My Biggest Bitcoin Regret Ever | Anthony & Polina Pompliano

Polina Pompliano is the founder of The Profile, where she writes long-form profiles of the world’s most successful people. In this conversation, we break down bitcoin’s recent sell-off and why the bears are a bullish signal, the Anthropic IPO and its long-term benefit trust, and why AI abundance makes scarce assets more valuable. We also discuss kung fu robots, AI psychosis, and why laser eyes might blind you. ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading 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 ~8.5% APY on real world assets. 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 https://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. ====================== Today's episode is sponsored by Abra. Hold bitcoin with a plan: explore bitcoin-backed borrowing for liquidity or a BTC-denominated yield strategy managed by Abra Capital Management. Learn about options, terms, and risks at https://www.abra.com/pomp. Borrowing may trigger liquidation; investment strategies may lose principal. Paid sponsorship. Not investment advice. ====================== 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Is bitcoin going to zero? Bear market & Q4 outlook 7:44 - Is AI stealing capital from bitcoin? 13:01 - Anthropic IPO & why AI is bullish for bitcoin 14:26 - Ad Ends 17:58 - Anthropic’s public benefit shares vs Elon & Michael Dell 22:30 - Who is Buddy Shah? 25:38 - AI regulation, profits vs humanity 32:58 - Should we fear kung fu robots? 34:49 - How AI impacted our family & privacy fears 41:07 - Separating products from the BS 45:39 - AI psychosis & Pomp’s biggest bitcoin regret 52:20 - Ambition vs delusion