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Bitcoin just cracked $75K... but don't pop the champagne yet.We just sat down with Michael Nadeau (Founder of The DeFi Report) on the Milk Road Show to unpack the tug-of-war happening in crypto right now.Bulls vs bears. And this moment? It could decide Bitcoin's next big move.The question everyone's asking: Is this the start of a legit bull run... or is it a trap door waiting to swing open?Michael gets into the weeds on market cycles, on-chain data, institutional flows, and macro liquidity to explain where we actually are right now.More importantly - what most investors are getting dead wrong.~~~~~
In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with James Lavish (Co-Manager of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) to break down why, despite one of the most volatile and confusing periods in crypto, the long-term setup for Bitcoin may be stronger than ever. Over the past 6 months, markets have been hit with everything: deleveraging events, geopolitical tensions, tariff shocks, AI disruption, and uncertainty around the Fed. And yet… Bitcoin is still holding strong.~~~~~
Prices are moving sideways, sentiment is low, and most retail investors have checked out. But beneath the surface, something very different is happening. Institutions are launching new crypto products, Wall Street is ramping up distribution, and whales are accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum at a pace that looks a lot more like a bull market than a bear market. In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down why this “boring” market might actually be one of the most important phases of the cycle, and what the smartest players are doing right now while everyone else is distracted by macro headlines, war, and oil shocks.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Tether co-founder William Quigley to break down what's really going on in the crypto market right now. While many investors are waiting for Bitcoin to break out, institutions and traditional finance players are quietly rebuilding the financial system using blockchain technology.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Adam Minehardt (Head of Public Policy at Chainlink), who's on the ground in Washington, D.C., working directly on the legislation that could define the next decade of crypto. The Clarity Act is moving fast, but it's facing major resistance from banks, political tensions, and deep disagreements around DeFi, yield, and developer liability.~~~~~
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Guy Wuollet (General Partner at a16z Crypto) to break down why institutions are more bullish than ever, how crypto is merging with Wall Street, and why this moment could define the next major leg up in the market. We also dive into the rise of AI agents, the real opportunity in DePIN, and why crypto may be building the financial system of the future, just not in the way most people expected.~~~~~
In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen from Bitwise to break down the real forces driving the crypto market right now, and why institutional demand could be the key to Bitcoin's next move. Despite bearish sentiment across crypto, institutions are quietly accumulating. From ETF inflows to regulatory developments and macro shifts, there are three critical signals that could push Bitcoin toward the $95K level in 2026.~~~~~
In today's episode of Milk Road, we break down the two forces that are controlling Bitcoin and the entire crypto market right now, and why nothing else matters until they resolve. Bitcoin is hovering around $70K… but this isn't strength. It's uncertainty. Behind the scenes, a massive macro story is unfolding: a global energy shock, rising geopolitical tensions, and one of the biggest shifts in financial markets in decades. At the same time, crypto is waiting on regulatory clarity that could reshape the industry.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Catherine Gu, Head of Product for Digital Assets at the Solana Foundation, to break down why institutions, banks, and fintech giants are increasingly choosing Solana and what that means for the future of crypto. From the explosion of stablecoins to the rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), we examine the most significant shift currently happening in crypto: the transition from speculation to genuine financial infrastructure.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Cory Klippsten (CEO of Swan Bitcoin) to break down why Bitcoin ETFs could be the biggest catalyst since Bitcoin's creation, and how they're driving a new wave of adoption that could push BTC far higher from here. We dive into the “ETF multiplier effect”, why institutions are flooding into Bitcoin, and how this new demand funnel could accelerate the next phase of the bull market. Cory also shares his unfiltered views on altcoins, crypto trading, AI in finance, and what hyperbitcoinization could actually look like.~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with researchers from Ark Invest to break down the real risk behind quantum computing, how it could impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchains, and whether the crypto industry is actually prepared for what's coming. Is this just another headline-driven panic… or a legitimate long-term threat that markets are ignoring?~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with legal expert Jake Chervinsky to break down the single biggest factor that could shape the next crypto bull run: regulation. While prices are down and sentiment is low, institutions are preparing to move onchain. But there's one major hurdle standing in the way, and it all comes down to the Clarity Act and how the U.S. decides to regulate DeFi.~~~~~
