The Pomp Podcast

Jan van Eck is the CEO of VanEck, a $200 billion asset manager and one of the leading ETF companies in the world. In this conversation, we discuss why bitcoin is still early in its institutional adoption cycle, the looming U.S. government spending crisis and what it means for your portfolio, VanEck's long-term bet on India, and how AI is beginning to reshape investment decisions.=========================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I’m compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.=========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=========================0:00 - Intro1:14 - Private credit market & where the opportunity is4:26 - ETF industry growth & what most people miss6:09 - VanEck's history & gold as a core asset class9:42 - AI, commodities & the infrastructure buildout12:34 - Bitcoin vs. gold — why BTC hasn't kept up22:22 - VanEck's big bet on India28:49 - Navigating today's macro environment34:06 - U.S. government debt & the Social Security crisis38:12 - Balancing economic data & sentiment 44:31 - Corporate AI adoption & the token cost problem49:28 - When will AI make investment decisions?56:33 - Jan's father's legacy & what guides VanEck today

Porter Stansberry is the founder of Stansberry Research and the author of “2029: The End of America.” In this conversation, we discuss why Porter believes America is heading toward a great financial reset by 2029, the Social Security collapse, currency debasement, Warren Buffett's struggles over the last 20 years, and how to build a portfolio to survive what's coming — including gold, bitcoin, timberland, and his Honeycomb Portfolio strategy.======================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.0:00 - Intro1:00 - What is the Fourth Turning?3:21 - Why 2029 is the year of the great reset9:57 - How past monetary resets happened (1933 & 1971)12:58 - Both parties grow government — there's no off ramp21:52 - Currency debasement & the real wage collapse35:50 - Is there any way to stop the crisis?42:53 - Warren Buffett's 20 years of mistakes51:43 - The permanent portfolio explained1:01:28 - How to price gold vs. bitcoin1:06:39 - Bitcoin's biggest mispricing in a decade1:10:16 - Why Timber belongs in your portfolio1:13:42 - Honeycomb portfolio strategy & closing

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down the surge in rate hike expectations, how the Iran conflict is fueling inflation, the AI trade rotation out of memory names, and why bitcoin stands to benefit from the macro chaos ahead.====================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I’m compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.====================0:00 - Intro0:42 - Why rate hike odds suddenly surged & potential impact6:23 - Inflation expectations & energy prices9:34 - How this is different from 202215:38 - Where Jordi is rotating in the AI trade20:45 - The commodity bull market & silver24:51 - Why bitcoin could break out before summer & short-term outlook31:01 - What will get Jordi to change his mind?36:00 - The K-shaped economy & economic data40:22 - S&P profit margins & bubble warning signal? 44:51 - The debt crisis & what it means for bitcoin50:41 - Jordi’s upcoming video 

Dan Ives is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities and one of Wall Street's most prominent tech analysts. In this conversation, we break down the SpaceX IPO, the AI trade across chips, software, and infrastructure, the US vs. China tech race, and what bitcoin's performance means as capital rotates into tech.====================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/====================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I’m compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.====================0:00 - Intro1:00 - SpaceX IPO & the birth of a new sector3:23 - SpaceX + Tesla merger thesis5:51 - The AI backlash & Big Tech's PR problem11:53 - US vs. China: who's actually winning in AI?15:03 - Robotics, self-driving cars & physical AI19:55 - How to invest in AI: chips, software & infrastructure28:34 - New Fed chair, rates & macro risks32:45 - Bitcoin vs. AI: capital rotation37:55 - On-the-ground intel from Asia & Taiwan40:06 - Any concerns with AI?44:18 - Apple's AI strategy & Tim Cook stepping down46:52 - The Ives AI ETF & portfolio construction

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