Dan Ives: The Next Bitcoin Bull Run Starts In A Crisis

<p>#Bitcoin #Crypto #Investing</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Don’t miss future episodes — subscribe to Proof of Thought for more deep Bitcoin, crypto, and investing insights and conversations!</p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ Follow Dan Ives</p><p>X: https://x.com/DivesTech</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s conversation is with Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities and one of the most followed analysts covering AI, Big Tech, and market trends.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan shares his evolving view on Bitcoin and crypto in the context of the AI revolution, explaining how digital assets fit into a rapidly changing technological and economic landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, he breaks down the inflation vs deflation debate, what it means for markets, and why AI could fundamentally reshape productivity, pricing, and long-term economic cycles.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss the Q1 2026 stock market correction, sentiment around tech stocks, and how AI developments from companies like Anthropic are influencing investor behavior and valuations.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan explains why AI may act as a powerful democratization tool, how individuals can position themselves for the shift, and what the future of work, society, and wealth creation could look like in an AI-driven world.</p><p><br></p><p>We also explore privacy concerns, WorldCoin, and the rise of digital identity systems, along with Dan’s personal journey and lessons from decades covering the biggest tech trends.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 Bitcoin, Crypto, and AI</p><p>2:55 Inflation vs Deflation and Market Impact</p><p>6:00 Q1 2026 Stock Market Correction and Predictions</p><p>8:16 OPNEXT (#ad)</p><p>9:03 AI, Anthropic, and Tech Stock Sentiment</p><p>11:16 AI as a Democratization Tool</p><p>14:45 Preparing for the AI Revolution</p><p>15:38 The Future of AI, Technology, and Society</p><p>18:30 WorldCoin, Digital Assets, and Privacy</p><p>20:00 Dan Ives’ Career Journey and Insights</p><p><br></p><p>About Dan Ives:Dan Ives is the Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities and a leading voice on AI, Tech, Bitcoin, and equity markets. Known for his coverage of companies like Apple, Tesla, and Microsoft, Ives provides insight into how technological innovation intersects with market trends and investor sentiment.</p><p><br></p><p>#Bitcoin #Crypto #Investing </p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------