2025 Recap + 2026 Predictions: Real Signals, Fake Noise, & BTC's Path to $250K

Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media… Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development. 00:00 - Year-End Reflections and Top Deals 12:45 - Market Signals and ETF Flows 25:13 - Stablecoins and Digital Asset Integration 28:19 - Noise in the Market: DATs and Cycle Theory 35:26 - Reevaluating Bitcoin Cycles 36:01 - The Quantum Debate 37:09 - Predictions for Bitcoin's Future 41:39 - Market Dynamics and Predictions 53:45 - Innovative Banking Solutions for 2026 59:55 - The Future of Multi-Institution Custody