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In this episode, we sit down with AlgoQuant CEO & CIO Michael Ashby to unpack the forces shaping the market, from institutional inflows to disappearing altcoin liquidity and AI-driven quant strategies. ~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report and one of crypto's sharpest macro minds, to dissect the perfect storm forming around ETH. From ETFs and treasury demand to a macro backdrop that's shifting full risk-on, this conversation covers the critical signals most investors are missing.~~~~~
In today's episode, we reveal how public companies are accumulating hundreds of millions in ETH, and why this could become ETH MicroStrategy moment. With Kyle and John in the booth, we unpack how the new ETH Treasury Strategy is triggering a flood of institutional capital, and why this could light the fuse for DeFi Summer 2.0.~~~~~
On today's episode, we sit down with the founders of Market Radar, Arty and Gamma, alongside John Gillen, to decode the signals flashing across macro and crypto markets right now. Their quant models don't trade on gut feeling; they trade on cold, hard data. And guess what? We might be standing at the edge of a full-blown risk-on regime. But don't ape in just yet…~~~~~
In today's episode, we're joined by Keli Callaghan, early team member at Algorand and now partner at Arrington Capital, to break down the biggest trends shaping crypto markets right now. We dig into the $2.8B surge in crypto VC, the rise of ETH as a treasury asset, and the controversial Pump.fun token launch that some say could signal the end of memecoin mania.~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with Aklil Ibssa, Head of Corporate Development at Coinbase, the man behind the $2.9B Deribit deal and the architect of Coinbase's aggressive global M&A strategy. ~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with CryptoQuant's Head of Research, Julio Moreno, to decode the charts that actually matter. ETF flows are slowing, demand is quietly contracting, and yet… BTC is still holding strong above $100K. Something's brewing beneath the surface.~~~~~
In this episode, we break down exactly why Bitcoin is on track to hit $200,000. From ETF flows and corporate treasury buys to Solana's game-changing ETF launch with staking rewards, crypto is moving fast… and July might just be the month everything accelerates.~~~~~
In today's episode, we are joined by Noelle Acheson, author of Crypto Is Macro Now, to unpack one of the most important but misunderstood shifts happening in global finance: how Bitcoin is quietly positioning itself as both a store of value and a risk-on asset in a world gone mad with debt, money printing, and geopolitical chaos.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter and one of the sharpest voices in the space, to break down the strange divergence between equities and crypto. Bitcoin might be on the verge of a breakout, but altcoins? Not all of them are invited to this party.~~~~~
In this episode, we bring on Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz (Yano) to break down the strange energy of this bull market. Robinhood is launching an L2. IPOs are flying off the shelves. HYPE is quietly flipping SOL and ETH. Meanwhile, Permissionless 2025 may have been the highest IQ conference in years, but no one can agree on the narrative.~~~~~
In today's episode, Scott Melker (aka The Wolf of All Streets) joins us to break down why most altcoin bags are bleeding out and where the real play of this cycle is happening.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with a veteran investor who's survived every Bitcoin crash, altcoin mania, and DeFi bubble since 2013, and lived to profit from them all. We unpack why Bitcoin still dominates long-term portfolios, how altcoin cycles are designed to lure and wreck retail investors, and why smart money treats hype like exit liquidity. ~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with legendary macro investor P.D.S. (ex-Soros Fund, Deutsche Bank) to break down how Trump's trade wars, labor restrictions, and deregulation are really playing out, and what it means for your portfolio.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Hadley Stern from Marinade Finance to unpack why institutions are betting on Solana, how staking could supercharge crypto ETFs, and whether stablecoins are ushering in a golden age, or just TradFi with a new jacket.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Tether Co-Founder William Quigley to break down why the real crypto bull run might still be ahead of us. From geopolitical chaos and Trump's looming tariff war to Bitcoin's lackluster post-halving performance, we dig into the macro pressure holding the market back, and why Quigley still thinks we're primed for a massive breakout.~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, LG Doucet sits down with legendary crypto investor Zeneca to unpack how he manages his portfolio during volatile times, why he's doubling down on a token that just dropped 10%, and the mental frameworks that separate tourists from killers in this game.~~~~~
What if Bitcoin really does hit $200K? Or Ethereum falls short of $7K? Bitwise's Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen, is back to break down their mid-year 2025 crypto prediction update, and some calls are staying strong, while others are getting a haircut. Are we still on track for the bull run, or has it been delayed?~~~~~
