Ever wondered how the fascinating world of Wall Street risk modeling works and its correlation to Bitcoin? Former Wall Street quantitative analyst, Tone Vays, joins us to unravel this intriguing aspect of finance, offering a window into the unpredictable market conditions and the complexity of risk models. Drawing from his rich career on Wall Street, Tone also brings to light his discovery of Bitcoin and the journey that led him to becoming a staunch advocate for this revolutionary cryptocurrency.Continuing on the path of financial enlightenment, we dive headlong into a captivating discussion on Bitcoin as both a private asset and a hedge. Tone juxtaposes Bitcoin with conventional assets like stocks, bonds, and gold, and argues why Bitcoin has remained an unmatched asset since its birth. Together, we delve into the concept of uncomfiscatability, the challenges in achieving self-custody of Bitcoin and the potential implications of ignorance about this digital currency. Furthermore, we examine how government policies could impact Bitcoin's future, a topic that has stirred much debate in the crypto space.But that's not all! We also scrutinize the possible correlations between gold, Bitcoin, and the stock market, reflecting on the 2008 gold crash and its subsequent effect on the global market. Drawing parallels between Bitcoin's behavior during the COVID-19 crisis and the stock market, we ponder over Bitcoin's potential to reach new peak prices in the upcoming year and how its four-year halving cycle influences market trends. Whether you're a seasoned trader or a curious onlooker, this episode is guaranteed to leave you buzzing with fresh insights and perspectives that will reshape your understanding of finance and Bitcoin.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at https://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive and get 30% off as a podcast listener.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.Support the show