Bitcoin Crashed in Minutes… Joe Carlasare Explains Why | 10X Money Talks
Joe Carlasare Breaks Down Bitcoin, Debt, & Why the System Isn’t Collapsing | 10X Money Talks
Is Bitcoin really gambling—or is it the most misunderstood asset of our generation?
In this episode of 10X Money Talks, Grant Cardone sits down with Joe Carlasare, partner at a major U.S. law firm and longtime market contrarian, to break down Bitcoin, leverage, government debt, gold, and why the “doom and collapse” narrative doesn’t match reality.
This is a no-hype, no-religion conversation about how money actually works, why Bitcoin can’t be copied, what really causes massive price crashes, and how smart investors think long-term.
If you’re curious about Bitcoin but skeptical—or you’re a traditional investor trying to understand what’s real versus noise—this episode is for you.
00:00 – Why Bitcoin Sounds Crazy at First
00:44 – Meet Joe Carlasare (Law, Markets & Crypto)
01:26 – A Contrarian’s Background in Economics
02:10 – From Traditional Law to Crypto Litigation
03:14 – Why Bitcoin Survived Extreme Skepticism
04:29 – Bitcoin’s Real-World Infrastructure Explained
05:56 – Why You Can’t Just “Create Another Bitcoin”
07:46 – Decentralization, Speed & Tradeoffs
09:27 – Why Bitcoin Is Not Static Technology
09:53 – The Three Bitcoin Camps (Degens, Maxis, Investors)
12:28 – What Bitcoin Actually Is (And Isn’t)
13:59 – Bitcoin vs the S&P 500 Over the Next 10 Years
15:02 – Lost Coins, Satoshi & the Real Market Cap
17:35 – Why Gold Is Surging Again
20:17 – Scarce Assets & Government Spending
22:12 – What Really Happened During the Bitcoin Flash Crash
25:06 – How Leverage Liquidations Actually Work
31:16 – Why Traders Keep Gambling With Leverage
33:20 – Bitcoin as a Check on Government Spending
36:14 – Does the U.S. Actually Have Too Much Debt?
39:22 – Why U.S. Debt Is Not Like Household Debt
42:26 – Why the Dollar Isn’t Dying
44:23 – Treasuries, the Dollar & Global Demand
49:25 – Why Central Banks Buy Gold Instead of Bitcoin (For Now)
52:03 – Joe’s Bitcoin Price Prediction
53:40 – Final Thoughts: Optimism, AI & Opportunity
