CarlBMenger
Carl B Menger

https://carlbmenger.substack.com/

Bitcoin Chief Hodler
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2024-06-25 20:29:59

Most surveilled cities in the world - cameras per square mile
1. 🇨🇳 Shenzhen: 7,462
2. 🇨🇳 Wuhan: 6,488
3. 🇨🇳 Shanghai: 5,239
4-20. 🇨🇳 Different cities of China
21. 🇨🇳 Beijing: 1,500
22. 🇮🇳 Delhi: 1,490
35. 🇰🇷 Seoul: 618
40. 🇸🇬 Singapore: 387
41. 🇮🇳 Hyderabad: 321
44. 🇺🇸 New York: 235
45. 🇷🇺 Moscow: 220
46. 🇬🇧 London: 209
49. 🇧🇩 Dhaka: 141
50. 🇲🇽 Mexico City: 139
56. 🇹🇭 Bangkok: 108
58. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles: 86
59. 🇩🇪 Berlin: 80
60. 🇿🇦 Johannesburg: 72
64. 🇹🇷 Istanbul: 54
68. 🇫🇷 Paris: 41
69. 🇪🇬 Cairo: 39
Better watch out.

2024-06-25 18:43:07

#Bitcoin is dead 🤡 https://image.nostr.build/a0ebc41e5319b3253493a9ce1d8d041079be22be5707d94522b43fc9e27b9ebc.jpg

2024-06-25 14:18:53

Buy $200 worth of #Bitcoin each week and everyone tells you how risky it is.
Spend $200 each week for a bottle of alcohol in a club and people will give you fist bumps and tell you how good of a friend you are.
Society programs you to be poor. You gotta find your own way.

2024-06-25 13:21:51

I can’t find **CAmount MAX_Money** on the FED website.
Could anyone help me pls.

2024-06-25 12:59:24

When in doubt, zoom out. #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/4a0596c402cc43102086e648ffa2f0afcb5175c9951f4b7bbbecfd7c2a643ffd.jpg

2024-06-25 11:42:10

No money in the world can buy you a healthy body. It’s about discipline and self respect, things money can’t buy.

2024-06-25 09:06:59

Be more like Carl. #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/d58ffe33cbdd2ba7e22b0b8fa448377cf938121f122f2df62f8f863f9ff5c122.jpg

2024-06-25 08:59:40

GM #Nostr Plebs! https://image.nostr.build/c8c5648621b7ad1af17f9e1bc6a1668da1517a5c540afc720ec556708563c1b7.jpg

2024-06-25 08:10:39

Thought you quit Bro? Welcome back. I’m lovin’ it. #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/d6c085222244748c93bdd44ddc35d029de42c9a6b749cf713f1b66910106d6ef.jpg

2024-06-24 11:34:33

BREAKING: Norinchukin Bank, one of #Japan's largest institutional investors, has announced plans to sell approximately 63 billion U.S. dollars in overseas bonds to prevent default after wrong bets on interest rates.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/06/20/companies/japan-norinchukin-bank-losses/

2024-06-24 10:25:18

BREAKING: #Bitcoin miners sold over 30,000 $BTC (~$2 billion) in June, the highest amount this year, dropping reserves to a 14-year low.
The recent #Bitcoin halving cut profits, causing smaller miners to sell off #Bitcoin to cover operation costs. https://image.nostr.build/d1a8b4604f88a3ac473ea0911094c45eba77de6e598d7e44024bff62ae38066f.jpg

2024-06-24 09:41:05

Before we can take responsibility for the life of another, we must begin with the decision to take responsibility for our own.

2024-06-23 22:24:47

BREAKING: US debt predicted to be $50 trillion by 2034
„If you see a fragile bridge, you know it’s going to collapse at some point.”
https://asiatimes.com/2024/06/us-debt-moving-toward-50-trillion-isnt-whole-story/

2024-06-22 22:39:47

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This is the way.

2024-06-22 22:32:18

#Bitcoin is about to crash hard. https://image.nostr.build/f59879e0eb7f1e401ed821e4ac302f62027a8df764bbd005620ffb336af82dda.jpg

2024-06-21 12:03:25

BREAKING: UK public debt rises to highest since 1961 ahead of election.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-public-debt-rises-highest-since-1961-election-nears-2024-06-21/

2024-06-21 07:33:36

In 2012, Carrington, a beginner metal detectorist, decided to try out his new metal detector in a field near St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Within 20 minutes he stumbled upon a cache of 55 #Gold Solidus coins dating back to the Roman Empire worth 100k.
Try that with #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/f6d9d213f7966d8bd465709ac54b0bc3bf10ed3046d63e8d445d410e09627733.jpg

2024-06-20 22:44:56

If you could recommend ONE book to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
I‘ll start: Discipline is Destiny by RyanHoliday

2024-06-20 11:29:00

BREAKING: The Indian rupee declines to an all-time low as broad US dollar strength weighs on most emerging Asian currencies.
I hope you bought some #Bitcoin my Asian friends.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-20/indian-rupee-hits-record-low-as-broad-dollar-strength-weighs

2024-06-20 11:13:51

Short term pain often leads to long term gain. Be patient, HODL #Bitcoin and don’t win StarCraft tournaments. https://image.nostr.build/c6704283564ddb98e8c1efa5ad523902b9536a325525126c6b3b23e4068d6ff5.jpg

2024-06-20 08:24:07

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Where are the testicles?

2024-06-19 21:58:54

BREAKING: World debt just reached $225 TRILLION! WTF happened in 1997?
173x #Bitcoin ’s current market cap. https://image.nostr.build/bae416c041a76cb3fbf7c751f1954282a7e60695f446b6dcabe4b250beb8d401.jpg

2024-06-19 10:05:55

The best strategy for lump-sum #Bitcoin purchases is to not look at charts for at least one week, because #Bitcoin always dips right after.

2024-06-19 09:37:34

Weak ass medium rare bear balls for breakfast. That is how champions start the day. GM

2024-06-19 09:21:37

It can get noisy and chaotic in the world ometimes it’s hard to get a sense of a situation when you are bogged down in the chaos of life.
To find, peace, clarity and perspective you need to rise above all the noise. You need to look down upon the earth as the stars do and see all things from afar.
GM my fellow #Stoic’s. https://image.nostr.build/6989af23f0ad6eadaa1985d7483ce0ae48a2d12f119f70cf8de97ef8ec67626f.jpg

2024-06-19 08:14:12

Every 100 days, the U.S. adds new debt equivalent to the entire market cap of #Bitcoin. Just insane.

2024-06-19 07:47:17

People who call #Bitcoin a cult use “money” that looks like this. https://image.nostr.build/381e99d41f002633a16942571e45826d3cab6aac88200e003c217f814979335f.jpg

2024-06-18 19:27:02

Mainstream logic. #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/d887a818e46d4b557c3572ddda06537ca5cbc79c1e3a8e746a15abcf9b558c22.jpg

2024-06-17 18:11:54

WEF 🤡🤡 https://image.nostr.build/32728cf7470bfad7bc5a2be9d9f8745a6b69cc023191dd72e94a736f824ffee6.jpg

2024-06-17 17:18:05

Then just don’t f* buy it. #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/210245c134480a79d90bd9e05010a86e16a38c363260cb1811fe3c9af08211e1.jpg

2024-06-17 11:38:34

The U.S. are issuing $10 trillion worth of U.S. treasuries in 2024 alone. 🤯
Maybe it might make sense to get some #Bitcoin, just in case it catches on. https://image.nostr.build/f627f5e7f52d3a9e3a2fbbd7cb39c32af1cee47ca06aecc17eb5e6cbfbc5a6dc.jpg

2024-06-16 23:34:52

BREAKING: The cost of insuring France's debt against default and the risk premium investors demand to hold French government debt both reached their highest since 2022. 🇫🇷 https://image.nostr.build/617c1a2fb84e2d481669050bad6eb3a4e13432952ac282cb76d39882cc0ea30e.jpg

2024-06-16 16:37:57

It’s not about getting rich, it is about owning your time.

2024-06-16 14:51:52

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It’s all propaganda. Indeed.

2024-06-16 14:43:19

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You guys must be dying. 26!

2024-06-16 14:09:13

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Best mom.

2024-06-16 13:56:21

It’s insanely bullish that so many people are bearish close to the ATH. #Bitcoin

2024-06-16 09:49:01

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I am from a generation where we don’t throw things away, we HODL no matter what 😅

2024-06-16 09:47:56

Studying Austrian Economics. https://image.nostr.build/747802a2c9814620d1d18618646c7057e7ef752cfd4b6ccb64fe77df67f8901a.jpg

2024-06-16 09:31:56

I am this old. Mega Bass. LOL https://image.nostr.build/c58fa44c6d3911081157691b795297baf9beff99ca6f6453d4b0988b806244f7.jpg

