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Episode 2225: Bitcoin to $1M — Samson Mow Lays Out the Timeline
Date: January 18, 2026
Host: JV ("Bitcoin News Alerts"), co-host Nick "Nipinator"
Theme: Raw and bullish Bitcoin-focused market analysis, price predictions, regulatory headlines, and an in-depth breakdown of Samson Mow’s new $1M Bitcoin forecast and timeline.

Episode Overview

In this energizing episode, JV and the ever-bullish Nipinator take listeners through the latest in Bitcoin news—covering price action, adoption highlights, legislative drama, and, most notably, Samson Mow’s updated $1M Bitcoin price prediction complete with a target date and reasoning. The hosts maintain their passionate, no-nonsense style: “No altcoins. Just BTC.”

Key Sections & Insights

1. Bitcoin Market Watch & Technical Analysis

[00:01–06:48]

• Current Price & Sentiment:
  • Bitcoin at $95,300 (as of recording), rebounding from a small correction.
  • Market cap at $1.9T, global crypto at $3.22T.
  • Greed & Fear Index: Neutral (49), a solid recovery from December’s extreme fear (16).
• TA Rundown:
  • January = strong green candle after a brutal Q4 2025.
  • “We came just shy of 98 before the minor correction” [~05:15].
  • Psychology: Short-term holders back in profit, long-term holders carrying unrealized losses but not selling.

Notable Quote (JV, 06:48):

“You can't lose what you don't sell. So Bitcoin could be down… if you don't sell, there's no realized loss.”

2. Adoption Milestone: Steak and Shake’s Bitcoin Reserves

[09:39–13:30]

• Key News:
  • Steak and Shake, after accepting BTC payments, reports $10M boost to their Bitcoin reserve.
  • “Same store sales have risen dramatically” since May 2025 rollout.
  • 11% YoY sales growth (Q2 2025), then 15% in Q3—"the most growth for quarterly store sales" among competitors.
  • All BTC sales add directly to corporate reserves.
  • Host remarks on the accelerating normalization of Bitcoin for payments—especially in the US.

JV's Commentary (11:02):

“The decision…bolsters Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange rather than simply as a store value asset or speculative instrument.”

3. Regulatory and Policy Updates: Clarity Act, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

[13:30–25:50]

• Coinbase vs White House (Clarity Act):
  • Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denies rumors of a White House rift, stating negotiations on the “Clarity Act” are ongoing.
  • Main debate point: the bill’s ban on yielding stablecoins, believed to hinder crypto vs. banks.
  • Armstrong’s stance: “We’d rather have no bill than a bad bill… The White House has been super constructive here.” [17:22]

Notable Quote (JV on banks, 16:20):

“Bankers… they don’t want you earning more yield off a cryptocurrency than you can earn at the bank because it undermines the US dollar…”

• US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Delay:
  • Despite Trump’s 2025 executive order, legal and bureaucratic holdups persist, per White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt.
  • Critical voices (e.g., Michael Bentley) claim there’s little genuine intent or progress.
  • Some (Sen. Cynthia Lummis) propose massive acquisitions—up to 1 million BTC over 5 years—but progress is slow.

Notable Quote (JV, 22:55):

“The belief that the federal government will one day build a strategic Bitcoin reserve requires a complete detachment from reality, according to Bitcoin maxi Justin Batchler.”

4. Veteran Analyst Dan Tapiero’s 2026 Outlook

[25:10–27:10]

• Price Prediction:
  • Bitcoin to $180,000 this year.
  • Tapiero: “Split [a portfolio] between Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana.” (JV: “Disagree! Nipinator says 100% BTC.”)
• Structural Growth:
  • Stablecoins hit $33T in transaction volume (2025).
  • Tapiero: “There’s an entire world growing up around traditional players trying to figure out how to incorporate stablecoin rails… Bitcoin remains central… as an investment and as a macro hedge.”

Notable Quote (Tapiero):

“Crypto in 2026—we’re still early, but it’s growing up so fast and increasingly being shaped by real use cases, not just speculation.” [26:45]

5. Feature: Samson Mow’s $1 Million Bitcoin Prediction and Timeline

[27:12–30:59]

• Mow’s ‘Bless You Nipinator’ Prediction:
  • $1,000,000 target by 2031–2033—a firm timeline, not just a round number!
  • Mechanism: ~$150k per year gains (“omega candles”—$100k each).
  • [27:25]: “Strong consensus from almost every price model that Bitcoin reaches $1,000,000.”
  • Possibility of an earlier ‘supercycle’ boom: "A fast run up ahead of schedule is also possible if specific market triggers occur."
• Absolute Scarcity Central:
  • Unlike gold ("relative scarcity"), Bitcoin’s 21M hard cap makes $1M+ inevitable if demand continues to surge.
  • Prior speculations linked the surge to major events: 2024 halving, new ETF launches, supply/demand shocks.
• Host’s Take:
  • JV is even more bullish: “I’m a firm believer that by the year 2029 Bitcoin will be a million per coin.”
  • Listeners invited to share their supercycle/hyperbitcoinization opinions.

Notable Quote (Samson Mow, via X post at 27:25):

“There’s strong consensus from almost every price model the Bitcoin reaches $1,000,000... in 2031-2033. What does that look like mechanically? Number one: $150k per year steady, and number two: multi omega years plus some sideways years.”

6. Memorable & Entertaining Moments

[30:59–34:45]

• Q&A morphs into an impromptu, community-spirited musical spoof, “What’s Going On”—rewritten for Bitcoin, capturing the frustration and hope of the BTC revolution.
• Lyrics blend skepticism of fiat systems with poetic high time preference Bitcoin encouragement (“Fix the money, feel it click, future built brick by brick…”).

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Market Watch/Stats: 00:01–06:48
• On-Chain Analysis & Steak and Shake Adoption: 09:39–13:30
• Regulatory News (Coinbase, Strategic Reserve): 13:30–25:50
• Dan Tapiero’s 2026 Crypto and Bitcoin Outlook: 25:10–27:10
• Samson Mow’s $1M Prediction & Timeline Discussion: 27:12–30:59
• Bitcoin Revolution ‘What’s Going On’ Song: 30:59–34:45

Tone & Language

Fully “citadel-pilled,” bullish, community-first, and uncompromisingly Bitcoin maximalist in style. Frequent use of insider slang (biddy, SAT stacking, etc.), playful bantering with co-host/producer, and a relentless anti-fiat, anti-banker attitude.

Notable Quotes

• “Pick up the SATs, put down those gats and pick up some bitcoin caps…” (JV, 06:10)
• “Support those that support our community.” (JV, 12:56)
• “We'd rather have no bill than a bad bill.” (Brian Armstrong, quoted at 17:22)
• “The fact we're still waiting, you know, is a little annoying, but we'll see what happens.” (JV, 23:58)
• “A fast run up ahead of schedule is also possible if specific market triggers occur.” (Samson Mow, 27:48)
• “This is Bitcoin going on—sound money when the noise is gone… I say hey, Bitcoin’s going on.” (Bitcoin parody song, 34:05)

Final Thoughts

A punchy, informative episode for Bitcoin veterans and newcomers alike. The highlight: Samson Mow’s detailed $1M timeline gives maximalists a new set of “omega candle” metrics to follow. The show blends price action, on-chain fundamentals, regulatory intrigue, and irreverent, musical celebration—demonstrating why “stackin’ sats isn’t advice, it’s a way of life.”