In Part 1, we explored the historical foundations of today’s global financial system — from Bretton Woods to fiat currencies and the rise of inflation and debt.

Today, we zoom in on 2025:

- Why is Bitcoin at $117,000+?

- Why are governments and institutions suddenly embracing Bitcoin?

- What is the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — and why does it matter?

Let’s break it down in plain English.

Bitcoin has captured headlines for over a decade, but how should we really think about it—as a speculative craze, or as a legitimate asset class? If you’re building a portfolio and exploring alternatives beyond stocks, bonds, and real estate, understanding Bitcoin’s role is essential. Let’s break down Bitcoin’s characteristics, risks, and potential so you can make an informed decision.

You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the courses. Listened to the podcasts, did the meditations. You know you should cancel that subscription, check your bank balance, ask for the raise, open the investment account.

And yet - you don’t.

Instead, you tidy your inbox. Refill your coffee. Check Instagram. Tell yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow when I feel more ready.”

But tomorrow comes, and the to-do still lingers. You don’t lack knowledge (okay, maybe a little). In any case, you also lack something else - something deeper.

If you want to grow your money but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. This guide explains the six main types of assets that ordinary people like you and me invest in: real estate, gold, stocks, ETFs, bonds and Bitcoin. You’ll learn what they are, why they have value, how risky they are and how you can buy them, without needing a financial advisor or expensive middlemen. This is for you if you’re completely new to investing and want to feel confident about taking that first step.

The Hidden Problem

We’re taught that self-care is bubble baths, candles, maybe yoga on a good day. Or taking ourselves out to go shopping for shoes. Remember Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City when she realizes that she spent 40,000 US dollars on shoes? 100 pairs à 400 USD each. You can literally see the coin drop when she does the math in her head.

Money gets its value not from what it is made of, but from the trust people place in it and the systems that uphold that trust. Whether it's gold coins or paper bills, value is ultimately a social agreement backed by institutional credibility, scarcity, and utility.

Money can feel like a big, unsolvable mystery.

It’s everywhere. It’s flowing or stuck. We love it, hate it, chase it, fear it. We say it doesn’t matter, but then why does it shape so much of our lives?

Most of us never really got a chance to understand money. Like truly understand it. Inflation, interest rates, housing bubbles, what the Fed or the European Central Bank are doing, Bitcoin, recessions - what does any of that mean, really? And how does it affect your day-to-day life? Honestly… most of us are just nodding along in confusion.

If you're looking to dip your toes into the world of cryptocurrency, I encourage you to listen to this 10 minute podcast on the Bitcoin white paper and see for yourself how this technology can empower you and give you the financial freedom you deserve. It's a revolution, and you can be a part of it. 

When talking about “crypto,” people often get lost in the technology and its complexities, the various use cases, and the potential for mass adoption. While all of that is super exciting, it's not what makes cryptocurrencies so relevant.