Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Nik analyzes bitcoin’s historic climb as its 200-day moving average and short-term holder price both cross $100,000, setting a new price floor. He explains why this milestone reflects deep structural strength, not just market momentum. Nik walks through bitcoin’s $1 trillion realized market cap, rising on-chain activity, and the growing influence of institutional buyers like Strategy. He shows how usage is outpacing speculation, supported by a steady MVRV Z-score, and sets a near-term target of $138,000 to $139,000 with $200,000 on the horizon. While seven figures remain years away, this bull market is grounded in real demand and lasting adoption.
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Nik Bhatia's Twitter: twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
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Researcher Demian Schatt's Twitter: https://x.com/demianschatt
Lead Statistician Augustine Carrasco Twitter: https://x.com/AugustineCarrB
❗ The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Epic Milestones for Bitcoin's Price
00:02:06 Bitcoin's Role in Global Trade and Credit
00:04:11 Understanding the 200-Day Moving Average in Stock Trends
00:06:15 Strategy's Unique Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
00:08:19 Increasing Bitcoin Demand through Diverse Investment Vehicles
00:10:26 Bitcoin as a Human Right
00:12:17 Bitcoin's Bull Market Stages and MVRV Analysis
00:14:13 Understanding Bitcoin's Realized Price and Market Trends
00:16:30 Bitcoin's Path to $200,000: A Statistical Approach
In this episode, Nik analyzes bitcoin’s historic climb as its 200-day moving average and short-term holder price both cross $100,000, setting a new price floor. He explains why this milestone reflects deep structural strength, not just market momentum. Nik walks through bitcoin’s $1 trillion realized market cap, rising on-chain activity, and the growing influence of institutional buyers like Strategy. He shows how usage is outpacing speculation, supported by a steady MVRV Z-score, and sets a near-term target of $138,000 to $139,000 with $200,000 on the horizon. While seven figures remain years away, this bull market is grounded in real demand and lasting adoption.
📚 Bitcoin Age is here, order yours today: https://a.co/d/5gau08H
📊 The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm.
🔓 The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today.
Visit thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account.
🕊️ The Human Rights Foundation promotes freedom through Bitcoin by supporting developers, educating activists, and defending civil liberties worldwide.
Join thousands of readers who care about human rights, sound money, and financial sovereignty — subscribe for free at financialfreedomreport.org.
📡 Blockstream delivers cutting-edge Bitcoin infrastructure. Discover the top-rated Blockstream Jade hardware wallet for secure offline storage, and explore the Blockstream Satellite for a seamless offline Bitcoin node experience — all available at the Blockstream Store. Visit: store.blockstream.com/discount/TBL for 10% off entire order.
▶️ Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.
📚 Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe
🎧 Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.
📱 Follow TBL on X: twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer
📩 Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial
🧢 Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch
⛓️ ₿lock Height 906146
⚡ Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg
Nik Bhatia's Twitter: twitter.com/timevalueofbtc
Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: twitter.com/matthewrball
Researcher Demian Schatt's Twitter: https://x.com/demianschatt
Lead Statistician Augustine Carrasco Twitter: https://x.com/AugustineCarrB
❗ The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Epic Milestones for Bitcoin's Price
00:02:06 Bitcoin's Role in Global Trade and Credit
00:04:11 Understanding the 200-Day Moving Average in Stock Trends
00:06:15 Strategy's Unique Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
00:08:19 Increasing Bitcoin Demand through Diverse Investment Vehicles
00:10:26 Bitcoin as a Human Right
00:12:17 Bitcoin's Bull Market Stages and MVRV Analysis
00:14:13 Understanding Bitcoin's Realized Price and Market Trends
00:16:30 Bitcoin's Path to $200,000: A Statistical Approach
