Bitcoin is back above $115,000 but showing signs of volatility after last week’s record highs. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are also under pressure as markets brace for Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and the Fed’s next policy move. Lower rates have fueled crypto’s rise – but can Bitcoin sustain momentum, or are we staring at Bubble 2.0?
Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron speaks with Alisia Painter, Co-Founder and COO of Botanix Labs, about the future of crypto as an institutional asset class, the impact of Fed policy on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and whether tokenized assets – including gold – could reshape global markets.
Key Topics:
– Can Bitcoin become a true reserve asset?
– Are crypto ETFs and 401(k) adoption signs of maturity or mania?
– What risks could trigger the next major correction?
– How do gold and Bitcoin fit together in a portfolio?
– Why tokenization is being called the next frontier for both Wall Street and Main Street.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Bitcoin’s Volatility and Market Drivers
02:41 Government and Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin
04:43 Bitcoin as a Financial Technology
06:46 Institutional Influence and Risks
11:11 Regulatory Clarity and Stablecoins
18:41 Tokenization and Democratization of Assets
19:46 Final Thoughts
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42 Comments
Bitcoin’s pullback from $124K has investors asking: is this a healthy correction or the start of something bigger?
Let us know what YOU think in the comments – bubble risk or a new reserve asset reality?
This woman is TOUR DE FORCE!💯
Bitcon. Another dupe paid to shill a Ponzi. Had to bail after 3 minutes
“It’s not risk on, it’s not risk off. It’s a financial technology.” Did anyone else smell BS?
She says it’s the best performing asset, problem is it’s not. Looking at last 3 years gold is kicking its butt.
yeah let's move retiree's savings into electronic receipts for electricity waste, great move.
Crypto is a psyop BS..
This is so wholesome.
Last year, I invested $15k in Crypto and made about $426k within a few months—and it’s still growing. I’ve always been a strong advocate for trading because it’s been incredibly rewarding for me. Looking forward to achieving financial freedom soon. And by the way, awesome content, brother!
It is All about economic decline : easy to consume difficult to produce creating real value is difficult…bitcoin or gold are not a solutions but symptoms…
Yeah, she’s spot on: bitcoin is between gold , fintech, QQQ. At worst it can be considered like a synthetic diamond 💎 17:47
It is All about economic decline : easy to consume difficult to produce creating real value is difficult…bitcoin is not a solution it is a symptom…
It is All about economic decline : easy to consume difficult to produce creating real value is difficult…bitcoin is not a solution it is a symptom…
XRP will run it all
do some research on the tech and compare to others. geez!
bla bla bla, just another crypto mumbo jumbo… 1929
bitcoin is for criminals and money for nothing pie in the sky trump type criminal idiots ! the energy shortage is in part due to this power sucking crap much like a leech you know like trump !
I don't understand crypto a whole lot, i know i bought 50k in XA33P while at .92 turned out to be a great investment so far.
Love your channel , Holding 60,000 XA33P we all know it’s going to be huge. Watch this space. 🎉🙌
Bitcoin is a risk off asset? Is she completely nuts?
El salvidor has b coin? Well it must be legit
Jeremy still plugging Bitcoin hard. People are going to loose SO much money . Electric money is the enemy of freedom .
Top signal
This channel is always searching for down 😂 4y or more.. change your glasses bro. Its always up since creation
Why is the collapsing US empire promoting Bitcoin? Why is Bitcoin price going hands to hands with Mag7 tech shares prices? The answers are up to you. A thought from South Korea
If that person is alisia painter, then iam navjot singh
bitcoin is the apex predator of assets. Get some.
who she
How does xrp fit into this confusing speculative investment asset?
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Not your keys not you coins. Not your off ramp either. Years ago Bitcoin was fun, no one knew anything. When the masses turn up, it's time to leave.
Meet the new fiat, same as the old fiat……
When bitcoin fails, the government will have to bail out someone or something.
So many rhetorics about bitcoin… is there substance there?
Kitco's focus on Bitcoin is making it lose more and more credibility over time, particularly given how dramatic the collapse will be.
Good interview
ROFL BTC as an “asset” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 try fancy slot
If Bitcoin wants more functionality, buy ethereum.
BITCOIN CROWDS WILL END IN DISASTER
THIS TIME IS NOT DIFFERENT
GET OUT FROM MARKETS
to control my own Bitcoin🪙 🏆 13:19
Trap trap.bitcoin is trap. Virtual currency is a trap. Invest in real gold or silver or platinum or palladium…
i wish she would thank me for having her.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BULL MARKET OVER! BITCOIN HAS TOPPED OUT, SO SORRY
Ok, off-topic, but so glad she is growing her hair out. Her natural color is lovely!