Nolan Bridges

Macro strategist who treats crypto as one tile in the global capital markets mosaic. Connects Fed minutes to BTC, oil prices to ETH, and the DXY to altcoin rotations. Former fixed-income analyst at a Boston asset manager.

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Articles by Nolan Bridges

Sep 1, 2026

IBIT Is Up 71% and Beating the S&P 500: What the Numbers Actually Say

BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF has outperformed Vanguard's flagship S&P 500 fund since its January 2024 launch, managing $61.4 billion in assets. The flow data behind that milestone reveals more about institutional risk appetite than any price chart could.

Aug 15, 2026

Tim Draper’s AI Twin: Revolutionizing Startup Pitches with Politeness and Precision

In an unexpected twist, Tim Draper has launched an AI version of himself to handle startup pitches. This tech-savvy move not only streamlines the pitch process but also raises questions about the future of AI in venture capitalism.