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  • Only 36 days to the Bitcoin Halving and JJ walks through his approach for playing it like a pro (if you own spot or don't).

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    But that's not the only topic catching fire this week.

    Crypto credit markets are the life blood of market makers keeping prices elevated or depressed. While some look at market depth to suggest credit has returned, the answer is more complicated and reflects a possible resilience that hasn't existed in crypto before. This could lead to a healthier rise over time.

    The markets continue to offer warning signs while ETF demand continues with rampant inflows. While historically the market has experienced a strong decline prior to Bitcoin's Halving, the introduction of ETF's means this time may rhyme but it is in fact different.

    But that doesn't mean it's bull time forever.

    The DXY continues to suggest uncertainty in the market. Whether it spikes up or down from here is unclear. But macro signals, such as higher inflation prints and a jobless numbers under expectations, continue to offer a mixed market view.

    Something to keep an eye on.

    The Ethereum Duncan upgrade and the market responded early on with a sell off. While the reduction in fees might be big news for ETH maxis, the market doesn't seem all that impressed. But that doesn't mean there aren't positions to be had.

    Have a listen and let us know what you think.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Rapid Fire

    00:03:27 The Bitcoin Halving Trade

    00:07:04 Crypto Credit Markets Returning

    00:11:53 Rules Changing the Lending Market

    00:14:40 Market Breakdown

    00:16:43 TradFI is Suppressing Bitcoin Price

    00:27:49 DXY and Possible Liquidity Drain

    00:32:30 BitFinex Selling - Wat Mean?

    00:35:43 Eth Duncan Upgrade + Coin Screener

    00:43:17 Options Positioning and Expensive Insurance

    00:48:00 Wat Meme Coin Mania Means

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  • Ethereum is building up steam for a massive supply shock brought by staking, the likely ETF, and factors mainstream aren't even discussing. In this episode, find out Why the Ethereum ETF Will Make Bitcoin Returns Look Small as the ETH's supply shock hits the markets.

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    Ethereum's narrative as "Ultra Sound Money" isn't new. But what if the puzzle that kicks this narrative into action is just now underway?

    On this episode of The Trading Pit, we unpack the supply and demand dynamics pushing ETH towards a supply shock that will cause price to explode. And on a risk adjusted basis, ETH might continue to be king kong of the jungle.

    Now is the time to prepare. But how about the rest of the rest of the market?

    After a weekend of Alt runs (#worldcoin , #ronin anyone?), the market is experiencing a bit of a sale off. Bitcoin spot continues to show consolidation as ETF flows have surprised everyone by their continued strength.

    Perpetuals and Options show large players are positioned for higher volatility without guessing which direction it might go (hint, hint the better play is to follow the trade, not your hopes and wishes).

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    DXY and rates aren't giving concrete signals at the moment and it continues to be a game of sitting on your hands. But that hasn't stopped the market from going down the risk curve. In the last week, mid-cap alts in the AI, Gaming and meme sectors have had strong runs. But don't just ape in. The Sharpe / Sortino ratios suggest caution as price runs ahead of demand.

    Now is the time to wait for an indication of where the market heads. Don't front run it.

    Don't apply leverage to a guess.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 ETH's Ready to Run

    00:03:40 Signs of ETH's Coming Supply Shock

    00:05:50 Market Update: Expect Consolidation

    00:07:34 Surprising Bitcoin ETF Flows

    00:16:30 The Recent Alt Rally

    00:19:20 Risk Adjusted Returns on Alt Coins

    00:23:28 Pros Don't Care if BTC hits 70K by June

    00:27:57 DXY and the Liquidity Armageddon

    00:35:25 Positioning in This Market

    00:42:50 Options vs Perpetuals

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  • Bitcoin sores above $52K and Wall Street ETF's are struggling to get their hands on #BTC because no one wants to sell Bitcoin, even at these prices. When will that change?

    And when will Retail return.