In today's show, we break down why this “boring” crypto market might actually be a generational trap, and why most investors get this phase completely wrong. We also dive into the biggest macro story in the world right now: the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and how a global supply shock in oil, gas, and key commodities could impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire crypto market.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with David Duong (Global Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase) to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in crypto… and why most investors haven't caught on yet. From new SEC + CFTC regulatory clarity to BlackRock's latest move into ETH, the foundation for the next phase of crypto is quietly being built. Meanwhile, institutions are increasing allocations, supply dynamics are tightening, and Ethereum could be setting up for a major reprice.~~~~~
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Leverton (CEO of Reserve One) to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in crypto right now, the move away from predictable boom-and-bust cycles toward long-term structural growth. For years, investors have relied on the idea that Bitcoin moves in cycles driven by halvings. But with over 20 million BTC already in circulation and institutions entering the space faster than expected, that model may no longer hold.~~~~~
In this episode, we break down one of the biggest moves in DeFi history: a $1 billion deployment into real-world assets (RWAs) through OBEX and the Sky ecosystem. This isn't a theory anymore, this is capital actively flowing into mortgages, energy infrastructure, AI compute, and institutional credit… all onchain.~~~~~
In today's episode, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen break down why Bitcoin is barely reacting to war, oil shocks, and macro chaos, and what that tells us about where the market is headed next. There's one key date coming up that could flip everything: April 15 (U.S. tax day). If they're right, crypto could stay weak until then… before making a major move higher.~~~~~
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down one of the most chaotic macro environments in years, from gold's historic crash to rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, and what it all means for crypto investors right now. Gold just saw its biggest sell-off in over four decades, wiping out trillions in value. At the same time, global uncertainty is surging, oil markets are under pressure, and investors are scrambling for liquidity. So why hasn't Bitcoin collapsed alongside everything else?~~~~~
Martin, our top crypto analyst, just cut half of his portfolio, not because the market crashed, but because the signals he tracks started turning. In today's Milk Road Show, we dive into the exact reasoning behind this decision and what it says about the current state of the crypto market. From rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions to weakening leading indicators, the macro environment is starting to shift, and that could have serious implications for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem.~~~~~
In today's episode, we sit down with Christopher Perkins (President at CoinFund) to break down the massive disconnect between geopolitics and market behavior and why crypto might be stronger than most investors realize. We dive into the oil shock risk, the impact of global conflict on liquidity, and why Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenization could benefit from a rapidly shifting world order.~~~~~
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with John Haar (Swan Private) to break down the return of the “Big Print” cycle and why the next wave of liquidity could send Bitcoin into its next parabolic move. We dive into the real macro forces driving markets right now: rising debt, government spending, AI-driven disruption, and why another financial shock may be closer than most people think.~~~~~
In this episode, Pantera Capital's Mason Nystrom breaks down the 4 biggest crypto trends shaping the next cycle, from the rise of stablecoins to the convergence of AI and crypto, and why smart money is positioning now, not later. We also dive into the real story behind Solana vs Ethereum, why both ecosystems can win, and how the market is shifting from hype to real fundamentals like usage, revenue, and adoption.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
Is Bitcoin the only crypto asset that truly matters? In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Charles Menke from Wolf Financial to unpack one of the most controversial debates in crypto today: Bitcoin vs Ethereum. Charles started mining Ethereum back in 2017, but during the last cycle, he made a radical move: he sold all his ETH and went all-in on Bitcoin. ~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Julio Moreno (Head of Research at CryptoQuant) to break down the latest Bitcoin onchain data and what it reveals about the current state of the crypto market. ~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
Is $1 million Bitcoin actually realistic? Or is it just another crypto fantasy?In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why the path to $1M BTC may be far more realistic than most investors think. Instead of assuming Bitcoin needs to replace gold, Hougan breaks down the math showing that Bitcoin could reach $1 million simply by capturing a portion of the rapidly expanding global store-of-value market.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
