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Is Now Time To Buy Bitcoin Miners? w/ Mitchell Askew

Mitch Moore — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A thorough breakdown of what drives bitcoin mining profitability. When is the best time to buy bitcoin miners? Are AI data centers bullish for bitcoin mining? What are the variables to consider before buying bitcoin miners?

Mitchell Askew of Blockware solutions joins the Strong Wealth podcast for a deep dive into bitcoin mining and why he's seeing people allocate more capital to mining than bitcoin.

Download bitcoin mining calculator: https://www.blockwaresolutions.com/model/
Connect with Mitch: https://x.com/MitchellAskew
Blockware: https://www.blockwaresolutions.com/

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 How Bitcoin Mining Actually Works
6:30 The HODL Strategy: Why You Shouldn't Sell To Pay Power
13:37 Is It Better To Buy Miners Or Just Buy Bitcoin?
17:48 Why Bitcoin Price vs. Difficulty Is Everything
22:01 AI Is Eating Bitcoin Mining's Data Center Capacity
29:30 Will The Tax Deduction Flood The Market And Crush Profitability?
39:22 Understanding Hash Price (The Bread And Butter Metric)
43:53 How To Survive A Halving Or Bear Market As A Miner
47:22 Why Now Is The Right Time To Buy Miners
54:30 Break-Even Timeframes: When Mining Beats Buying Bitcoin
57:08 Miner Lifespan And Why Mining Is Like A Call Option
1:02:19 Mining As A Tax-Advantaged Bitcoin Annuity
1:09:14 The #1 Pitfall To Avoid + Where To Find Mitchell

Disclaimer
The content of this video is provided by Strong Wealth for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice, and it is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security, digital asset, or investment strategy.

Any opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of recording and are subject to change without notice. Discussion of specific assets, sectors, or strategies — including bitcoin, commodities, and equities — is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect personalized advice. Your individual circumstances, goals, risk tolerance, and tax position will determine what is appropriate for you.

Has the 4 Year Cycle Broken Causing New Bitcoin All Time Highs in 2026?

Mitch Moore — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:04:02 GMT

Has the 4 year cycle broken? Will we see a new Bitcoin all time high in 2026? Is Michael Saylor bad for Bitcoin? Strategy selling bitcoin? Will everyone self custody their bitcoin?

Mitch & A.C., a long time bitcoiner and bitcoin custody expert, dive into some hot button bitcoin topics in this episode of the Strong Wealth Podcast.

Connect with A.C.:
X: https://x.com/AdrianCercenia
Bitcoin Mentor: https://btcmentor.io/

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Chapters
0:00 Intro to Bitcoin Expert A.C.
1:07 Is The 4-Year Cycle Officially Dead?
6:18 Why 2023–2025 Wasn't A Real Bull Run
21:24 Wall Street's Trojan Horse Into Bitcoin
30:26 What Breaks Diminishing Returns
36:43 The Signals AC Is Watching For The Bottom
51:34 Why Saylor Selling Bitcoin Is Actually Bullish
1:06:42 Team Saylor vs. Team Satoshi
1:14:23 Building A Portfolio That Protects Your Cold Storage
1:18:31 Is Holding On River "Good Enough"?
1:22:08 How To Start The Self-Custody Journey
1:28:11 Why Bitcoin Adoption Takes Longer Than You Think
1:35:16 Final Thoughts & Where To Find AC

DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Strong Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Bitcoin and other digital assets are highly volatile and may not be suitable for all investors. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. Mitch Moore and any guests featured express their own opinions, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Strong Wealth.

Will The Iran War Trigger Massive Money Printing? - Joe Consorti

Mitch Moore — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Is the Iran war the catalyst for the biggest money printing event in history? Inflation is skyrocketing and here to stay, yet Kevin Warsh cannot raise rates due to government debt levels. Will this domino into an inflationary recession for the US economy and force policy makers to inject liquidity. What would that do to Bitcoin price? Likely send it much higher. Joe Consorti and I discuss this and more during the latest episode of the Strong Wealth podcast.

