The current deflationary forces are powerful and will likely cause confusion in the market, affecting the velocity of money, which is the rate at which money circulates in the economy.

The Federal Reserve shifted from cutting interest rates to zero and injecting significant stimulus into the economy, which created challenges for investment behavior.

Deflationary forces are emerging in the global economy, countering the belief that monetary policy easing will ignite inflation.

The creation of Bitcoin was a direct response to the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting distrust in government and traditional banking systems.

During the ZIRP period, banks had to find places to invest their money, leading to a surge in venture capital investments as they sought higher yields.

In 2008, during the financial crisis, many biotech companies were going out of business, which made it a challenging time to raise money.

The government needs to step in during banking crises, as seen in March 2023 when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, leading to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank.

Bitcoin emerged as a response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to take control of money away from banks and create a transparent and fair system accessible to everyone.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes act as a brake on the economy, making things more expensive and affecting consumer spending across the board.