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Hey, hey, Bitcoin Wealthbuilders,

Episode 104 of BitcoinHardTalk decodes the new U.S.–China Trade Deal, revealing it not as a trade war, but as the next phase in the controlled reset of the world order, orchestrated by the "Proof of Weapons Network." This isn't about competition; it's about a managed transition of power, and the mainstream headlines are designed to keep you distracted. This post summarizes the key insights from the episode's four parts, cutting through the noise to show you what's really happening.

Part 1: This Week in Bitcoin - Wall Street Continues To Fool Bitcoiners

The central theme is a betrayal of Bitcoin's original mission. Wall Street, the "financial terrorists," couldn't beat Bitcoin, so now they're co-opting it. They are persuading a generation of Bitcoiners to give up self-custody and sovereignty in exchange for financial products that strengthen the very debt-based Ponzi scheme Bitcoin was created to oppose. They are handing the keys to the financial powers engineering this global reset, and too many of you are letting them.

Wall Street's Playbook: Co-opt, Control, and Collateralize

Wall Street is systematically accumulating Bitcoin and centralizing control through a series of calculated moves:

• Vast Accumulation: An astonishing 2 million Bitcoins are now locked up in Wall Street's coffers. I'm ashamed of you Bitcoiners. Come on. We were here to take on the banks, not make the banks more powerful. BlackRock's ETF alone has become a black hole for scarcity, holding an incredible 800,000 BTC.
• Corporate Proxies: Figures like Michael Saylor are acting as tools for Wall Street. They accumulate massive amounts of Bitcoin by leveraging debt and selling equity. And just in case, Michael Saylor, you think you're bigger than your boots, you are a tool of Wall Street. Once you borrow from our corporate bonds and debt structures, you are our debt slave and you must do as I say. S&P Global Ratings’ recent move to give MicroStrategy a 'B-' credit rating is a clear signal of Wall Street flexing its muscles, reminding everyone who is truly in control.
• Financialization & Control: The game is to create layers of abstraction. JP Morgan is now offering loans backed not by actual Bitcoin, but by Bitcoin ETFs. This is how they build a financialized surveillance state, tokenize your assets, and turn you into a collateralized debt obligation while you think you're getting rich.

Sovereign Nations Fight Back

Sovereign nations are not blind to this power grab. Brazil are actively exploring the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves. In Africa, Ghana has become the ninth country to adopt digital asset laws, signaling a broader realignment with the BRICS nations and a move away from the Western financial system.

The US Confiscation Model

While other nations consider purchasing Bitcoin, the US government is pursuing a different strategy: confiscation. It is not building a strategic reserve through the open market but is beta-testing seizure. The recent confiscation of another 100,000 Bitcoin is a modern parallel to the gold confiscation of the 1930s, proving that its goal is control, not adoption.

This centralization of Bitcoin isn't just about control; it's about creating a new pool of collateral to feed the failing debt-based Ponzi scheme, a controlled demolition we'll explore next.

Part 2: This Week in Macro - The Controlled Demolition of the PetroDollar

The 40-year-old PetroDollar system, the engine of the US "debt-based Ponzi scheme," is not collapsing—it is undergoing a controlled demolition. This isn't a random event; it's a managed transition designed by the architects of the system to shift the world order while they retain control of the real assets.

The Petro-Yuan Rises as China Becomes the #1 Customer

The system is being dismantled because the customer base has changed. China, not the US, is now the primary customer for Saudi Arabian oil. This has forced a managed transition where oil sales are shifting from 100% PetroDollar to a mix that includes the Petro-Yuan, currently estimated at around 70% dollar and 30% yuan.

Fiscal Dominance: Forcing Americans to Fund Their Own Demise

As foreign central banks sell off US debt and accumulate gold, the US is forced into a corner called "fiscal dominance." This means the government has no choice but to rollover its ever-expanding $38 trillion debt onto its own people through their pensions and financial products like stablecoins. To make this trap work, they must also force down interest rates on this short-term debt, meaning Americans are forced to buy low-yield debt that doesn't keep up with inflation, effectively subsidizing their own financial destruction.

The "Trade War" Façade

In my opinion the US-China trade war was never a real conflict. It was a carefully orchestrated performance designed to reset the world order for the benefit of the Proof of Weapons Network—the multinational corporations and banks that transcend national interests. It serves to bankrupt American small businesses with tariffs while the multinationals play both sides.