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Chapter markers
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Is the stock market disconnected from reality?
01:24 - What markets were really pricing in (and why it's breaking down)
03:13 - Trump's only lever left: asset prices
06:00 - The two scenarios into year-end
07:22 - How Joe is positioned: lottery tickets and BTC bids
08:13 - The three critical levels Bitcoin has crossed
10:36 - The Clarity Act tailwind and July 4th target
12:47 - The 1973-style oil shock no one's pricing in
14:42 - What inflation does to the bond market
16:09 - Will Kevin Warsh actually print?
21:20 - The order of operations: rate cuts before QE
25:48 - Why 2025 was Bitcoin's "lost year"
28:00 - Joe's diagnosis: global liquidity contracted
30:35 - Why Bitcoin had no blow-off top (but gold did)
34:33 - Why Bitcoin still gets bundled with software stocks
37:24 - M2 correlation: the original sin
39:55 - The marginal liquidity insight Bitcoiners miss
42:48 - Will hard assets finally run together in 2026?
47:52 - Are we entering another "lost decade" for US stocks?
51:03 - Joe's pushback: the dollar isn't losing dominance
54:30 - Why gold AND Bitcoin both win this decade
56:17 - The macro story no one is talking about: AI
57:07 - Why Bitcoin is the asset for the AI era
1:00:40 - Is the AI rally actually a bubble?
1:03:30 - How Fluvius is positioned for this regime
1:04:30 - Horizon: turning home equity into Bitcoin
1:09:30 - Worst case scenario with Horizon
1:14:00 - How to settle up and exit the agreement
1:16:00 - Where to find Joe

DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Strong Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Bitcoin and other digital assets are highly volatile and may not be suitable for all investors. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. Mitch Moore and any guests featured express their own opinions, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Strong Wealth.

A CPA Reveals How Wealthy Bitcoiners Cut Their Taxes - Arniel Sia

Mitch Moore — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:10:46 GMT

A CPA Just Revealed How Wealthy Bitcoiners Cut Their Taxes

Most bitcoiners are leaving thousands — sometimes hundreds of thousands — on the table at tax time without realizing it. In this conversation with CPA and bitcoiner Arniel Sia, we break down the tax strategies wealthy bitcoiners are using right now to keep more of their money, accelerate their retirement timeline, and stop overpaying the IRS.

We get into the strategies most bitcoiners have heard about but don't know how to actually qualify for, and the ones almost no one is talking about — including how to legally pull bitcoin out of an old 401(k) without getting wrecked on taxes.

Connect with Arniel:

X: https://x.com/ArnielSia

Open Path Finance: openpathfinance.com

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What we cover:

How 100% bonus depreciation works on bitcoin mining equipment in 2026
Why bitcoin mining beats real estate for most bitcoiners chasing tax savings
The 100-hour material participation test and how to actually qualify
The One Big Beautiful Bill: what actually moved the needle
The QBI deduction and when it's worth tens of thousands
How STRC dividends are really taxed
Tax strategy for high-income W-2 bitcoiners
Solo 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and the mega backdoor Roth
The Augusta Rule and how to legally rent your home to your business
How to get bitcoin out of a 401(k) without paying the early withdrawal penalty

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Bitcoin Tax Strategy with a CPA

0:22 Meet Arniel Sia, Sovereign CPA

1:28 Why Bitcoin Mining Has Become a Top Tax Strategy 3:43 How 100% Bonus Depreciation Works in 2026

6:07 Real Estate vs. Bitcoin Mining for Tax Savings

13:09 Hosted Mining: How to Qualify for the Deduction

18:47 The 100-Hour Material Participation Test

19:21 Self-Employment Tax and Reinvesting Mining Profits 25:08 Cost Segregation and Why Real Estate Is Harder 29:05 Why Bitcoin Mining Wins on Hassle and Accessibility 33:00 The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Actually Helped 40:19 QBI Deduction: Are You Maximizing It?

46:52 A Real Client Saved $50K with QBI

48:00 STRC Tax Treatment: What Bitcoiners Are Missing 52:50 Tax Strategy for High-Income W-2 Bitcoiners

1:00:45 Self-Directed 401(k)s and the Investment Option Trap

1:04:31 Backdoor and Mega Backdoor Roth Explained 1:10:35 Tax Strategy for Solo Business Owners

1:15:57 The Augusta Rule: Renting Your Home to Your Business

1:18:58 Board of Directors Strategy for Family Businesses 1:25:45 Hire Your Spouse: Solo 401(k) for Couples

1:26:12 How to Get Bitcoin Out of a 401(k) Without Getting Wrecked

1:38:19 Why You Need Both a Wealth Manager AND a Tax Strategist

1:40:07 Where to Find Arniel + Closing Thoughts

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not personalized financial, tax, or legal advice. Strong Wealth is a registered investment adviser. Consult a qualified professional regarding your situation.