5 years tells one story.
10 years tells the truth.
$1,000 in gold in 2016 would be $4,350 today
3.3× in 10 years
$1,000 in Bitcoin in 2016 would be $151,000 today
150× in 10 years
That’s the difference. Zoom out.
Reminder! Bitcoin mining lets you turn tax liability into productive infrastructure.
Depreciation offsets income while you stack BTC.
That’s the advantage.
BTC is down around 6% this year.
Bitcoin down years have historically been followed by monster rebounds.
2014: +34%
2018: +92%
2022: +155%
Average next year return: ~94%.
History doesn’t repeat but it rhymes.
Owning real estate sounds great… until your “cash-flowing” property looks like this.
• Trash everywhere
• Broken windows
• Destroyed doors & furniture
• Thousands in repairs
• Weeks of lost rent
• Tenants who disappear without paying
Meanwhile…
Bitcoin miners don’t:
❌ Punch holes in walls
❌ Break windows
❌ Trash bedrooms
❌ Leave old food, clothes & garbage everywhere
❌ Skip rent
❌ Call you at 2am
Instead, miners:
✔ Run 24/7
✔ Pay you daily in BTC
✔ Have predictable maintenance
✔ Don’t talk back
✔ Don’t destroy your investment
Real estate stress vs. automated digital infrastructure.
This is why mining > rentals.
Every. Single. Time.
Anthony Pompliano remains one of the most insightful financial analysts in the space. His perspective is a reminder that Bitcoin has weathered more than 20 x declines of 30%+ and seven drawdowns of 50% over the past decade and continues to emerge stronger each time.
As year end approaches, I’m always shocked how many people leave tax write offs on the table. Miner purchases have become one of the cleanest ways to offset income and set up stronger returns next year.
*TAX INFORMATION*
When you buy a miner, Section 179 and bonus depreciation can allow you to expense the full cost in the same tax year—as long as it’s placed in service. This can be a major advantage for clients looking to reduce taxable income this year!
Mike Alfred sees the market clearly. While everyone else reacts, he prepares. His long term conviction and data driven calls continue to age like fine wine. Pun intended.
How often does bitcoin decline?
5% drop: 25–35 times a year
10% drop: 10–15 times a year
20% drop: 4–6 times a year
30% drop: 2–3 times a year
40% drop: 1–2 times a year
50% drop: every 1–1.5 years
60% drop: every 1.5–2 years
70% drop: every 2–3 years
80% drop: every 3–4 years