2024-06-15 23:49:57

An all time high of $6.1 trillion currently sits in money market funds (MMF) with interest rates between 0.01% and 4.6%.
Thus, the capital in MMF alone is 4.6 times the market capitalisation of #Bitcoin 🤯 https://image.nostr.build/e0123862e43a489ce94da5e53d39aad2f91f2dbcdfebaedbe6c69cd433e543eb.jpg

2024-06-15 11:59:49

Average breast size / BMI:
🇳🇴 Norway: C-D / 26.2
🇺🇸 United States: C / 29
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: C / 27.1
🇷🇺 Russia: B-C / 26.7
🇨🇴 Colombia: B-C / 26.7
🇵🇱 Poland: B-C / 26.1
🇸🇪 Sweden: B-C / 25.4
🇨🇦 Canada: B-C / 26.7
🇳🇱 Netherlands: B-C / 25.3
Numbers don’t lie.

2024-06-14 23:00:45

For real, i would like to meet the people who are selling #Bitcoin right now. Gotta be the special kind 😂

2024-06-13 21:36:49

Your brain is a piece of software: You update it by reading books, crushing challenges, meditation, learning skills & connecting.
Your body is a piece of hardware: You update it through lifting, cardio, nutrition & stretching.

2024-06-13 20:03:56

BREAKING: Russians are worried about a ruble collapse, sell everything including their clothes and buy the #Bitcoin dip in underwear.
This is the way 🇷🇺 https://image.nostr.build/e54fa34e9aabd9e662db2205e664b82b56c2f0033d8d0a09c2bbe8c970c03f94.jpg

2024-06-13 15:13:45

The hidden costs of owning a home are surging for Americans, on top of the mortgage rate.
„US homeowners are now paying an average of $18k a year on property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, maintenance, and various other expenses linked to owning a home.“
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/business/homeownership-costs-inflation/index.html

2024-06-13 08:49:40

Welcome to our brave new world. https://image.nostr.build/c0fc65accbe8ab5e2af6db2dd93d19e21cb15fb5f8fbda0f5fc0ac94aecac02c.jpg

2024-06-13 08:00:12

BREAKING: Growing number of young men are required health treatment after becoming addicted to #Bitcoin trading.
Don’t trade, buy and HODL. It’s good for your health. https://image.nostr.build/c3d7fe97073d407c62ee22691f5770e9b8bb0a882c02d38c176254ff62da5ffa.jpg

2024-06-12 12:43:27

U.S.-Saudi Petrodollar Pact Ends after 50 Years.
“With the expiration of a 50-year-old pact with Saudi Arabia, the U.S. dollar’s strength may have lost one of its most powerful tailwinds.”
https://www.tipranks.com/news/u-s-saudi-petrodollar-pact-ends-after-50-years

2024-06-12 11:51:30

I start my mornings with a medium rare prime Rip Eye Steak.
How is your life going?

2024-06-12 10:38:44

#Bitcoin Price Action After Every FOMC Meeting in 2024. The next FOMC meeting is today, June 12th.
Are you ready? https://image.nostr.build/3b90a91ffd5f18c81a4d552ae1a8dd29963aa611c074a2c32a9f53f834ad7a0e.jpg

2024-06-12 09:07:49

What the fuck happened in 1971???

2024-06-12 09:05:06

If a book catches your attention and you're thinking of ordering it, do it, because one simple idea in that book could improve your life significantly.

2024-06-12 08:35:49

How to prosper in a financial world that’s rigged against you?
STUDY #Bitcoin

2024-06-12 08:22:13

Sen. Elisabeth Warren to Push Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates. https://image.nostr.build/ced5c99078142891ff442ba4122e587b79578408287fec25ab7a8a473966c07b.jpg

2024-06-11 15:32:47

BREAKING: EU report claims #Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse.
“Along with other layer 2 solutions, might “be abused by criminals” and could cause “problems for law enforcement investigations.”
https://cryptobriefing.com/europol-bitcoin-lightning-l2-criminal-abuse/

2024-06-11 15:09:47

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Damn, 13 years ago!

2024-06-11 09:55:04

#Bitcoin is money without borders. No matter who you are or where you from, #Bitcoin is open to everyone.

2024-06-10 16:57:03

The hard truth is that there is no incentive for people in power to inform you about money, bc if you're kept in the dark, it's easier to take advantage of you.
Study #Bitcoin yourself, bc you won't learn anything about it in the fiat-sponsored education system.

2024-06-10 13:12:40

As of 6/10/24, $Menger acquired an additional of 0.00229944 #Bitcoin for €150. All shorts are REKT! Gradually, then suddenly. https://image.nostr.build/5daef5e0d9e740f7d946c44efb318f3622b048e55d6b309ae859d7296c5b9f6e.jpg

2024-06-10 12:10:47

Bottom line: Buy #Bitcoin and HODL it for the long term.

2024-06-10 09:25:44

BREAKING: #Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. acquired the equivalent of around two months’ worth of mining supply in the first week of June alone.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-buy-two-months-btc-mining-supply

2024-06-09 23:59:07

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I am sorry to break it for ya. It’s over Bro.

2024-06-09 23:52:24

It took 220 years for the U.S. to accumulate 11 trillion dollars in debt. This is the same amount of debt that the U.S. just added since 2020. Mind blowing 🤯 https://image.nostr.build/27808604831ceddba19c502aee66177f08f14d33cf7eac584c6cdc62461d2b03.jpg

2024-06-09 07:35:02

BREAKING: An All-Time High of 9.3 trillion in U.S. Debt is set to mature within the next 12 months.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr https://image.nostr.build/eb331aa22659df664c3229687522892aa50748faae13a4fc32a728fa217b3e33.jpg

2024-06-08 10:52:54

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So becoming a net seller after being a record buyer is nothing, LOL

2024-06-08 09:20:53

#Bitcoin solves all the problems that the #Gold Standard couldn't.

2024-06-08 08:23:50

BREAKING: #China dumps $4 billion worth of U.S. treasuries in 7 months. https://image.nostr.build/0afc4b6f277f23b1e1b3535b8889de009f097933a3727646d54ddcd39158dc2a.jpg

2024-06-07 22:52:26

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Fair enough lucky Sandy.

2024-06-07 22:51:35

A #Bitcoin crash is worse than divorce. Money gone and your wife is still around.

2024-06-07 16:34:51

Buy, add and HODL wins in the long term. Every time.

2024-06-07 15:13:00

The system is rigged. #Bitcoin fixes this. https://image.nostr.build/3234f8a2b101f78d1f885861d5eefbf1a5cce71b278eca42fdde07aecda86fe8.jpg

2024-06-07 12:31:55

Actually, it's outright fraud to call this thing a BIG Mac these days. https://image.nostr.build/38450fb146f8cb67c047768cbf6e98163de44226071b82c4833e599d24c6221a.jpg

2024-06-07 12:21:14

BigMac 2002: €2.37
BigMac 2024: €5.99
Gold price 2002: €300
Gold price 2024: €2,000
Real estate 2002: €117,000
Real estate 2024: €550,000
Silver price 2002: €5
Silver price 2024: €28
#Bitcoin 2012: €14
#Bitcoin 2024: €65,000
Do you notice anything?

2024-06-07 12:09:01

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Fair enough.

2024-06-07 11:53:44

So U.S. based ETFs amassed more than 1 million #Bitcoin (>5% of supply) in a couple of months and price just doubled. Where the f* is all this #Bitcoin coming from?

2024-06-07 11:50:03

In light of the record inflows into #Bitcoin ETFs, I think it is legitimate to ask where this #Bitcoin supply is coming from when the price is not rising?

2024-06-07 08:50:43

Lords of Finance, How bankers broke the world.
A truly compelling account of how four powerful bankers played crucial roles in triggering the Great Depression and ultimately transforming the U.S. into the world's financial center.
What a great read! https://image.nostr.build/25517665fb19efe0c9fe97a5008cdfd4571a56ed6c7533b0ea136fecaadbdb3c.jpg

2024-06-07 08:15:47

BREAKING; The medical manufacturer Semler Scientific now holds 828 #Bitcoin and has $150M plan to buy more.
“We continue to pursue our strategy of purchasing #Bitcoin with cash.”
https://cointelegraph.com/news/semler-scientific-now-holds-828-bitcoin-150m-plan-buy-more

2024-06-06 16:40:36

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That’s cute!

2024-06-06 16:39:02

Most people are financial slaves, fat, lacy and uninspired, like overweight sheep that follow the herd to the slaughterhouse.
Do the opposite of what 99.9% of people do and you will be financially independent, happier and healthy as fuck.

2024-06-06 14:19:45

BREAKING: ECB cuts interest rate. It takes the central bank's key rate to 3.75%, down from a record 4% https://image.nostr.build/bb3bedd4f7b06fc4ac190d343dc14c636f9235caaa34b66b125df70615de8f13.jpg

2024-06-05 15:45:43

Damn, I wish someone had explained the concepts of 'establishing good habits' and 'compounding' to me earlier.
Daily Mediation, Cold Showers and Work-Outs. Be kind, read books and be grateful. Stack #Bitcoin regularly.
Absolute life changing.

2024-06-05 14:06:04

Al the fiat world is a stage. Opt-out. https://image.nostr.build/9355ca898c0d7b861bba2b3055a7e2399085c6e861ba1db63884a3ee4ca5fa5b.jpg

2024-06-05 13:55:52

“Treasury #Bitcoin Transactions” coming to your country, sooner or later. https://image.nostr.build/9398603633ac1935378d8627a33b2b8e8bab485436bfeb8ba1b7d63eedd6a9fd.jpg

2024-06-05 12:42:24

Last major resistance before 90k #Bitcoin . Are you ready? 🚀

2024-06-05 10:49:27

El Salvador has launched its own proof-of-reserves website, featuring various tools for monitoring the country’s #Bitcoin holdings using on-chain data.
https://bitcoin.gob.sv/

2024-06-05 10:22:41

UPDATE: 🇸🇻 El Salvador now owns 5,770.76 #Bitcoin worth over $402 million.
Stairs to heaven. https://image.nostr.build/4e0d1186af301675a0589955b086ce8ca6cc8f6a83c41fad239594ca8ed40b2d.jpg

2024-06-05 10:06:41

BREAKING: #Turkey to impose stocks and #Bitcoin transaction tax, official says.
https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2024/06/1059655/turkey-impose-stocks-crypto-assets-transaction-tax-official-says

2024-06-05 00:14:39

#Bitcoin shorts worth $1.4B at risk of liquidation if $BTC price hits new all time high.
Let’s f* go. Send it 🚀
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-shorts-risk-liquidation-at-74k

2024-06-04 22:18:40

Small #bitcoin stake makes sense regardless of cryptocurrency thesis, says Fidelity. https://image.nostr.build/ce21a446befc27ac5677146150c058b1ee14144a6844bb3124feaad2b9f1c7af.jpg

2024-06-04 20:56:07

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You right! I can’t change it though. LOL

2024-06-04 20:45:29

U.S. Government debt:
2007 - 8 BILLIONS
2024 - 35 TRILLIONS
Big numbers are hard to comprehend but check this out:
A billion seconds ~ 32 years
A trillion seconds ~ 32k years
35 trillion seconds ~ 1,12 million years
By the way: 21 million seconds is ~ 250 days. Buy #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/f2e891afb939c3738ac4b5a4dcc0b42759a3ac96601bfa73b50380073c42eedc.jpg

2024-06-04 19:49:13

BREAKING: Short sellers of GameStop, $GME, are now down over $1 billion today. https://image.nostr.build/682f6668a1697ce41f6083d5760e6cfb4cbe8bd3fe2e835f49aab5d8e706e7f2.jpg

2024-06-04 13:12:13

“One hour here is seven hours on earth.”
Good, another chance to HODL #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/4dda7c39b3c63d6a6e718292801047bd5f32a7bfd03d78d86e70ba31e4b4175d.jpg

2024-06-04 09:20:59

Remember, there is no perfect time for anything. It will never be perfect. There is only now. There will always be challenges and obstacles. So what? Get started! With each step you take, you will grow, be more self-confident and successful.

2024-06-04 09:03:30

In 2010, a couple purchased the town ‘Wauconda’, in Washington for just $360k. It came with a cafe, a gas station, a post office, a four-bedroom house and their own zip-code. https://image.nostr.build/5f6a25b881b9e33ce623db85538cf1aa062505deb228c35f6c2a760866dce767.jpg

2024-06-04 08:12:49

Morgan Stanley may ban Keith Gill, a.k.a. ‘The Roaring Kitty,’ from E*Trade for stock manipulation.
Wall Street Suckers are losing and that’s how thy react. The game is rigged against us. #Bitcoin fixes this.
https://www.businessinsider.com/e-trade-may-ban-roaring-kitty-gamestop-stock-surge-2024-6

2024-06-04 08:08:33

BREAKING: U.S. Banking System
FDIC warns that 63 Lenders are on the brink of insolvency due to banks sitting on $517 billion in unrealized losses. https://image.nostr.build/25ef2b4940dcdcc8ac340109e24467fe4a5ec0f09ba3f2d35f5c1bb1a0031181.jpg

2024-06-03 16:37:59

Welcome to the future
$BRK.A Down 99%
$GOLD Down 99%
$BMO Down 99%
$CMG Halted
$GME Halted
#Bitcoin UP 3%
Tick Tock, next block.