The Fed can't stop printing. Governments won't stop spending. And the debt keeps climbing. So what 's next? In today's show, we bring on macro expert David Brickell to break down why everything from wars and deficits to rate cuts and inflation fears ultimately leads to one outcome: currency debasement.~~~~~
What does the co-CEO of one of the world's largest crypto exchanges see coming next? In this episode, Arjun Sethi (Kraken) pulls back the curtain on the three seismic shifts he believes are about to reshape global markets and why most investors aren't ready for them.~~~~~
Is altseason coming in 2025 or is the crypto market still sleepwalking? In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor Jesse (the guy who turned $3K into $600K) to unpack the real signals that drive crypto cycles… From the “11 Rings of Power” to why memecoins are mostly noise, Jesse breaks down where we are in the macrocycle, when altseason could kick off, and what smart investors should be watching right now.~~~~~
In this episode, the team revisits their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana price targets. Some targets got crushed early. Others look even more realistic. But one thing's clear: the cycle isn't over… and we may be headed for an even bigger run.~~~~~
Today's guest is Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise and one of the sharpest macro minds in crypto. In this episode, Jeff breaks down why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is officially obsolete, how the global carry trade is unraveling, and why Bitcoin is quickly becoming the most important macro asset of our generation.~~~~~
In today's episode, we bring on Milk Road Degen creator LG Doucet, a battle-tested expert in navigating the riskiest corners of the market. We unpack how LG spots early winners, flips lunch money into life-changing gains, and avoids getting rekt in a market where thousands of tokens can launch in a day. ~~~~~
Crypto markets move fast, too fast for humans to keep up. In today's episode, we sit down with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way investors discover alpha, analyze tokens, and outperform the crowd.~~~~~
In today's episode, investor Sam Broner of a16z joins the Milk Road Show to break down the most underhyped sector in crypto: stablecoins. From Circle's explosive IPO to Stripe expanding from 42 to 160 countries overnight, the writing's on the wall: traditional finance is being reprogrammed. But here's the twist: most investors have no idea how to get exposure.~~~~~
In this episode, we're joined by Pete Rizzo, OG Bitcoin historian, and host of Supply Shock, to unpack a growing trend no one's watching closely enough: Bitcoin treasury companies. From MicroStrategy's playbook to a wave of new IPOs, this might be the next mania phase just dressed in a suit and traded on the stock market.~~~~~
In this episode, legendary macro investor Mark Yusko delivers a blunt diagnosis of the global economy: fiat is failing and Bitcoin is the only escape hatch left. With governments drowning in debt and central banks printing like there's no tomorrow, Yusko explains why we're heading straight into a global currency collapse… and how you can survive it.~~~~~
What if MicroStrategy's Bitcoin play isn't the most profitable crypto treasury strategy anymore? In today's episode, we sit down with Leah Wald and Max Kaplan from SOL Strategies, a public company going all-in on Solana, not just by holding it, but by building real infrastructure and revenue streams on top of it.~~~~~
In today's episode, legendary investor and sound money advocate Lawrence Lepard joins The Milk Road Show to explain why the U.S. monetary system is spiraling into a crisis… and how that collapse could kick off the biggest asset boom of our lifetime.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Olivier Roussy Newton, OG Bitcoiner and CEO of DeFi Technologies, to explore a seismic shift quietly building under the surface: sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and pension funds are gearing up to enter Bitcoin… but most still can't buy yet. The big money is moving silently, are you positioned to front-run it?~~~~~
Corporate Bitcoin buying just hit a new level: Trump Media is dropping $2.5 billion to ape into BTC, Saylor-style. But that's not all. Joseph Lubin just backed a $425M Ethereum treasury strategy that could make ETH the next reserve asset…Meanwhile, Kaido is turning Twitter influence into money printers, and Virtuals is back from the dead with a points-based Ponzi flywheel that's actually working. ~~~~~
In today's episode, Coinbase's Head of Research David Duong joins us to break down why Bitcoin is emerging as the ultimate macro asset in a world of trade wars, fiscal fireworks, and corporate treasury revolutions. From $5B in FTX repayments hitting the market to nation-states eyeing BTC as a strategic reserve, we dig into the biggest forces shaping the next phase of the crypto cycle.~~~~~⛓️ Swap seamlessly across Ethereum and Solana with Milk Road Swap. Lower fees, easier trades: https://swap.milkroad.com/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast_organic
