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"Nothing has structurally changed since Bitcoin hit all-time highs — the spring is coiled to the upside." Coinbase executive John D'Agostino sits down with Scott Melker to break down how Bitcoin price discovery really works, why the Jane Street manipulation story is laughable, and why Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs entering Bitcoin is a bigger deal than anyone realizes. They also cover AI agents using crypto as their payment rail, Hyperliquid's after-hours commodity trading, and D'Agostino's bold 2026 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Crypto Town Hall, the panel discusses Bitcoin surging above $77K as the Straits of Hormuz reopen to commercial traffic, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices and a broad risk-on rally across markets. They cover the rapid V-shaped recovery, liquidity infusions, failing doomer predictions, Charles Schwab’s launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, updates on the Clarity Act, Adam Back’s quantum comments, MicroStrategy’s momentum, STRC yields, institutional adoption, tokenization, and ongoing regulatory developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin whales are accumulating at a record pace, scooping up over 270,000 BTC in just 30 days as exchange reserves hit multi-year lows and available supply tightens. While price hovers near key levels, institutions and large players appear to be positioning aggressively behind the scenes, signaling growing confidence despite rising macro and political uncertainty. With supply shrinking and demand building, this could be setting the stage for a major move—but is it the start of a breakout, or something more complex unfolding beneath the surface? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin whales are accumulating at a record pace, scooping up over 270,000 BTC in just 30 days as exchange reserves hit multi-year lows and available supply tightens. While price hovers near key levels, institutions and large players appear to be positioning aggressively behind the scenes, signaling growing confidence despite rising macro and political uncertainty. With supply shrinking and demand building, this could be setting the stage for a major move—but is it the start of a breakout, or something more complex unfolding beneath the surface? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Crypto Town Hall, the panel breaks down the Clarity Act delay and low odds of favorable crypto legislation, Michael Saylor’s STRC “infinite money glitch” powering massive Bitcoin purchases, Basel III capital rules for banks, agency guidance from SEC/CFTC, Kevin Warsh’s crypto-heavy portfolio as potential Fed chair, and controversy around Trump’s World Liberty Financial token unlocks and ethics issues. The group debates if the current administration has been a net positive or negative for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Michael Saylor quietly triggering a Bitcoin supply crisis? While most of the market is focused on short-term price action, billions of dollars are flowing into Bitcoin behind the scenes through Strategy’s aggressive accumulation and ETF demand. In just days, massive buying has absorbed tens of thousands of BTC, signaling that strong hands are stepping in while weaker participants exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Michael Saylor quietly triggering a Bitcoin supply crisis? While most of the market is focused on short-term price action, billions of dollars are flowing into Bitcoin behind the scenes through Strategy’s aggressive accumulation and ETF demand. In just days, massive buying has absorbed tens of thousands of BTC, signaling that strong hands are stepping in while weaker participants exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is ripping toward $75K, up 17% since the U.S.–Iran war kicked off and outperforming stocks, gold, and silver as traders call Trump's bluff on the Strait of Hormuz. But while the S&P sits 3% from all-time highs, consumer sentiment just hit the lowest level in recorded history. Add in the Clarity Act returning to the Senate, stablecoin payments moving tax-free, the Fed approving Kraken as the first digital asset bank, Deutsche Börse dropping $200M into Kraken, a Kraken extortion scandal, and the Bitcoin halving officially hitting its halfway mark — and you've got the most confusing market in modern history. Today we break down whether Bitcoin is front-running a policy-driven breakout, or masking the fractures forming underneath the entire financial system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is ripping toward $75K, up 17% since the U.S.–Iran war kicked off and outperforming stocks, gold, and silver as traders call Trump's bluff on the Strait of Hormuz. But while the S&P sits 3% from all-time highs, consumer sentiment just hit the lowest level in recorded history. Add in the Clarity Act returning to the Senate, stablecoin payments moving tax-free, the Fed approving Kraken as the first digital asset bank, Deutsche Börse dropping $200M into Kraken, a Kraken extortion scandal, and the Bitcoin halving officially hitting its halfway mark — and you've got the most confusing market in modern history. Today we break down whether Bitcoin is front-running a policy-driven breakout, or masking the fractures forming underneath the entire financial system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Crypto Town Hall, Scott and guests dive deep into the ongoing World Liberty Financial drama. What started as a Trump-backed DeFi project promising to help the "debanked" has turned into a major controversy, with massive token locking, high utilization on Dolomite lending