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    Despite retail crypto giants like Robinhood and Coinbase experience revenue growth, retail participation remains muted. Investors burned by scams and pump and dump ponzis need a higher price to reignite the flames of speculation. And it's unclear if $50K or Bitcoin passing the previous ATH is what will shift the market.

    But the battle hardened retail still here aren't selling or taking profits.

    In fact, the only people looking to sell are Genesis to pay off debts. But even $1.3 B in supply is no match for the hungry, hungry ETF hippos. If the existing pace continues, they will buy up that supply in a week or so. ETF's buy at any price. It's a one way machine - buy, buy, buy.

    And there is no indication that they are slowing down. None.

    And until the ETF Options market opens up (still in pending approval), expect more action to the upside.

    Back to Bitcoin.

    Price action remains bullish. And despite Bitcoin climbing into the RSI Red Zone, there are few signs this momentum will fade. And options suggest there is more upside to be found, with calls being sold for $60K and higher.

    Will we see vol sellers get burned? Time will tell.

    Remember, there is no Bitcoin. No one is selling (Bitcoin Supply Shock?). And this is creating supply shock that propels prices higher. ETF's will struggle to get their hands on more Bitcoin as the shock intensities.

    Don't be fooled by perpetual liquidations of shorts. While retail use these products for outsized gains, sophisticated traders are using them to run a cash and carry trade, hedging the downside risk. Traders can still be profitable with their shorts getting stopped out.

    Returning to TradFi markets, DXY remains elevated but the risk seems low of a near-term market shakeout. Don't sleep on what the dollar might mean for a sell-off. Importantly, it's also a risk-on sign if it falls below $100.

    But the DXY isn't the only detail to watch on TradFI.

    New guidance allows new dealers to participate in treasury auctions, expanding the number of buyers. And demand for treasuries remains strong. Now the market is dropping expectations for rate hikes and adjusting to "higher for longer". Or at least "elevated for a while".

    That doesn't mean there aren't opportunities. The CoinCall Options Trade continues to perform and there is a liquidity play that needs to be on the radar of all sophisticated traders.

    Listen up.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 - At What Price Does Retail Return?

    00:05:50 - Court Clears Sale of $1.3 B GBTC

    00:08:22 - When Will ETF Volume Trail Off

    00:12:42 - Bitcoin Spot, Perps, and Options All Bullish

    00:20:02 - No One is Selling Until This Happens

    00:28:00 - Bitcoin Perpetuals Hedging the Downside

    00:31:30 - DXY, Yields and More

    00:43:25 - The CoinCall Options Trade

    00:47:07 - The Liquidity End Game Play

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  • Bitcoin breaks above $50K for the first time since 2022 and suddenly the market is betting on Bitcoin at $70K by June 2024. Should YOU bet on it? (From the Trading Pit Live Stream Recorded on 2/13)

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    In the last few days, Bitcoin shot above $50K and the market updated their expectations, with OTM calls being purchased all the way to $70K, expiring in June. If these positions are unhedged and the market catapults to those levels, expect ATH very, very soon.

    But that's a big if...

    Fortunately, ETF demand is stronger than anyone anticipated, with all dips turning into buy opportunities. And until ETF volume dies down, don't expect a local top for Bitcoin.

    But don't forge to check your macro stats.

    Today, the CPI print came in hotter than expected, forcing many to rethink how quickly the fed can pivot from "higher for longer". And this might just lead to a strong dollar. Already above $104, a hot CPI print and longer tight policy could squeeze the dollar even higher, sucking liquidity out of risk assets, like Bitcoin.

    For now the likelihood is low. But you need to keep an eye on it.

    Back to Bitcoin.

    The spot market continues to show fresh inflow buying up Bitcoin while the perpetuals market suggest the carry trade is in full effect (buying spot and hedging with short futures). Now is a challenging time to enter new trades, unless you want to try Options (hint, hint, the CoinCall Degen trade is a winner).

    Finally, Ethereum remains the beta to Bitcoin. What's the beta to Ethereum? Every coin on the market that isn't Ethereum. And speculators continue to double down on higher risk assets, expecting a 10x or more during this bear cycle.

