Wall Street Unplugged
Episode: 573November 30, 2017

Chris MacIntosh: Why Bitcoin Could Surge to $40,000

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged.
Today’s guest is Chris MacIntosh – co-Manager of the Asymmetric Opportunities Fund and founder of one of my favorite financial publications, Capitalist Exploits.As bitcoin’s meteoric rise continues, one thing is clear: People are confused.Tune in this week as Chris – who told us to buy bitcoin at $400 – explains why this trend is widely misunderstood.Despite this year’s sharp growth, Chris says bitcoin is a long way from a bubble… And it’s one of the best arguments I’ve heard yet.Then, for today’s Educational Segment [1:05:10], I’m talking retail. With record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday numbers pouring in… it’s time for my list of winners and losers.
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