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Bitconnect: The Crypto Cult That Crashed Hard

Richard Enlow Episode 3

At its peak, Bitconnect was more than just a crypto platform—it was a full-blown cult. With its devoted followers, wild promises of riches, and an infamous rallying cry ("BIIIIITCONNEEEECT!"), it pulled in billions before vanishing into thin air.

So what really happened? How did this Ponzi scheme grow so fast? And why did people believe in it so blindly?

In this episode, we break down the mind games, the hype, and the collapse of one of crypto’s biggest scams. Was Bitconnect always doomed to fail, or was there something more sinister at play?

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