    Will they be wrong? Stay tuned and find out.

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  • The BlackRock Bitcoin ETF IBIT just secured the Top 5 spot for inflows in 2024. Believe us, you're not bullish enough Anon. (NOTE: there were some audio issues at the beginning of the recording. We are working to resolve these for future shows). (from the Live Trading Pit episode recorded 2/8/24)

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    the story...

    Options suggest upcoming volatility (up only???)

    Spot is being vacuumed up hungry whales

    Futures are being sold for hedging long positions

    And that's just Bitcoin.

    In this discussion, we unpack the options activity preparing for volatility as the ETH ETF decision approaches and how sophisticated traders will approach it (ETHE, long options contracts, beta plays). TL:DW, beta plays are interesting but the best play might just be using pristine collateral (ETH) to trade perps to juice your returns.

    Benjamin still expects a liquidity event. But he's had to admit, now is the time to "be long until your wrong".

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 WOW - Bitcoin ETF Top 5 ETF

    00:04:09 ETH ETF COMING May 2024

    00:10:56 Learn to Trade Options

    00:13:26 Bitcoin: All Signs are Bullish

    00:23:35 DXY Is a Risk (But Don't Run Just Yet)

    00:29:01 Should You Buy ETH Beta for the ETF Launch?

    00:33:24 Max out Your Beta

    00:36:05 Sophisticated Portfolio Construction

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  • On the latest episode of The Trading Pit, The Solana Network Goes Down (Again) and were noticing all the red flags buyers need to notice before buying the dip.

    But first, Solana isn't the only news event.

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    Genesis, the former crypto lender, is looking to offload $1.6 Billion in GBTC ETF shares, adding more sell pressure. When will GBTC finally stabilize it's flows?

    Markets continue to take the slow walk towards bull town, with spot, perpetuals, and options all suggesting range trading for the near-term. Volatility is being suppressed like a beach ball under water, and market makers are happy with the carry trade to squeeze out additional yield in a slow market.

    But markets don't stay quiet for long. And king kong dollar looks ready to rekt a quiet market. As DXY closes above $104, risk increases of a dollar run that would cause a risk-off tsunami through bitcoin and the rest of the crypto markets. And with headline jobs and growth numbers looking iron man strong, the Fed has little reason to cut rates and inject fresh liquidity. Will the liquidity armageddon finally arrive?

    Back to Solana.

    Even in bear market congestion, the Solana network goes down. Is Solana ready for the big time if it's can't handle these volumes? But that's not the real concern. A price chart primed for capitulation and unresolved questions about supply are more reasons to be cautious on this trade. It's anything but a sure bet.

    Finally, the Degen Trade of the week is finally in the red. It should have been closed out a week ago. But it's invaluable learning, right? ("ain't no gains without some pains").

    Is it too early to start trading the Halving?

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    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Genesis Prepares to Dump $1.6 Billion GBTC

    00:02:51 Bitcoin Continues to Range as Spot, Perpetuals Weak

    00:07:55 Patience, the Market Sell Off is Coming

    00:10:47 Bitcoin Vol Remains Low (No Impulse Yet)

    00:15:00 Options Markets Signal Indifference

    00:18:59 DXY Crosses $104 But No Sell Off. Yet.

    00:22:01 Rates Following DXY

    00:28:37 How Fed and Treasury Respond to Election Year

    00:33:37 Solana Losing Momentum As Network Fails

    00:35:30 Don't Rush to Buy the Solana Dip

    00:42:35 Trading Ideas

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  • It's time to Front Run the Ethereum ETF BEFORE options, perpetuals, and spot get too expensive for your champagne taste on a coca-cola budget. And in this video, we break down two ways to play it.

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    But first the market.

    On February 1, 2024 episode The Trading Pit, all signs point to consolidation. After the Fed announced no new rate hikes, the market is quieter than a national library on Christmas. New spot buyers haven't entered the market. ETF Flows appear to be a giant rotation, and the Options market is pricing in chop for months out. And Volatility is on stuck on snooze.

    TradFi isn't much better.

    After expecting fireworks on the month end, the DXY remains in range with no convincing impulse up or down. and rate markets signal yawn and sleepy time. But it's time will come. A breaks the 50 RSI or a rise above $104 means fireworks.

    But the boooooooring market is here for Ethereum and the alt market too (but this is a good thing, more on that later). Some coins are getting bid. But liquidity is razor thin and your kinda sizable bid won't get filled. It's the Liquidity Tourist season seeking yield and catching the latest craze.

    Not sustainable.

    Speaking of things that won't last forever, have you see the ETH/BTC chart? After being declared dead, #eth roared back and proved that it's earned it's space on the cap table. But importantly, as people seek the final capitulation bottom on this pair (hint, it might still be lower. Or not.), the Big Trade is on the horizon.

    So lean in, caffeine it up, and Pay Attention.

    ETH is primed for lift off by the end of this year. And because everyone is seeking higher yields on it's competitors (#sol comes to mind), ETH is becoming the lonely trade. And that makes it cheap. You can still buy ETHE at ~20% discount to the real thing. ETH options on #CoinCall are bargain basement prices. Pick up a few of those for pennies and bob's your uncle (not investment advice).

    TL:DL? The market's boring. TradFi is boring. And boring is the best time to find a mis-priced asset before it rockets to the moon.

    So listen up.

    Chapters.

    00:00:00 Pre-Market: Boring Bitcoin

    00:11:48 Grayscale and ETF Volumes Suggest Rotation

    00:15:10 The Market Needs an External Impulse

    00:20:00 DXY Next Move After the FOMC

    00:29:01 The CoinCall Degen Trade

    00:32:35 The ETH/BTC Break Point

    00:41:10 Day Trade Screener

    00:45:10 ETH Options Market

    00:49:52 Time to Front Run the ETH ETF

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  • The Biggest Bitcoin Trade of the Year (maybe the best since 2020) is right around the corner as multiple market factors converge. Learn how to see the setup and play it like a sophisticated trader.

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    On January 30 episode of the Trading Pit, #Bitcoin is once again trading above $40K as the Grayscale sell pressure slows. While Bitcoin continues to range, the market is coiling for a massive move as implied volatility is suppressed, perpetuals and options suggest sidelined traders, and all eyes shift to the Bitcoin Halving in April, 2024.

    But signs of turbulence are all around.

    TradFi investors are investing in risky yield products to juice returns, assuming the calm #VIX will remain calm. But how long can "up only" last?

    The fed plans to wind down the Reverse Repo facility, cutting down a key source of liquidity. Meanwhile, TradFi options traders are short volatility. If the DXY goes "boom", their portfolios may burst. Listen in to hear how the Trade of the Year Setup will come to pass and how to play it.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Why Bitcoin Jumped to $44K

    00:04:50 Engineered Liquidity and Bear Movements

    00:13:01 Someone is Suppressing Crypto Volatility

    00:17:50 Market Open

    00:20:40 DXY + $52K Bitcoin

    00:24:45 Liquidity Armageddon

    00:29:36 How Dangerous is Volatility Right Now (Vega Short)?

    00:36:49 Greedy Yield Chasers

    00:43:26 How's The CoinCall Trade Performing?

    00:47:24 How to Play the Trade of the Year

    01:00:33 Using Puts as Insurance

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  • The bears keep Bitcoin under $40K as the Fed's New Plan Will Crash Bitcoin in 2024. Learn the best way to position for this once a year trade opportunity.

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    On January 25th episode of The Trading Pit, Bitcoin spot bounced off the 100 SMA, providing a near term relief but momentum continues to push for more downside. Volatility indicators signal a violent move is on the horizon although traders aren't yet positioning perpetuals or options to hedge - a worrying sign.

    While it's too early to call the performance of the Bitcoin ETF's, it's clear market flows are about to change, demanding a new analysis of the markets. But that's not traders top priority.

