That $85,000 inflection point for Bitcoin isn’t simply an arbitrary mark on a price chart. This is the front line in an invisible war. So begins the epic clash of the lore of the crypto unicorn versus the coming regulatory storm. I'm not just talking about profits and losses here; I'm talking about freedom.

Is Wall Street's Grip Loosening?

Those ETF outflows everyone's fretting about? I see it as a good thing. Hear me out. Of course, institutional money is capable of boosting the price, but it comes attached with strings, compliance, and in the end — control. Bitcoin is designed to function outside of the traditional financial system. It’s a peer-to-peer currency that frees people from the manipulation of central bankers and Wall Street elites. If that drives the price down because the big boys are getting out — fine. Let Bitcoin return to its roots. Make it a money of, for and by the people.

Think of it like this: Bitcoin ETFs were the Trojan Horse, luring in the old guard with the promise of easy profits. What they failed to appreciate is that once Bitcoin comes inside your walls, it starts to eat away at the foundations of the system. It’s genetically programming everything from the inside out!

Metaplanet = A Bold, Free Future?

Then you have Metaplanet. At the same time everyone else is panic selling, they’re doubling down on Bitcoin. They aren't just buying Bitcoin as an investment. They're buying into a vision. They're betting on a future where corporations can operate outside the traditional financial system, free from the constraints of government control.

This isn't some small-time operation either. Rather, the company is going all in, taking a historic step towards a decentralized future. This is an extremely important decision that sends a strong signal to the world. It says, "We believe in Bitcoin, and we're willing to put our money where our mouth is."

Consider Japan's regulatory environment. It’s much more forward-thinking about crypto than the US and Metaplanet is capitalizing on that. They’re thinking 10 moves down the road. The rest of us are all playing checkers.

Regulation: Freedom's Quiet Killer?

What about regulation? When the conversation turns to more oversight, more rule-making, and bringing government in to control the industry, I start to shiver. I personally view it as a dangerous, slow, insidious attempt to strangle the very thing that makes Bitcoin so incredibly revolutionary.

Imagine a future where every Bitcoin transaction is tracked, every wallet is identified, and every exchange is subject to the same suffocating regulations as traditional banks. Whatever the case, that isn’t the future I agreed to. That’s not the future Bitcoin was supposed to build.

Imagine the internet when it first started. It was a virtual, anarchic Wild West, liberated from the constraints of censorship and control. As the platform became more popular, governments and corporations began to meddle, introducing their own regulations and limitations. Are we really going to allow the same thing to happen to Bitcoin?

The Ethereum Foundation’s proposed roadmap update to make Ethereum more user friendly? Great! What good is a smoother user experience if the government can shut it all down with the stroke of a pen?

XRP price surging due to Clearwater tariff suspension? Wonderful news for XRP holders, but doesn’t begin to tackle the overall issue at hand. Let’s work on the principles not the profits.

Here's the reality: over-regulation won't protect consumers. It will stifle innovation and drive crypto activity overseas. Otherwise, it will be giving the keys to the future to the very institutions and intermediaries that Bitcoin was originally designed to overthrow.

What can you do?

This isn’t about Bitcoin, this is about freedom of choice, economic empowerment and the future of the internet. So, what can you do?

  • Support pro-crypto politicians: Vote for candidates who understand the potential of Bitcoin and are committed to protecting its decentralized nature.
  • Advocate for sensible regulation: Demand regulations that protect consumers without stifling innovation.
  • Educate yourself and others: The more people understand Bitcoin, the harder it will be for governments to control it.
  • Use Bitcoin: The more people use Bitcoin, the stronger it becomes.

Because it’s not only about profit — it’s about creating a more equitable, sustainable world. It's about fighting for freedom. Beyond accountability, it’s about making sure Bitcoin can deliver on its promise.

The $85,000 test What I’m asking for is more than a price point—it’s a freedom-loving referendum on our future. Let's make sure freedom wins.