Episode 57: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Disappoints Crypto Investors As Risk Assets Tumble

In this week’s podcast, Imran Lakha and David Brickell drill into the macro factors affecting both stocks and crypto markets to understand whether the markets are reaching a near-term bottom.

Tariff rhetoric is getting more hawkish and the FOMC next week will be key in determining if risk assets can have a material bounce. Technicals are looking shaky and Imran gives some key levels that he is monitoring. David also enjoyed catching up with Wendy O, an influencer and KOL in the crypto space to get her thoughts on the recent market developments.

The following topics is covered:

00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Crypto Market and Macro Trends
03:55 – US Dollar Decline & Falling Yields
06:13 – Bitcoin’s Next Move
08:43 – Trump’s Strategy Against the Fed & the US Economy
15:19 – Currency Debasement and the US Long-Term Strategy
17:09 – China’s Fiscal Deficit & BTC/ETH Volatility Update
22:49 – David Catches Up with Wendy O
27:14 – Exploring LA’s Crypto Scene & Wendy’s Take on the Correction
32:23 – Altcoin Underperformance and Retail Investors
37:01 – Leveraged Momentum Trading & Comprehensive Risk Reduction
38:14 – Wendy’s Perspective on the US BTC Strategic Reserve & Rumors
43:25 – Insights & Sentiment on US Crypto Regulation
48:28 – Wendy’s Crypto Strategy & Trading Approach
53:27 – Dealing with Stressed Crypto Traders & Opportunities in the Space
55:40 – Final Thoughts on David’s Conversation with Wendy