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Bitcoin slips from near $80K on oil spikes and profit-taking despite ceasefire progress, while Iran’s Nobitex exchange moved $2.3B+ through networks tied to Trump-linked ventures. BlackRock led a 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak of $1.9B, and Strategy continues aggressive accumulation. Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens, New York/Illinois ban state employees from prediction markets, and the UK raids illegal P2P trading sites. April hacks top $600M with Kelp DAO laundered via THORchain, Russia passes its crypto bill in first reading, and Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever—markets cautious with focus on geopolitics, security, and institutional resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin surges past $78K on Trump’s indefinite Iran ceasefire extension and massive institutional demand, with Strategy’s $2.54 billion BTC buy and nearly $1 billion in weekly ETF inflows providing strong tailwinds. Russia passes its crypto bill in first reading for foreign trade use, while New York sues Coinbase and Gemini over prediction markets. North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen over $500 million in April with new malware attacks, and Arbitrum froze $71 million from the Kelp DAO exploit. Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever, and the industry ramps up $200 million in midterm spending—markets show renewed energy but remain sensitive to geopolitical and security developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin reclaims $76,000 as Iran signals progress on ceasefire talks in Pakistan and oil prices ease, providing relief amid U.S.-Iranian tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH stolen from the Kelp DAO exploit, highlighting DeFi security risks. Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, the strongest since mid-January, while Strategy's recent large buys continue to support sentiment. Ripple advances post-quantum readiness on the XRP Ledger, and the industry ramps up midterm lobbying. Markets show cautious optimism with focus on diplomatic developments, ETF momentum, and exploit containment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig lays it out pretty clean: Bitcoin is sitting at a make-or-break level around $74,000, and what happens here likely dictates the next real move. That level used to be major resistance before the last breakout, and now we’re coming back to test it from above. If it holds and we get continuation, you could see a push toward $80K and potentially higher highs. If it fails, we’re likely heading right back into that $65K–$74K range and possibly lower. Even with a decent monthly bounce, Craig isn’t calling this a confirmed bull shift. The monthly trend is still broken, and the weekly structure hasn’t convincingly flipped. His base case is that this is still a downtrend with a potential pullback rally inside it, not a full reversal. Across the rest of the market, nothing is really stepping up to change that narrative. Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, XRP all look heavy or sideways, with no strong leadership. Tron is one of the few outliers still trending well and actually offering clean setups, but broadly speaking, the market is just following Bitcoin. That’s the key point. Bitcoin is doing the heavy lifting, and everything else is waiting on it. So for now, it’s a waiting game at a critical level. Either this turns into strength and continuation, or it confirms weakness and rolls over again. Craig’s stance is simple: watch the level, let the market prove it, and don’t get ahead of the structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strategy makes a massive $2.54 billion Bitcoin purchase (34,164 BTC), its third-largest ever, as spot Bitcoin ETFs log nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows — the strongest since mid-January. Bitcoin holds near $74K–$75K ahead of today's $7.9 billion April options expiry, which could spark volatility. Global crypto funds attracted $1.4 billion weekly as rebound sentiment grows, while Coinbase expands USDC borrowing to the UK and Polymarket eyes a $400M raise at $15B valuation. Markets show institutional resilience amid macro caution and DeFi liquidity signals—watch the options expiry and ongoing ETF momentum for near-term direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin reaches a two-and-a-half-month high above $76K as risk appetite improves, while Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever with 200.4 million base-layer transactions in Q1. Small-cap altcoins surge broadly (ORDI +178%, SIREN +123%, RAVE +46%), with capital rotating into cyclical and high-vol names amid $441M in liquidations. Deutsche Börse’s recent $200M Kraken stake and Tether’s self-custodial wallet launch add institutional and product momentum. Macro caution persists with bond risk warnings, but markets show selective strength heading into the weekend—focus on sustained volume and altcoin rotation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin holds near $74K–$75K after pushing to four-week highs, supported by whale activity and ETF demand amid geopolitical caution. Deutsche Börse makes a major $200M bet on Kraken, signaling deepening TradFi-crypto ties, while Tether launches a self-custodial wallet and backs a $134M raise for stablecoin infrastructure. Ethereum sees record daily transactions, and Iranians ramp up crypto use amid regional tensions. April presales stay active, and Russia eyes stricter rules starting July—markets show cautious consolidation with focus on institutional moves and on-chain strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin holds firmly above $74K after hitting a four-week high, supported by improving sentiment and strong ETF inflows of $1.1 billion last week. Tether launched its new self-custodial tether.wallet for easier USDT, BTC, and tokenized gold use, while backing a $134M raise for stablecoin infrastructure. Crypto ETFs turned notably positive year-to-date, and the industry ramps up $200M+ in midterm spending. Iran’s exploration of crypto for sanctions evasion adds geopolitical interest—markets show cautious optimism with focus on sustained momentum and