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 James Lavish is a hedge fund manager, macro investor, and managing partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. In this conversation, he explains why the U.S. is caught in a spending trap with no way out and what that means for Bitcoin and treasury companies. **WHAT WE DISCUSS:** **The Spending Trap** James breaks down why DOGE failed and why cutting government spending is mathematically impossible. With interest payments, defense, and entitlements consuming the entire budget, there's no political or practical path to fiscal responsibility. **Bitcoin Treasury Company Management** We discuss what separates good management from bad in Bitcoin treasury companies like Strive, MicroStrategy, and others. James shares what he looks for as an investor in the space and why management quality matters more than most realize. **Bitcoin as a Risk Asset** James explains Bitcoin's current position in financial markets - why it trades as a risk asset despite its monetary properties, and what needs to change for institutions to view it differently. **The Fed's Liquidity Problem** A deep dive into bank reserves, Treasury issuance, and why the Fed is approaching a crisis point. James walks through the mechanics of how Janet Yellen's strategy of issuing short-term debt has drained the financial system's shock absorber. **Why QE Is Inevitable** Despite the political cost of restarting quantitative easing, James explains why the Fed has no choice. The math simply doesn't work any other way. He shares his timeline and what signs to watch for. **Macro Predictions** James shares his views on where markets are heading, why inflation isn't going away, and how the "debasement trade" is Wall Street's recognition that the dollar's purchasing power will continue to decline. **Bitcoin's Role** We explore whether Bitcoin can actually solve the debt problem or if we need a "productivity miracle" to avoid currency debasement. James shares why he's positioned heavily in Bitcoin despite the challenges ahead. **Investment Strategy for Treasury Companies** Practical advice on evaluating Bitcoin treasury companies as investments, what premium levels make sense, and how to think about risk in this emerging sector. **KEY INSIGHTS:** • Why government spending cuts are politically and mathematically impossible • The mechanics of how bank reserves are being drained • What the SOFR spread widening tells us about financial stress • Why the Fed will restart QE despite not wanting to • How to evaluate management quality in Bitcoin treasury companies • Why Bitcoin trades as risk-on despite being digital gold • The "debasement trade" and what Wall Street really thinks • Bitcoin-backed bonds, equities, and real estate **WHO IS JAMES LAVISH:** Former hedge fund manager and macro investor who now serves as Managing Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. Known for his deep understanding of monetary policy, liquidity cycles, and how traditional finance is positioning for Bitcoin adoption. Author of The Informationist newsletter covering macro economics and Bitcoin. Follow James Lavish: https://twitter.com/@jameslavish Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/@TylerCompiler Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: https://www.bitcoinopportunity.fund The Informationist: https://www.jameslavish.com --- **RELATED TREASURY ORANGE EPISODES:** • Checkmate: Why $95K Is Bitcoin's Line in the Sand https://youtu.be/_mZqfx-Y3Q4 • Rally Durham: Why He Sold All His MSTR https://youtu.be/J-aHzNMUDts • Pierre Rochard: Strive Director on How Bitcoin Treasury Companies Could PREVENT The Next Crash https://youtu.be/qbluTRrzres --- **TIMESTAMPS:** 00:00 Cold Open 01:10 Introduction to James Lavish: Fund Manager, Director & Bitcoiner 08:30 The Role of Management in Bitcoin Treasury Companies like Strive 14:52 Market Dynamics and Bitcoin's Position As A Risk Asset 20:53 Investment Strategies for Bitcoin Treasury Companies 29:48 Macro Economic Insights & Predictions 34:26 The Impact of Treasury Issuance on Bank Reserves 38:13 The Fed's Response to Financial Stress 41:35 Why Yellen Issued On The Short End, Inflation, And DOGE's Failure 44:57 The Challenges of Managing National Debt And The Spending Trap 50:21 Exploring Bitcoin as a Financial Solution Without A Productivity Miracle 56:18 Where To Follow James & His Fund 57:04 Stay Orange 57:18 Outro --- 📧 Contact: tyler@treasuryorange.com 🎙️ Treasury Orange: Bitcoin treasury analysis & macro economics 🟠 STAY ORANGE #Bitcoin #JamesLavish #MacroEconomics #QE #QuantitativeEasing #FederalReserve #BitcoinTreasury #MSTR #Strive #DebtCrisis #Inflation #BitcoinOpportunityFund
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