pools, and over $150M reportedly extracted in stablecoins while investors remain locked out. The conversation explores the project's questionable origins, governance issues, and the broader implications for crypto's reputation and upcoming legislation like the CLARITY Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin keeps running into a wall of selling above $70K — roughly $20M/hour in profit-taking — and now that wall has geopolitical weight behind it after the Islamabad peace talks collapsed, Iran's Strait of Hormuz stays effectively closed, and Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports starting this morning. That's pushing oil toward $100/barrel and forcing tanker traffic into a full reroute away from the Gulf, which benefits US energy exports but hammers Japan, South Korea, and India hardest. Meanwhile the dollar's long-term slide continues — now just 46% of global FX and gold reserves, a 26-year low — even as M2 keeps expanding at 4.8% YoY, and central bank gold holdings have officially eclipsed US Treasury holdings for the first time since '96. And on the crypto side, the WLFI vs. Justin Sun feud is turning into a full legal brawl over a $75M loan dispute, backdoor token blacklisting, and accusations flying both ways — exactly the kind of circus that undermines crypto's push for institutional credibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin keeps running into a wall of selling above $70K — roughly $20M/hour in profit-taking — and now that wall has geopolitical weight behind it after the Islamabad peace talks collapsed, Iran's Strait of Hormuz stays effectively closed, and Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports starting this morning. That's pushing oil toward $100/barrel and forcing tanker traffic into a full reroute away from the Gulf, which benefits US energy exports but hammers Japan, South Korea, and India hardest. Meanwhile the dollar's long-term slide continues — now just 46% of global FX and gold reserves, a 26-year low — even as M2 keeps expanding at 4.8% YoY, and central bank gold holdings have officially eclipsed US Treasury holdings for the first time since '96. And on the crypto side, the WLFI vs. Justin Sun feud is turning into a full legal brawl over a $75M loan dispute, backdoor token blacklisting, and accusations flying both ways — exactly the kind of circus that undermines crypto's push for institutional credibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance Ben Cowen joins me to break down why Bitcoin still looks like it’s following the same midterm-year pattern we’ve seen before, why he thinks the low is probably not in yet, and why a move below $60K later this year is still very much on the table. We talk about why bear markets spend more time grinding up than crashing down, why Bitcoin may not make new highs again until the next cycle, why retail topped on apathy instead of euphoria, and why Ben thinks most altcoins are still just a casino. We also get into oil, energy stocks, manufacturing, stablecoins, and why the real lesson of this cycle may be that crypto spent too much time chasing speculation instead of building products people actually use. 🎙 Guests Ben Cowen - https://x.com/benjamincowen Timestamps 0:00 Coming Up 1:18 Why Bitcoin Feels Stuck at 70K 2:56 What a Convincing Bitcoin Bottom Would Look Like 3:18 Why Bear Markets Fool Bulls and Bears 5:05 The Key Bottom Indicator Ben Is Watching 6:13 The Main Bull Case for Bitcoin Right Now 7:12 Why a 30K–50K Range Isn’t Impossible 10:17 Why Ben Thinks Bitcoin Likely Breaks 60K Later 11:20 Why New Highs This Year Are Unlikely 12:38 Bitcoin Topped on Apathy, Not Euphoria 15:15 Why This Cycle Still Looks Surprisingly Normal 17:22 Why Bitcoin Keeps Bleeding Against Stocks 20:53 The Altcoin Casino Problem 23:43 Why Crypto Focused on the Wrong Things 27:25 Ben’s Long-Term Bull Case for Bitcoin 28:10 What Ben Is Actually Bullish On Now 🚀 Connect & Learn Join The Wolf Pack Community Channel (Free Telegram) – Daily crypto market updates + direct chat with Scott: https://t.me/+34ihhgJnZYRlOWU8 Join The Wolf Pack News Channel (Free Telegram) - Daily crypto news & technical analysis with Scott: https://t.me/+Jzsrl5Xp9NJmMDk0 Free Wolf Den Newsletter – Crypto news & market analysis every weekday: https://thewolfden.substack.com/ 📊 Featured Trading Tools OKX – Trade like a pro with 1:1 backed assets and industry-leading speed. Start your journey: https://app.okx.com/join/THEWOAS Arch Public – Hedge-fund-level algorithmic trading tools: https://archpublic.com/ Trading Alpha – Pro-grade crypto indicators (Code: 10OFF): https://tradingalpha.io/?via=scottmelker 📲 Follow Scott Melker Twitter/X: https://x.com/scottmelker Website: https://www.thewolfofallstreets.io/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30N5FDe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FASB2c 📩Promote your brand with The Wolf of All Streets. For sponsorship & partnership opportunities, contact info@thewolfofallstreets.io ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to "Buy," "Sell," or "Hold" an investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance Ben Cowen joins me to break down why Bitcoin still looks like it’s following the same midterm-year pattern we’ve seen before, why he thinks the low is probably not in yet, and why a move below $60K later this year is still very much on the table. We talk about why bear markets spend more time grinding up than crashing down, why Bitcoin may not make new highs again until the next cycle, why retail topped on apathy instead of euphoria, and why Ben thinks most altcoins are still just a casino. We also get into oil, energy stocks, manufacturing, stablecoins, and why the real lesson of this cycle may be that crypto spent too much time chasing speculation instead of building products people actually use. 