Episode 49: Crypto Realised Volatility Spikes As Supports Get Tested On Higher US Yields

In this week’s podcast, Imran Lakha and David Brickell discuss the recent strong macro data that has led to higher US yields and a bout of de-risking across asset markets.

Crypto markets broke below key supports but have since recovered on optimism around the incoming Trump administration and what they announce next week. David remains resoundingly bullish and is looking through the latest bond market weakness and expecting a reversal in yields. Imran catches up with Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata to see what he’s seeing in vol trends and how the crypto market may evolve this year.

The following topics is covered:

0:00 – Introduction
0:49 – Announcing the Winner of the Deribit Padel Racket
1:15 – Crypto Market Update: Current Trends and Insights
4:53 – Is the World Facing a Global Growth Slowdown?
7:31 – Treasury, Corporate Issuance, and the US Debt Ceiling
10:22 – How Macro Trends Are Shaping Bitcoin’s Outlook
12:24 – Liquidity, Financial Repression and Market Trends
14:41 – Imran in Conversation with Greg Magadini
16:22 – Greg’s Perspective on Bitcoin’s Current Downturn
19:21 – Stagetic Bitcoin Reserves & MSTR vs. Bitcoin Volatility
22:15 – Greg’s View on MSTR’s Approach to Bitcoin
24:59 – Ethereum: Development Updates and Price Analysis
30:05 – Analyzing Crypto Option Flows: Current Market Dynamics
33:49 – In-Depth Analysis of IBIT Options & IBIT vs Deribit Volatility
39:10 – Amber Data: Latest Developments and Updates
44:05 – Key Takeaways from the Conversation with Greg
47:24 – Final Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Current Outlook