đď¸ My guest today is Lawrence Lepard, the founder and managing partner of Equity Management Associates, a fierce advocate for sound money and a respected voice in the world of gold, Bitcoin, and monetary policy. He has dedicated his career to educating people on the dangers of fiat currency debasement and the importance of protecting wealth through sound money & alternative assets. His latest book, The Big Print, breaks down the coming monetary crisis in a way that anyoneâwhether a seasoned investor or an everyday personâcan understand. In this conversation, Larry shares insights into how the current financial system is reaching a breaking point, why central banks are quietly hoarding gold, and why Bitcoin is the most important technological breakthrough in monetary history. We also dive deep into the inevitable shift toward alternative reserve assets, the long-term trajectory of Bitcoin, and why personal sovereignty through self-custody is more critical than ever. Enjoy!
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We talked about:Â
00:00 Coming UpâŚ
01:31 Online Scams & Larryâs Ban from X
09:18 Introduction to Larry
10:49 Why Larry Wrote âThe Big Printâ
18:39 Whenâs The Next Big Print?
21:45 Youâve Always Lived In An Inflationary World
25:06 Fiat Economiesâ Tipping Point in Publicâs Trust
30:11 Mediaâs Protection of The Fiat Cartel
33:08 Gold and Its Current Market Dynamics
37:04 Will Bitcoin Replace Gold?
41:14 Bitcoinâs Mindset Shift & The Real Opportunity for Change
43:53 Will Bitcoin Survive?
48:00 Networking Businesses as Investments
52:30 The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies to USD
56:20 The New Monetary Order & Assets
1:01:28 Larryâs Message Of Hope
1:05:00 Larryâs Events Schedule
My takeaways:Â
Larry was deplatformed from Twitter due to a sophisticated hacking scam, hackers are using fake media interviews via Calendly and Zoom to hijack accounts.
The financial system is on the verge of collapse due to uncontrolled monetary printing.
Central banks are accumulating gold while devaluing fiat currency.
The U.S. deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio are unsustainable, pushing us toward another "big print."
The bond market and rising interest rates are indicators of looming financial instability.
The mainstream media downplays the risks of inflation and monetary debasement.
Bitcoin is following Metcalfeâs Law, positioning itself as the best store of value.
Governments will attempt to regulate Bitcoin heavily but cannot stop it.
The Federal Reserve is trapped in a debt cycle, making Bitcoin and gold vital alternatives.
Larry predicts Bitcoin will reach a $1M valuation within the next 5-7 years.
The key to financial sovereignty is self-custody of Bitcoin, not ETFs or custodial accounts.
AI will accelerate financial shifts but could also be used for more centralized control.
Understanding money is now more crucial than ever as governments push new financial products.
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