IRA promos