In this episode Cedric sits down with Market Analyst Joe Consorti from market research outlet The Bitcoin Layer to discuss viewing bitcoin through a global macro lens, large scale defaults, FTX, price distortions and why rates lead the dance. Joe Consorti is best known as a Bitcoin Analyst, but he’s also walked the stage at a bodybuilding competition when he was 17. Not to mention, Joe is also the founder of a 6-figure painting company as a 21-year-old. Joe has quickly made a name for himself in the world of Bitcoin, but as you’ll see from our conversation with him, he has a lot to share about viewing Bitcoin through a global macro lens.  This podcast is brought to you by River Financial. Get $20 free when you sign up for River and purchase Bitcoin, and up to $10,000 free when you purchase miners. Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Recently, I decided to partner with crowd health to help fix the healthcare system. You’re challenging the traditional status quo, then why are you still paying expensive insurance premiums? Experience the freedom and affordability of cash payments and community-funded healthcare with CrowdHealth. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code MATRIX now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month.  Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 15% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Joe Consorti on Twitter: @JoeConsorti Check out Aleks' article Fire, Bitcoin, Teleportation - A New Timeline. Before Bitcoin (BB). After Bitcoin (AB). Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix