Crypto markets consolidate as Bitcoin hovers around 117K-120K, with Ethereum stealing the spotlight after a 30% rally driven by the Genius Act’s stablecoin clarity.
Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and David Brickell (FRNT), joined by Dan Blackmore (Glassnode), explore on-chain insights revealing steady institutional buying along with profit-taking by long-term holders. Bitcoin’s structural health remains solid, while Ethereum’s narrative as the dominant layer-1 for stablecoins fuels massive ETF inflows and options volume. They discuss macro risks, including a $1.6T quarterly debt issuance and potential Fed liquidity support, reinforcing Bitcoin’s long-term bullish case.
The following topics is covered:
00:00 – Introduction
00:37 – Today’s Special Guest: Dan Blackmore from Glassnode
02:34 – Glassnode’s Origin & On-Chain Data
06:47 – Labels in On-Chain Data
08:57 – Is the Huge Demand and Buying Pressure on Bitcoin Visible in the Data?
10:54 – On-Chain Signs of Bitcoin Overheating Around $140K?
15:04 – Rotation Out of Bitcoin into Ethereum
16:01 – Does On-Chain Data Reveal Geographic Activity?
20:08 – The True Scale of On-Chain Activity
24:15 – Similarities Between Crypto Options & On-Chain Data
25:28 – How Glassnode Educates Traders
27:09 – Navigating the Crypto Market
28:28 – Hidden Risks Beneath the Surface and Challenges for the FED
35:22 – Seasonality & Liquidity: What’s Next for Crypto?
38:04 – ETH Reaching All-Time Highs and Crypto Treasury Companies
40:29 – Closing Thoughts
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