🎙 Guests Ben Cowen - https://x.com/benjamincowen Timestamps 0:00 Coming Up 1:18 Why Bitcoin Feels Stuck at 70K 2:56 What a Convincing Bitcoin Bottom Would Look Like 3:18 Why Bear Markets Fool Bulls and Bears 5:05 The Key Bottom Indicator Ben Is Watching 6:13 The Main Bull Case for Bitcoin Right Now 7:12 Why a 30K–50K Range Isn’t Impossible 10:17 Why Ben Thinks Bitcoin Likely Breaks 60K Later 11:20 Why New Highs This Year Are Unlikely 12:38 Bitcoin Topped on Apathy, Not Euphoria 15:15 Why This Cycle Still Looks Surprisingly Normal 17:22 Why Bitcoin Keeps Bleeding Against Stocks 20:53 The Altcoin Casino Problem 23:43 Why Crypto Focused on the Wrong Things 27:25 Ben’s Long-Term Bull Case for Bitcoin 28:10 What Ben Is Actually Bullish On Now 🚀 Connect & Learn Join The Wolf Pack Community Channel (Free Telegram) – Daily crypto market updates + direct chat with Scott: https://t.me/+34ihhgJnZYRlOWU8 Join The Wolf Pack News Channel (Free Telegram) - Daily crypto news & technical analysis with Scott: https://t.me/+Jzsrl5Xp9NJmMDk0 Free Wolf Den Newsletter – Crypto news & market analysis every weekday: https://thewolfden.substack.com/ 📊 Featured Trading Tools OKX – Trade like a pro with 1:1 backed assets and industry-leading speed. Start your journey: https://app.okx.com/join/THEWOAS Arch Public – Hedge-fund-level algorithmic trading tools: https://archpublic.com/ Trading Alpha – Pro-grade crypto indicators (Code: 10OFF): https://tradingalpha.io/?via=scottmelker 📲 Follow Scott Melker Twitter/X: https://x.com/scottmelker Website: https://www.thewolfofallstreets.io/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30N5FDe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FASB2c 📩Promote your brand with The Wolf of All Streets. For sponsorship & partnership opportunities, contact info@thewolfofallstreets.io ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to "Buy," "Sell," or "Hold" an investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the team breaks down the controversial World Liberty Financial (WLFI) drama after they borrowed $75M in stablecoins against billions of their own WLFI tokens on Dolomite — temporarily trapping depositors and pushing the pool to near 100% utilization. The discussion explores whether this self-referential lending move is smart DeFi engineering or a major red flag for the broader ecosystem, its potential impact on the upcoming Clarity Act, and the critical need for better disclosure and transparency in DeFi. The conversation also touches on quantum computing risks to XRP vs Bitcoin, market liquidity dynamics, and why basic regulatory clarity matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are flashing warning signs across the board, and investors are starting to pay attention. From slowing economic growth and tightening global liquidity to rising systemic risks and controversial moves in the crypto space, cracks are beginning to form beneath the surface. At the same time, institutions continue to step into Bitcoin, with strong ETF inflows signaling growing long-term confidence despite short-term uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are flashing warning signs across the board, and investors are starting to pay attention. From slowing economic growth and tightening global liquidity to rising systemic risks and controversial moves in the crypto space, cracks are beginning to form beneath the surface. At the same time, institutions continue to step into Bitcoin, with strong ETF inflows signaling growing long-term confidence despite short-term uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Bitcoin bottom finally in? Tom Lee thinks so, calling a turning point after the Iran ceasefire as his firm aggressively accumulates ETH and crypto funds see renewed inflows. At the same time, Morgan Stanley just launched the first major U.S. bank Bitcoin ETF, signaling that Wall Street isn’t waiting around—they’re already positioning. Meanwhile, stablecoins are projected to reach trillions (even quadrillions) in volume, regulators are stepping in, and new innovations like quantum-resistant Bitcoin tools are reshaping the future of the space. So is this the start of the next bull market—or just another trap before the next move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Bitcoin bottom finally in? Tom Lee thinks so, calling a turning point after the Iran ceasefire as his firm aggressively accumulates ETH and crypto funds see renewed inflows. At the same time, Morgan Stanley just launched the first major U.S. bank Bitcoin ETF, signaling that Wall Street isn’t waiting around—they’re already positioning. Meanwhile, stablecoins are projected to reach trillions (even quadrillions) in volume, regulators are stepping in, and new innovations like quantum-resistant Bitcoin tools are reshaping the future of the space. So is this the start of the next bull market—or just another trap before the next move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Crypto Town Hall, the crew discussed rising oil prices and the Middle East ceasefire, with speculation that Iran may accept stablecoins for Strait of Hormuz tolls — a potential blow to the petrodollar. Markets rallied on short covering across Bitcoin, Ethereum, silver, and stocks, while Bitcoin remains in a 60k–74k range. They highlighted the White House report dismissing bank concerns over stablecoin yields, XRP’s largest institutional surge (25% planning exposure in 2026), Adam Back saying “I’m not Satoshi,” Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin ETF, and Binance dominating Q1 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices