#660 What REALLY Happened with the Bitcoin Crash This Week?
In this Episode, Pomp goes through the on-chain analytics and helps to explain the market forces that caused Bitcoin's crash this past week.
Sep 11, 2021•11 min
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Host Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano talks to the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin. From billionaires to cultural icons, Pomp helps you get smarter every day.
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