    TradFi markets are poised to break if the Fed's New Plan is put into action that will drain the REPO and accelerate quantitative tightening. "Liquidity Armageddon" will drain support across the board, likely first noticed in the DXY and rates markets. #bitcoin and the crypto markets can't escape this fate.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Bear Market Ranges

    00:03:10 DXY over $104 is RISK OFF

    00:04:40 True Interest Signals Market Maturity

    00:08:20 OI Doesn't Signals a Neutral Stance

    00:12:30 Someone's Suppressing Volatility

    00:19:29 Market Open: Muted Price Action

    00:21:01 MARA, COIN, and Bitcoin Beta Stocks Range

    00:25:46 BlackRock IBIT + Bitcoin ETF Performance 00:34:01 Feds New Plan Could Break Bitcoin Market

    00:39:40 Accurate Signs Markets are Breaking

    00:44:29 Fed's Plan to Tackle DXY Shortage

    00:47:33 Will RRP Drain Before The Halving?

    00:52:20 Degen Trade Update

    00:54:49 How to Position for the Liquidity Armageddon

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  • Even former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes is shorting the market - says he's getting out of Bitcoin as spot, perpetuals and options point to more consolidation for #bitcoin below $40K.

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    There are no reasons to see a v-shaped bullish reversal anytime soon: Bitcoin is under its year to date price, Grayscale continues to offload 10 - 15K of BTC each day, the Coinbase Premium remains elevated, and there are few signs that fresh demand has entered from TradFI.

    Add to that, altcoins, including #ETH and #SOL, are just starting to correct. If the #DXY rises above $103, prepare for more nasty sell off.

    The best time to take profit was 2 weeks ago. Now is the time to wait for a better entry (the 100 or 200 SMA).

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Bears Fighting the BTC Plunge Protection Team

    00:06:59 Still Waiting for the BTC Liquidation Event

    00:12:01 Is ETF Rotation Driving the Sell-Off?

    00:16:47 Coinbase Premium: Signaling a Sell-Off

    00:19:45 Options Hedging Under $40K

    00:23:10 Whales Still Accumulating

    00:24:30 How Long Will the Sell Off Last?

    00:30:15 Do the CME Gaps Signal Alpha?

    00:32:40 DXY Remains a Risk for the Market

    00:39:30 Altcoins and ETH Bid Zone Approaching

    00:43:30 Sophisticated Traders ARE IN the Market

    00:47:30 Why Arthur Hayes Got Out (for now)

    00:49:01 Trade Ideas

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  • The Bitcoin Hangover continues as #Grayscale Sells $3 Billion Bitcoin for their ETF and the market adjusts to new sale pressure. Is this game over for BTC and the market in January? Will ETH continue to outperform BTC?

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    On the January 19 2024 live recording of the Trading Pit, JJ and Ben Lilly analyze the Spot, Perpetuals and Options to find out if the momentum for Bitcoin is truly gone. Along the way they discuss the new market laws of supply and demand, how to analyze Grayscale's record selling, and a possible TradFI liquidity unlock in Q1.

    Now is the time to prepare to buy the dip.

    The Trading Pit is a trader focused show, where your favorite analysts use public and proprietary metrics to share deep insights into how the crypto market (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptos) is operating and where it's headed next. No emotions, just logic and data.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Spot, Perps and Options Signal Lost Momentum

    00:11:38 Grayscale Supply and Demand

    00:27:00 The DXY

    00:48:22 Possible Trades (MSTR, BTC Calls)

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  • On this episode of The Trading Pit: the Ledger hack, the BTC consolidation zone, when $30K, the ETH trade that is like picking up free money, and much more.

    The Trading Pit is a trader focused show, where your favorite analysts use public and proprietary metrics to share deep insights into how the crypto market (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptos) is operating and where it's headed next.

    No emotions, just logic, intuition and data.

    Like and subscribe so you never miss an insight.

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  • The Trading Pit is a trader focused show, where your favorite analysts use public and proprietary metrics to share deep insights into how the crypto market (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptos) is operating and where it's headed next.

    No emotions, just logic, intuition and data.

