The Real Reason You Lose 8% Every Year

The Real Reason You Lose 8% Every Year

Author: Wyatt O'Rourke & Jordan Guess February 25, 2026 Duration: 59:00

In this episode, we sit down with a CPA and financial advisor to deconstruct why traditional value investing models are failing in the current economic environment. We explore the critical flaw in modern accounting, which relies on an unstable dollar that distorts business performance and erodes long‑term wealth. By analyzing ten years of data comparing the S&P 500 against M2 money supply growth, we reveal how many investors are simply treading water rather than generating real returns. We also discuss how the convergence of AI and Bitcoin creates a deflationary future that contrasts sharply with the inflationary reality of fiat currency. This conversation challenges financial professionals to fix their measuring stick before it is too late.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Guest introduction

(00:02:09) - Merging Tax Services with Bitcoin Wealth Management

(00:08:00) - The Success of a Physical Bitcoin Office

(00:12:35) - Why Traditional Value Investing Models Are Failing

(00:14:12) - The Danger of Measuring Wealth in Unstable Dollars

(00:21:35) - Why Bitcoin Is the Only Stable Unit of Account

(00:24:00) - Exposing the Flaw in Corporate Finance Assumptions

(00:32:38) - Researching M2 Money Supply vs. S&P 500 Returns

(00:37:00) - Is the 60/40 Portfolio Strategy Dead?

(00:41:00) - Calculating True Inflation Beyond the CPI

(00:45:50) - Shrinkflation and the Hidden Cost of Quality Reduction

(00:49:00) - The Disconnect Between Wall Street and Main Street

(00:51:40) - How AI and Bitcoin Drive Future Deflation

(00:54:50) - The Hopeful Case for Bitcoin Adoption

Guest Links

Jonathan Kamps, CPA at Orange Horizon Wealth, LLC, a division of Vista Investment Partners

X: https://twitter.com/KampsJonathan

Jonathan's article The Illusion of Growth: https://tinyurl.com/66meh4ek

Orange Horizon Wealth Website: https://www.orangehorizonwealth.com/

Host Links

Jordan Guess: X: https://twitter.com/jordanguess

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Xg55GVkc3f

Wyatt O'Rourke: X: https://twitter.com/wyattorourke_

Website: https://www.basilic.io/

Bitcoin for Financial Services Media Links:

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Website: https://bffs.media/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BFFS_Media

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You’ll find Bitcoin for Financial Services Podcast lives at the intersection of established finance and a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Hosts Wyatt O’Rourke and Jordan Guess bring distinct, grounded perspectives to each conversation. Wyatt, author of The Bitcoinization of Finance and founder of Basilic Financial, operates daily in the practical work of connecting traditional wealth management with Bitcoin’s emerging economy. Jordan’s complementary expertise allows them to dissect complex developments with clarity. Together, they move beyond hype to examine the tangible mechanisms, regulatory shifts, and institutional adoption that are actively restructuring financial services. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a close look at the tools, strategies, and real-world implications for professionals and serious investors. Each episode of this podcast feels like a focused discussion, unpacking how Bitcoin technology influences everything from portfolio construction to payment systems. If you're navigating the convergence of legacy systems and cryptographic innovation, the dialogue here provides a necessary and nuanced compass. Tune in for analysis that respects the depth of both finance and the foundational technology changing it.
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