upcoming catalysts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million in shorts at liquidation risk as positive sentiment builds, while Tether rolls out a self-custodial wallet for easier USDT, BTC, and tokenized gold payments. Paxos raises $12 million to launch its Amplify platform for onchain financial products, and the SEC provides further clarity on crypto asset rules. ETF inflows continue supporting majors amid macro caution and upcoming tax deadlines—markets show renewed energy but remain sensitive to geopolitical and Fed-related developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt opens by cutting through the noise. Bitcoin is still sitting in the $70K range, Ethereum around $2,100, and the total market cap hovering near $2.4 trillion. In his view, the market itself hasn’t meaningfully changed, despite the constant swings in sentiment between fear and hype. What has changed is the underlying behavior around the space — and that’s where the real story is. He highlights a major security failure involving a fake Ledger app on Apple’s App Store, where a user lost roughly $500,000 after entering their seed phrase into a malicious interface. Matt is blunt: this should not happen, and platforms like Apple should bear responsibility if fraudulent financial apps pass their review systems. For him, this is a core reminder of the risks still present in crypto — not in price action, but in user behavior and infrastructure failures. From there, he shifts into what he sees as a much bigger issue: World Liberty Financial. The project, tied to President Trump’s family, is raising serious red flags. Matt walks through the mechanics — locked investor tokens, governance controlled by a handful of wallets, treasury buybacks at a loss, undisclosed conflicts, and frozen holdings — painting a picture of a system where retail participants are stuck while insiders benefit. His takeaway is clear: this is exactly the kind of structure that demands scrutiny, not blind participation. That leads directly into his skepticism around the push for the Clarity Act. With Treasury officials urging Congress to move quickly on crypto regulation, Matt questions whether the timing is coincidental or connected to projects like World Liberty Financial. He doesn’t claim definitive proof, but he makes it clear he sees a pattern worth paying attention to. Beyond that, the market remains mixed. Altcoins are still capable of explosive speculative runs, institutional flows are uneven but supportive at times, and macro pressures — like oil surging past $100 — continue to influence crypto as a risk asset. But again, Matt’s core message doesn’t change: the price is stable, the structure is not. He closes by pointing listeners toward deeper research — specifically the Ledger app incident and commentary around World Liberty Financial — urging critical thinking over passive consumption. The numbers may look the same, but the behavior behind them is shifting, and that’s where the real signal is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin trades flat near $72K with low volatility as markets await today's CPI inflation print, which could shape Fed expectations and trigger a breakout after three failed attempts above $73K since the ceasefire; altcoins like ETH, SOL, and DOGE slid while XRP tested higher levels. Bittensor drama from a key developer exit added sector-specific pressure. Regulatory updates included Treasury's dual-tier stablecoin rules and ongoing SEC proposals under review. Strong recent Bitcoin ETF inflows and Strategy's continued buying provided support amid institutional resilience—focus remains on CPI reaction, geopolitical truce durability, and potential volatility expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin holds near $71K after a ceasefire-fueled surge to $72,800, but the truce showed early signs of fraying within 48 hours, keeping volatility high as oil rebounds and analysts clash on whether a breakout to $80K or deeper correction looms. Morgan Stanley’s low-fee Bitcoin ETF launched with strong day-one inflows (~$30–34M), while Strategy continued aggressive accumulation. Regulatory moves included U.S. Treasury demands for stablecoin AML compliance and South Korea’s bank-style stablecoin rules. Iran’s proposed Bitcoin tanker tolls added a geopolitical crypto twist—markets cautious but supported by institutional flows and dip-buying demand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto markets rallied sharply as Bitcoin broke above $72,000 following President Trump’s announcement of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire, which eased geopolitical fears, crashed oil prices, and boosted risk assets including stocks and altcoins. Ethereum and Solana posted outsized gains, while XRP led weekly fund inflows. Regulatory progress continued with SEC reflections on enforcement and new stablecoin rules from the FDIC, alongside institutional developments like Morgan Stanley’s low-fee Bitcoin ETF launch. Security efforts ramped up on Solana post-Drift exploit, and strong dip-buying in the $60K–$70K BTC range highlighted underlying demand—markets optimistic but closely watching ceasefire durability and macro signals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig’s view hasn’t changed, but the macro backdrop is starting to catch up to it. With rising geopolitical tension tied to President Trump’s latest deadlines and threats, alongside crude oil ripping higher, he’s expecting a highly volatile stretch across global markets. And in his framework, that matters directly for crypto. Bitcoin is still behaving like a liquidity-driven risk asset, not a hedge. If macro pressure builds, crypto likely moves lower with it. From a structural standpoint, nothing has improved. Bitcoin remains in a clear weekly downtrend, printing lower highs and lower lows, and one green week doesn’t change that. Craig is still sitting in cash, actively hoping for lower prices so he can re-enter at better levels. The only thing that would shift his outlook is a clean break above roughly $76K, which would begin to challenge the current bearish structure. Until then, this is still a market leaning down. Across the board, the message is the same. Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and most of the top ten are either trending lower or stuck in weak consolidation. A few outliers like Tron and Hyperliquid are holding up better, but they are exceptions, not the rule. In fact, Craig is seeing setups that point to potentially sharp downside moves, especially in charts that have already broken key levels and are setting up for continuation lower. His approach reflects that environment. This isn’t a market for overtrading or chasing noise. It’s about waiting for high-quality setups, managing risk tightly, and taking advantage of clean trends when they appear. In bear conditions, opportunities still exist, but they are fewer, faster, and require discipline. The macro pressure is building, the charts are still weak, and until structure shifts, Craig’s bias remains firmly to the downside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin steadies near $68K with mixed moves as Iran ceasefire hopes clash with renewed Trump rhetoric and oil volatility, supported by strong Bitcoin ETF inflows ($471M on April 6). Quantum threats take center stage with Nobel warnings and Google’s research underscoring risks to elliptic curve cryptography, prompting calls for post-quantum upgrades. Solana Foundation rolls out major security enhancements post-Drift exploit, while regulatory progress continues on SEC "reg crypto" proposals and CLARITY Act. Institutional buying (Strategy adds BTC) persists amid energy competition from AI—markets cautious but watching April catalysts like tax flows and geopolitics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto markets stabilize with Bitcoin above $65K and altcoins like SOL, ETH, and XRP posting stronger rebounds amid easing oil/geopolitical pressure. Google's quantum whitepaper lowers the qubit threshold for breaking crypto encryption (20x fewer resources), urging post-quantum upgrades by 2029 and boosting quantum-safe tokens. Drift suffers major Solana exploit (~$200M+), while regulatory progress continues on CLARITY Act and DAO laws. Institutional treasuries mixed (Metaplanet buys big), with April catalysts like tax flows and legislation in focus—markets show cautious recovery but remain sensitive to macro risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin rebounds above $68K, ending a losing streak as geopolitical tensions ease and ETF inflows support sentiment. Google’s March 31 Quantum AI whitepaper dramatically lowers the qubit threshold for breaking crypto’s elliptic curve cryptography (20x fewer resources needed), accelerating calls for post-quantum upgrades by 2029 and boosting quantum-resistant tokens. Regulatory momentum from March (commodities classification, CLARITY Act progress) continues, alongside stablecoin growth forecasts. Markets show cautious optimism heading into April amid macro and tech risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig’s not getting sucked in by a single green candle. Yeah, Bitcoin finally put in a strong week, up over 10%, but to him, that’s just one candle. That’s not a trend. And more importantly, it’s happening right into a level that already matters — old resistance turned support, now acting as resistance again. That same level also lines up with where the monthly trend broke. So this isn’t strength. This is a test. Check out Craig's trading course at: https://www.thegrowmeco.com From his perspective, nothing structurally has changed. The monthly trend is gone, and the highest timeframe he can rely on right now is the weekly — and that’s still a downtrend. Lower high, lower low. That’s the only thing that matters. Until that changes, he’s not interested in chasing upside. Could Bitcoin push higher from here? Sure. He even says $82K or higher isn’t out of the question. But that doesn’t mean he’s buying. In his system, rallies into resistance inside a downtrend are not opportunities to get long — they’re setups for pullbacks. And that’s exactly how he’s treating this move. Right now, Bitcoin is sitting in what he calls the “cradle zone,” where he’s built his trading career. This is where decisions get made. Either price breaks through with real momentum, or it rolls over and continues the downtrend. And until one of those happens cleanly, he’s waiting. Short-term, he’s only seeing real opportunity on lower timeframes — quick, high-liquidity trades where you can get in and out fast. The bigger picture still isn’t clean enough to commit capital in a meaningful way. It either needs to break higher and prove it, or sell off hard and create a real opportunity. Until then, nothing has changed. One green week doesn’t fix a broken structure. Happy HODLing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin steadies near $66K–$67K as Iran tensions, oil spikes, and ETF outflows weigh on sentiment, with retail distribution adding pressure amid range-bound trading. Regulatory highlights include KuCoin's CFTC penalty, Tether's upcoming Big Four audit, and March's landmark U.S. progress on commodities classification and Fed access. Institutional moves feature American Bitcoin's 7,000 BTC milestone and Ripple-backed funding, while stablecoin and tokenization adoption continues—markets remain volatile but show pockets of resilience heading into Q2. Sources: https://www.theblock.co (Trump-linked American Bitcoin 7,000 BTC milestone, Keyrock funding, KB Card Avalanche partnership, KuCoin CFTC order) https://www.coindesk.com (Bitcoin near $67K on Iran pause/geopolitics, ETF outflows, Strategy pause, tax survey, demand faltering) https://decrypt.co & https://cointelegraph.com (enforcement actions, regulatory recap for March, hack charges) https://coinmarketcap.com & https://www.coingecko.com (prices, market cap, movers) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin plunges below $67K as Iran war fears, rising Treasury yields, and oil spikes trigger liquidations and retail selling, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing their biggest outflow in three weeks. Tether commits to a full KPMG audit for USDT amid U.S. expansion plans, while David Sacks exits his White House crypto role. Institutional custody expands (Anchorage adds TRX), but macro headwinds dominate—markets remain fragile with options expiry looming and extreme fear prevailing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.