This week McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into the "Printer Go BRRR" meme that became a serious economic discussion during COVID. They explore what M2 money supply actually means and how it's grown consistently at 6-8% annually for decades, with a shocking 40% spike during 2020-2021. The hosts discuss how this money printing directly correlates with real inflation rates, which are much higher than official government CPI numbers suggest.
The episode's highlight is an incredible chart showing Bitcoin's price perfectly tracking M2 money supply with just a three-month lag, demonstrating Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat debasement. With Bitcoin currently near all-time highs at $111,470 and recent political spending bills adding trillions more to the debt, the hosts examine what this means for Bitcoin's future price trajectory.

They also touch on listener feedback about Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, recent tech updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the ongoing political reality that money printing will likely continue as politicians prioritize short-term election wins over long-term fiscal responsibility.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by Ainsley Costello

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

July 9th, 2025: $111,470 USD | 95,200 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 904,795

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-217

Music Credits

Ainsley Costello
Cherry on Top

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

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McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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