Crypto markets trade in tight ranges with volatility trending lower, as Trump-Elon tensions spark brief risk-off moves before a Goldilocks jobs report lifts Bitcoin back towards 110K.
Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and David Brickell (FRNT) analyze the calm market, with option flows signaling a quiet summer but potential action in September. David is joined by Ben Cowen (Founder of Into The Cryptoverse) in a special segment where they dive into macro trends, Bitcoin’s resilience, and why altcoins may lag until Q4.
The following topics is covered:
00:00 – Introduction
00:43 – The Bromance between Elon & Trump & Macro Update by David
06:40 – VIX & Volatility overview in Stocks & Crypto Options
09:08 – Circle IPO, ECB Cut Rates & Bitcoin’s Next Leg
11:02 – David Catches up with Ben Cowen from IntoThe Cryptoverse
14:40 – Ben’s View on the Current Bitcoin Cycle & Macro Events
21:08 – GoldiLocks Scenario for Risk Assets?
23:46 – Altcoins Continue to Struggle Against Bitcoin?
26:01 – Ben’s View on the 4-Year Cycle Thesis for Bitcoin
29:22 – Bitcoin’s Trajectory for the upcoming months
32:06 – BTC Price Action Against Fiat Pairs & Raising Rates in Japan & US
35:22 – Is the Trump-Musk Bromance Over? & Trump’s Final Four Years
39:03 – AI’s Impact on the Economy: Opportunities and Threat
43:28 – Risks of Quantum Computing on Bitcoin and Closing Thoughts
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