In the first Macro Documentary, Lewis Jackson breaks down why crypto behaves unlike any asset class in modern finance — and why most investors are playing the game with the wrong mental model. Using real mathematics, network theory, and complex-systems research, Jackson explains why outliers dominate crypto returns, why crashes cascade violently, and how a small number of “network hubs” end up shaping the entire ecosystem. This research report converts that documentary into a clear, structured explanation — and shows how investors can position themselves in a market governed by power laws, preferential attachment, and criticality.

Every investor dreams of timing the market perfectly — buying the bottom, selling the top, and exiting right before a crash. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you will never sell at the top.

Most people are told pensions are the “safe” route, but they fail basic tests of access, independence, and mobility. In this post, I explain why I’ve put 98% of my net worth into crypto, how volatility is a feature not a bug, and why the “good money” test shows crypto’s long-term potential. It’s a rational approach to building wealth with flexibility and control.