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  • Welcome to The Trading Pit, a trader focused show, where your favorite analysts use public and proprietary metrics to unpack the mysteries of the market, determine whatโ€™s likely to happen next, and present possible trade ideas.

    In this episode, Bitcoin broke above $40K but the data suggests it will consolidate in the coming weeks and months. No need to rush into buying - you can wait for a pull back and a better entry.

    Show Summary:

    * #Bitcoin breakout driven by institutional interest

    * Some additional room to run but losing steam from spot buying

    * Expect some consolidation, with a likely pull back before end of year

    * ETH/BTC is a potential trade, need to see where BTC tops out

    Episode Chapters:

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:35 Mood of the Market: Profit Taking and Consolidation

    00:02:00 Short Liquidations Driving Price (plus Some Spot)

    00:03:30 Options Open Interest - Selling $40K and Buying $45K

    00:05:23 Liquidation Pools Signal a Cool Off and Profit Taking

    00:07:25 Market Screener: Find Day Trade Opportunities

    00:10:35 Whale Wallets Signal Institutional Buying for 2023

    00:14:45 Retail is Unsure How to Play the Market

    00:17:00 CME Futures Will Signal the End of the Rally

    00:17:46 DXY Could Go Lower, More Fuel for BTC Pump

    00:20:15 When's The 30% Pullback?

    00:26:21 The Possible ETH/BTC Trade

    00:29:07 The ETHE Trade

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  • ๐Ÿš€ Discover how to effectively trade the four phases of the crypto market like a pro in our latest episode, "5 CRYPTO TRADES decoded in secret chart by Economist."

    In this episode, you'll gain a comprehensive lesson in taking calculated risks and safeguarding your investments over the coming phases of the crypto market (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Altcoins, Meme Coins).

    ๐Ÿ” Join Ben Lilly, a seasoned economist with a decade of experience in the crypto industry, as he demystifies the crypto market's hidden gems. Ben is a managing partner at jlabs digital, a pioneering firm specializing in research, quant trading, and autonomous trading solutions. His insights are your ticket to mastering crypto trading.

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ The video unveils the 5 crucial phases of crypto trading:

    * The Bitcoin Milkshake Phase: Learn to identify the earliest phase when the market comes to life. Discover how bitcoin's market dominance and the halving event play key roles in this phase.

    * The Flippening: Understand how Ethereum and other tokens outpace Bitcoin, and why this phase can lead to significant gains.

    * The Narrative Phase: Dive into a world of revolutionary projects and paradigm shifts. Explore why this phase is characterized by rapid growth and potential pitfalls.

    * The Memecoin Phase: Witness how smaller tokens can turn into gold mines, but also come with increased speed and risk. Learn about tokens like doge, shib, and more.

    * The Final Phase: Discover the importance of hedging and stability as you navigate the crypto market's wild journey.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to decode the secrets hidden within the crypto market's chart. Subscribe now and embark on your journey to crypto trading success! ๐Ÿ’ฐ #cryptotrading #bitcoin #ethereum #cryptoinvesting

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  • In part 2 of 2, we discuss 4 trades to max your Bitcoin profits AFTER the Bitcoin ETF is approved. -and why your biggest profit isn't likely until 2025. So If you want to make the 10x gains, you need to HODL and stay in the market.

    Today's Topics

    * How the #bitcoinetf announcement will impact markets.

    * What happens to the #ETH / #BTC Trade AFTER the ETF.

    * Taking profit on the ETF announcement.

    * How the #bitcoinhalving and ETF may boost the market together.

    * Will it be dip buying season right after the HALVING?

    * Moving in and out of #altcoins for more gains.

    * Why 2025 is when most of the gains happen.

    * How the #Bitcoin narrative will likely change in 2024 and beyond (2026 and beyond looks HUGE).

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  • In part 1 of 2, learn 4 strategies to start BEFORE the ETF is approved and market mania takes hold - to 10x your Bitcoin gains (we share what to do during approval and after in Part 2).

    Today's Topics:

    * 90% chance of #bitcoinetf - how do you START positioning yourself to 10x your gains from this near certain event?

