Chat I’m going on the BBC World Service in 45 minutes to do my regular spot on the show Business Matters, and the producers want us to talk about bitcoin’s record high. 

What are some smart things I should say about meaningfulness of this milestone?

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Bitcoin’s record high signals more than price hype—it reflects rising institutional trust, macro uncertainty, and a growing global belief in financial alternatives.”

It’s not just retail FOMO this time—it’s ETFs, corporates, and even nations showing up.