The U.S. is running out of cash and fast. With rising bond yields, ballooning deficits, and a federal court gutting Trump's tariff strategy, the Treasury is cornered. So what's their play? Craig Shapiro, macro strategist and portfolio manager, joins Milk Road Macro to break it all down.~~~~~
Is altcoin season already fading into the rearview? While most of Crypto Twitter is still waiting for liftoff, Bitcoin just keeps ripping and corporations, politicians, and whales are all chasing it. In today's episode, we sit down with Carl Vogel (GP at 6th Man Ventures) to unpack whether altcoins are tapped out, what's really driving Bitcoin's surge, and why Solana might quietly be the infrastructure play of the cycle.~~~~~
In today's episode, we get into the DeFi battleground where Solana and Ethereum are going head-to-head. Sam Andrew joins the show to break down why Solana's DeFi ecosystem, once written off as memecoin central, might be crypto's most overlooked alpha right now.~~~~~
In today's episode, Scott Melker joins us to break down the latest in the crypto market. From corporate treasuries buying up Bitcoin at record rates to the long-awaited altcoin season, we get into the shifts happening in the world of crypto. Are we at the peak of the market, or is this just the beginning? Is Bitcoin decoupling from traditional markets? And what's the deal with altcoins? ~~~~~
The whole squad is back and so is the bull market energy. In this episode, we break down the biggest trends shaking up crypto right now, from Hyperliquid's monster comeback to Sui's rise as the new Solana contender. Is Internet Capital Markets (ICM) the narrative that kills venture capital?~~~~~
In this episode, we're joined by David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets, who gives us a look at what's really happening behind the scenes, from macro tailwinds and Trump's crypto push to onchain narratives and the rise of real-world asset tokenization and which top coin will lead in 2025?~~~~~
What if the crypto bull market already started and most people missed it? Arthur Hayes returns to the show and drops a masterclass on why April 9th was the real Fed pivot, how Treasury buybacks are the stealth QE nobody's watching, and why Bitcoin could hit $200K before you've had your summer vacation.~~~~~
In this episode, we're joined by CryptoQuant's Head of Research, Julio Moreno, who walks us through 7 data-packed charts that reveal what's really happening under the hood of the crypto market.~~~~~
The next wave of crypto growth might not come from tokens, it could come from the stock market. In this episode, we get into the real shift happening in crypto: a flood of IPOs, strategic acquisitions, and a surge of institutional interest. Coinbase just acquired Deribit. Circle, Kraken, and eToro are prepping for IPOs. And Big Tech? They're lurking.~~~~~
On today's episode, Zeneca returns from his honeymoon and drops a reality check. While Bitcoin hit its highest weekly close ever, Zeneca's not chasing green candles, he's sitting on his hands, stacking stables, and asking the one question every investor should be thinking about: is now the time to go all-in or brace for a correction?~~~~~
In this episode, Sid Powell joins us to break down why institutional capital is flooding into DeFi. While retail still chases the casino, the smart money is after real yield, onchain credit, and tokenized assets with actual revenue. Is this the start of DeFi Summer 2.0? ~~~~~
In this episode, Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, who makes the case that crypto's next leg up might be even stronger than the last. We cover macro shifts, why altcoin season won't look like 2021, the real risk in Washington, and why DeFi might finally be ready for primetime.~~~~~
In today's episode, live from CoinDesk's Consensus 2025, we sit down with Kyle Reidhead to break down where we are in the cycle, where markets are headed next, and how smart investors are allocating right now.~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first and only life insurance company designed specifically for long-term Bitcoin holders. Zac breaks down how long-term Bitcoin holders are using legacy financial tools like whole life insurance to optimize taxes, protect their heirs, and keep hodling.~~~~~
In today's episode, Jay is joined by Byron Gilliam, a veteran trader and market strategist at Blockworks, to make sense of the chaos. We get into Ethereum's explosive rebound, the ETH vs. SOL valuation debate, and why memecoins might be both saving and sabotaging crypto. ~~~~~
In this episode, the PRO team breaks down why everyone is suddenly bullish on Bitcoin and why that might be the biggest red flag of all. We get into the macro confusion, retail vs. institutional flows, altcoin madness, and the rise of Boop.fun. ~~~~~
What if your Instagram post had a market cap? What if doomscrolling earned you actual money? In today's episode, we get into the wild world of content coins with Dee Goens, co-founder of Zora, the crypto protocol turning memes, GIFs, and videos into tradeable, ownable assets.~~~~~
Bitcoin just touched $100,000. The Fed's frozen. And Dan Tapiero says we're only getting started. In this episode of Milk Road Macro, we get into the perfect storm that's setting the stage for Bitcoin's rise to $1 million and a $50 trillion digital asset boom.~~~~~
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