
The Pomp Podcast
Bitcoin & Stocks Are Going Higher (The Money Printer Is Coming) | Darius Dale
Sep 24, 2026
About this episode
Darius Dale is the founder and CEO of 42 Macro. In this conversation, we break down whether Scott Bessent is bluffing the bond market, why stocks keep hitting highs, and why balancing the budget may be impossible. We also discuss the K-shaped economy, AI, bitcoin, and America's political realignment. =================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com , and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =================== New description for Lava with a clickable url: Lava is a global platform for bitcoin financial services. Spend with Lava Card and earn up to 5% back in bitcoin with every purchase— all with no annual fee, no FX fees, and zero spread. Plus you can borrow against your bitcoin at the lowest rates, earn yield on cash, and move fiat or stablecoins globally. Get started at https://www.lava.xyz/POMP =================== Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp =================== 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Is Scott Bessent bluffing the bond market? 7:34 - Druckenmiller's op-ed & Bessent's playbook 13:13 - Why stocks & bitcoin are near all-time highs 16:42 - Why balancing the budget is impossible & the impact 24:30 - Housing, young vs old & the lock-in effect 28:02 - Cut, grow, or print? 32:12 - How AI & bitcoin can level the playing field 36:15 - Social mobility & keeping up with the Joneses 39:00 - America's political realignment & future outlook 49:45 - Power, politics & the path forward