Crypto ETFs are changing the way institutions access Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. In this episode, we sit down with Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart to break down how crypto ETFs work, who is actually buying them, and why they could unlock massive new capital flows into the digital asset space.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Max Gokhman, Deputy CIO at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, to break down why Bitcoin and digital assets may actually benefit during times of global conflict. As capital moves across borders and traditional markets react to geopolitical shocks, crypto may be emerging as a new financial escape valve.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode, we sit down with Kash Dhanda, CEO of Jupiter, one of the largest DeFi platforms in the Solana ecosystem, to break down what's really happening in crypto right now. Despite a brutal bear market and global macro uncertainty, crypto fundamentals may be stronger than ever. Solana is processing billions of transactions, stablecoin activity is booming, and DeFi platforms are generating real revenue. So why hasn't the market caught up?~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Callahan, Director of Strategy at Orange BTC, to break down why the current macro environment may be the perfect backdrop for Bitcoin's long-term thesis. Sam explains his viral idea that “fiat steals your time”, and why Bitcoin could be the first monetary system designed to preserve the value of human labor.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, LG sits down with Nic Roberts-Huntley, CEO of Blueprint Financial, to unpack what's actually going on beneath the surface of the crypto market. While headlines focus on price swings and macro uncertainty, billions of dollars are flowing into crypto infrastructure, DeFi platforms, and institutional trading systems.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down why crypto, stablecoins, and blockchain payments may become the financial infrastructure powering the AI economy. Joining us today is Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly, one of the most respected venture capital firms in crypto. Tom shares how top investors are thinking about the intersection of AI and crypto, why stablecoins could become the payment rails for AI agents, and what new opportunities are emerging as artificial intelligence and blockchain technology collide.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, Arthur Hayes breaks down a bold macro thesis: historically, when geopolitical tensions rise and oil prices spike, the Federal Reserve responds with liquidity. If the U.S.–Iran conflict drags on, government borrowing could surge, and the Fed may be forced to step in with rate cuts or quantitative easing.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Peter Smith, Founder & CEO of Blockchain.com, to break down the current crypto market, the Clarity Act update, AI's impact on digital assets, and whether Bitcoin is setting up for its most painful move yet. Peter argues there's roughly a 65% probability that the yearly low is already in, but warns that the next move could shock the majority of investors.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Coinbase's Head of Institutional Research, David Duong, explains the forces controlling Bitcoin's price right now, from options market “gamma” levels to institutional positioning, liquidity conditions, and macro headwinds. Why do rallies keep failing? Why doesn't bullish news move the market? And what could trigger the next explosive move up or down?~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen break down why institutions are turning bullish, how stablecoins are reshaping global finance, and why the current bear market could be setting up the next major crypto rally. Despite negative sentiment, outflows, and fears around AI disruption and regulation, adoption continues to accelerate. From BlackRock's push into tokenization to Big Tech exploring stablecoin payments, the gap between crypto fundamentals and price action may be the largest it's ever been. That disconnect, Bitwise argues, is exactly where long-term opportunities are born.~~~~~
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, Ran Neuner (Founder of Crypto Banter) joins us to break down the biggest narrative shift in crypto right now, why Bitcoin may have lost its store-of-value story, what that means for the market, and whether this is just a temporary setback… or something much bigger. We dive into the growing decoupling between Bitcoin and gold, why institutions may be hesitating, how energy demand from AI is impacting mining, and why some major players are rotating out of BTC. ~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, John Gillen joins us to unpack the viral “2028 AI crisis” narrative shaking markets and explain why the long-term impact of artificial intelligence could be massively bullish for crypto, especially Ethereum. While fear spreads about job loss, software disruption, and economic upheaval, the fundamentals tell a different story. We explore how AI agents, autonomous economies, and exploding capital investment may actually increase demand for decentralized finance, digital scarcity, and onchain infrastructure. If machines start transacting, coordinating, and hiring each other, they'll need permissionless money, identity systems, and settlement layers, all things crypto already provides.~~~~~