The Real Deal: Resetting the World Order for Profit

The recent trade deal negotiations weren't about fair trade; they were about cementing the next phase of this global reset. Here are the five key announcements:

1. Reduced fentanyl tariffs to 10%, creating a convenient narrative for the military-industrial complex to pivot its focus and funding toward interventions in Latin America.
2. Overall tariffs on China were reduced from 57% to 47%. This is still high enough to bankrupt American small and medium-sized businesses that rely on imports, fueling inflation and consolidating markets for the big players.
3. Discussions on chip restrictions with Nvidia. Trump is demanding China buy Nvidia chips for one reason: so the US can collect tariff revenue on them.
4. The removal of obstacles to rare earth minerals. This was non-negotiable, as the US military cannot build its advanced weapons without access to resources controlled by China.
5. A planned collaboration between the US and China to "solve" the Ukraine conflict. This will only happen when it serves the financial interests of the Proof of Weapons Network, after Europe has been fully vassalized and the contracts are secured.

The K-Shaped Economy in Action: AI Layoffs and Restructuring

This global realignment is driving mass layoffs at major corporations like UPS (40,000), Amazon (up to 30,000), and Intel (24,000). You can say the economy is bad, but I think it's about "efficiency improvements because of artificial intelligence" given the stock market is doing incredibly well. This isn't a recession; it's a restructuring. The Proof of Weapons Network is simply reallocating resources, swapping human labor for AI efficiency to maximize profits during the global reset.

Part 3: This Week in GeoPolitics - Why Is The Media Focusing on the Sudan Conflict Now?

The Gaza Reset: From Military Asset to Economic Vassal

As predicted the current ceasefire in Gaza is set to hold. This marks the end of the "Greater Israel project" and signals a fundamental shift in regional power. The US military-industrial complex is losing direct control, and Israel is being transitioned from a strategic US military asset into an economic partner for regional stability, managed by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in partnership with BRICS. The power isn't just declining; it's being transferred.

The Media Pivot to Sudan

The sudden shift in mainstream media attention to the long-standing conflict in Sudan is not a spontaneous eruption of humanitarian concern. It is a strategic information operation deployed by the Proof of Weapons Network to gain leverage in a new geopolitical negotiation.

The Real Target: Using Sudan to Pressure the UAE

The purpose of this media campaign is clear: to ruin the reputation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and gain leverage in negotiations over Africa's resources.

• The UAE is backing the RSF militia in Sudan, which is committing crimes against humanity. China has been arming the RSF, and Chad, now aligned with Russia, has been sending mercenaries. This is a multi-polar conflict, not a simple proxy war.
• By amplifying this story, Western powers can claim "moral credibility" and apply pressure on the UAE.
• This pressure is critical because the GCC, with the UAE as a key member, sits at the nexus between the West and BRICS. They are the gatekeepers negotiating control over Africa's vital resources, including rare earth minerals and gold.

The Grand Chessboard: Using Media as a Weapon

This is a classic move in the grand geopolitical game. As the West manages its own decline, the Proof of Weapons Network is using the media as a weapon to destroy reputations, create leverage, and secure access to resources while it engineers the economic rise of the Middle East and Africa.

Part 4: Interview Summary - Danny of Capital Cosm interviews Simon Dixon

Part four of the podcast featured an in-depth interview I gave to Danny from Capital Cosm, where we dove deeper into the core theses of BitcoinHardTalk for new and long-term listeners alike.

Key Topics Covered

• The prediction of 200 years of change happening in the next five years.
• A deep dive into the "Proof of Weapons Network" and its relation to the financial, technical, and military complexes.
• The mechanics of the "controlled demolition" of the US dollar.
• How manufactured wars in Ukraine, Venezuela, and Gaza are used for profit.
• The role of BRICS and the GCC in global de-dollarization.
• The real Trump agenda and where the global reset is headed.
• How the "K-shaped economy" works and how to protect yourself with assets.
• The rollout of the surveillance state via digital IDs, CBDCs, and AI.
• Crucially, how to put together an "escape plan" to stay on the right side of the change.

Your Escape Plan: Stay on the Right Side of History

Remember, you are alive at one of the most interesting and exciting times in financial history. The systems that have governed the world for decades are being reset right now. For those who don't understand the game, the consequences will be severe. But for the Bitcoin Wealth Builders who see the board clearly, this is an era of unprecedented opportunity. I want you to understand these dynamics, protect your sovereignty, and stay on the right side of this historic change. I want you to make this transition with peace, love, and unity.

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Simon Dixon 🚀
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