    * Why price mania (maybe) isn't priced in.

    * Buying the #bitcoinetf Rumor, Sell the Event.

    * #BTC Mining Stocks - Opportunity or a Cash wasteland?

    * What Layer 1 Altcoin looks like #ethereum in 2017

    * Buy the dip season and creating a stack (if you're all in cash)

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  • In this video we make the case why #ETH remains the crypto market gold standard when you seek alternative investments in the markets, including ETH's strengths (and some weaknesses) in technology, network popularity, monetary strategy, and price action.

    Topic Summary.

    * #Ethereum remains the gold standard benchmark for evaluating crypto investments due to its strong first mover advantage, network effects, and leading technologies like smart contracts and programmable money.

    * Its monetary policy is forward-thinking, adjusting supply to match projected usage through tools like EIP-1559 that introduce token burning.

    * Over 20% of the circulating #ETH supply is staked, showing strong participation securing the network for yield.

    * Development of the #Ethereum ecosystem is robust with established standards and the most deployed DeFi protocols and #NFT projects.

    * #Onchain metrics like active addresses and daily transactions remain at the top despite scaling challenges, demonstrating strong network strength.

    * Upgrades like the Merge to proof-of-stake will improve scalability long-term while monetary policy changes have turned ETH inflationary.

    * Technical analysis confirms support near current price levels could provide a buying opportunity, with upside to $2,000-2,500 likely in the medium term.

    * Factors like rising institutional adoption through futures approval add to Ethereum's bullish long-term outlook as the dominant smart contract platform.

    * It remains the reference point for comparing Layer 1 crypto projects and evaluating if they can achieve similar network strength, usage, and monetary capture.

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  • In this episode, we unpack Bitcoin and Ethereum's Turning Point underway now and give analyst insights into what it means for the #cryptomarket.

    Todayโ€™s Topics:

    * #Bitcoin is poised for a regime change in 2024 due to the #Fed stepping back from tightening monetary policy, allowing assets to become less correlated and find their own clearing prices.

    * Options market data suggests largest players want exposure to increased #volatility, signaling a potential shift to a bull market for crypto and #BTC.

    * Sentiment has already changed over the past 5 months, with many indicators showing it is a generational buying opportunity.

    * #Stablecoins have stabilized after outflows but volume needs to pick up again to confirm renewed liquidity and confidence in crypto markets.

    * Volatility indexes breaking out of low ranges suggest players want exposure to increased volatility going forward.

    * #Options open interest hitting 19 month highs shows 'smart money' positioning for further gains.

    * #Bitcoin's halving in April 2024 coincides with less correlation to macro, setting up for massive gains as it runs unfettered.

    * Near term consolidation is likely but any dip will be heavily bought, with sentiment poised to further strengthen bullish conviction into 2024 Ben Lillyโ€™s writings on the future of crypto money. https://espresso.jlabsdigital.com/posts/ZWw7-VJFr2IBL50OWyw3E

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  • In this episode, we ask and answer whether Solana Beats Ethereum in the 2024 Bull Run.

    Todayโ€™s Topics:

    * Solana technology stack and innovation with Proof of History.

    * Solana capabilities for segmented fees to manage congestion and ability to scale with Mooreโ€™s Law.

    * While the technology is promising, adoption remains limited as suggested by lower TVL (Total Value Locked).

    * Solana's association with FTX might be limiting it's current growth prospects.

    * NFT's on Solana have been low but could provide tailwinds if interest returns.

    * Outstanding supply remains unknown for #Sol, with wide range in estimates.

    * Solana's main usage is for staking, with consistent but minimal uses for other protocols.

    * The unknown supply might limit developers interest in building on the platform.

    * Solana price technicals are strong, suggesting the price has perhaps reached the bottom.

    * Solana's price technicals against Ethereum (#ETH) suggest #Sol could outperform in a bull run scenario (such as 2024).

    * Based on the team votes, two believe Solana will outperform Ethereum in the coming bull run. The one against believes the unknown supply will remain a key problem.

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