In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Austin Reid, one of the largest crypto prime brokerages in the world, to unpack what's really happening behind the scenes as Wall Street quietly builds exposure to Bitcoin and digital assets. While retail investors panic, global banks, asset managers, and hedge funds are setting up the infrastructure to deploy capital into crypto through ETFs, regulated derivatives, credit markets, tokenization, and on-chain finance. This conversation reveals where institutional money is flowing, what could trigger the next wave of adoption, and why the current dip may not tell the full story.~~~~~
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Kyle Reidhead breaks down why today's crypto downturn is not a classic bear market… and why smart money may be allocating right now while retail sits on the sidelines. With institutions waiting for regulation, retail distracted by AI stocks, and massive global capital flowing elsewhere, crypto faces a demand vacuum, not a collapse.~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down what's really happening in the crypto market as Bitcoin struggles in a clear downtrend and volatility shakes investor confidence. Pro trader Koroush joins the show to explain why price action still points lower, the key Bitcoin levels to watch, and why most retail investors lose money by confusing investing with trading.~~~~~
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we break down Coinbase's latest earnings report and explain why the market may be completely mispricing the company. While headlines focused on a reported net loss, the deeper story tells something very different. When you strip out unrealized crypto losses from Coinbase's balance sheet, the core business remains profitable and continues to generate hundreds of millions in adjusted earnings.~~~~~
In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, LG sits down with Jason from Delphi Digital to break down the real forces behind the market downturn, from aggressive Binance spot selling to slowing ETF inflows and early Bitcoin holders quietly taking profits.~~~~~
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Jeff Dorman (CIO of Arca) to break down what's happening in crypto right now, and why obsessing over the Bitcoin price might be causing investors to miss the biggest opportunities in the market. Was the recent crypto selloff actually a crypto problem? Or was it macro funds and TradFi deleveraging spilling into Bitcoin? Jeff explains how CME basis trades, ETF flows, and cross-asset volatility triggered the recent downturn, and why retail investors may have handled it better than institutions.~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, John Gillen breaks down what's really happening beneath the surface. Is this simply the four-year cycle playing out, or are broader macro forces driving this selloff? We dive into liquidity conditions, inflation data, capital flows, and the growing disconnect between price and fundamentals. While sentiment is collapsing, institutions are making moves. BlackRock is entering DeFi through Uniswap, Goldman Sachs holds significant crypto exposure, and onchain activity continues to grow.~~~~~
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Jamie Coutts breaks down the warning signals that flashed before the recent Bitcoin top, the capitulation metrics forming now, and what a true bottoming process actually looks like. From bearish momentum divergence to liquidity dynamics and collapsing altcoin breadth, we unpack the data behind the drawdown.~~~~~
In this episode, Matt Hougan (Bitwise CIO) breaks down why the bear market may have quietly begun in January 2025, long before the recent Bitcoin selloff. We analyze the real causes behind the February 5th crash, the role of institutional ETF flows, OG Bitcoin selling, the four-year cycle, and why “no bid” markets fall fast.~~~~~
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Scott Melker (The Wolf of All Streets) breaks down whether Bitcoin has truly bottomed, what the technical indicators are signaling, and why this 55% drawdown could look strikingly similar to the correction that shook out investors in 2021 before the market exploded higher. We dig into the weekly 50 and 200 moving averages, oversold RSI levels, and the historical patterns that have marked major Bitcoin bottoms. The discussion goes beyond charts and into investor psychology, explaining why extreme fear and negative sentiment often form the foundation for the next major rally.~~~~~
In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Matt O'Connor, co-founder of Legion, to break down the structural problem facing crypto right now: too many tokens, too little demand. We explore why this cycle looks different from previous ones, how capital flows and leverage are shaping Bitcoin's volatility, and why forced sellers, not just sentiment, can drive violent market moves.~~~~~
In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Bill Barhydt, founder of Abra, to zoom out on one of the most violent crypto drawdowns in years and explain why price action is telling a very different story than fundamentals. Bill has lived through multiple 70%+ Bitcoin drawdowns. In this conversation, he breaks down why this crash looks scary, why it feels worse than it is, and why long-term investors may be focusing on the wrong signals.~~~~~
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