#212 What Business Owners Get Wrong About Bitcoin… A Breakdown With Eric Runge

Bitcoin isn’t a trend and it’s not going anywhere either…. 

In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with Bitcoin advisor Eric Runge to break down what Bitcoin actually is, why it exists, and why serious investors are paying attention. This isn’t a hype-driven crypto conversation. It’s a fundamentals-first discussion about money, inflation, and long-term wealth.

If you’ve ever said, “I don’t really understand Bitcoin,” this episode’s for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ What money really is and why it’s failing business owners

✅ How inflation became permanent after the gold standard ended

✅ Why Bitcoin was created in response to centralized financial control

✅ The key differences between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

✅ Why long-term holders think differently than traders

📍 Chapters

02:55 What money is supposed to do

05:20 Gold, fiat currency, and the rise of inflation

08:10 Why Bitcoin is different from every other crypto

11:45 Decentralization and the hidden “permission layer” in banking

16:05 Why volatility scares investors and how professionals think about it

21:00 ETFs, institutions, and Bitcoin treasury strategies

28:25 Why Bitcoin is a long-term hold, not a trade

35:40 Managing downside risk for serious capital

Guest: Eric Runge

Founder & Owner, Veritas Bitcoin Strategies (Owner/Managing Member of Veritas Wealth Management)

Website: www.familyofficebitcoin.com/home-page-01

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