In this episode of the crypto rundown, hosts Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul, and Tevo delve into the current state of the crypto markets, analyzing the implications of recent price movements in Bitcoin and altcoins. They discuss the potential end of a two-month correction in the crypto market as we look into a possible bullish uptrend. The conversation also touches on the increasing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin, evidenced by institutional investments and changes in the stance of major financial...
May 16, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman talk with Fetch AI's CEO, Humayun Sheikh, about the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the crypto space. Sheikh discusses Fetch AI's mission to democratize AI technology, making it accessible to individuals and small businesses, and not just large corporations. The conversation covers the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, especially in decentralizing data and economic exchanges, and how Fetch AI&...
May 14, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Veihman and Tevo analyze the latest market movements, focusing on Bitcoin and the volatility following the recent halving event. They examine how Bitcoin's price is fluctuating between key resistance and support levels, emphasizing the importance of the 50-day moving average. Ethereum's chart is also analyzed, noting its resilience within a falling channel that presents a bullish outlook. The hosts then explore global trends like Bitcoin ETF...
May 09, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman interview Jason Guthrie who is the Head of Product, Digital Assets at Wisdom Tree.This episode focuses on exploring the convergence of traditional financial assets and blockchain technology as Wisdom Tree looks to be a leader in Tokenization and Blockchain enabled finance space with their new offering Wisdom Tree Prime. They delve into the impact of Bitcoin's recent halving and its significance in advancing cryptocurrency adoption...
May 07, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo delve into the current dynamics of the crypto markets, analyzing significant events like the recent Bitcoin halving and the approval of Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong. They discuss Bitcoin's fall below the critical $60,000 support level amidst global economic uncertainties, including FOMC decisions and inflation rates. Additionally, the episode covers the implications of potential Federal Reserve actions on crypto and traditiona...
May 02, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 Bryce and Brendan explore the innovative intersections of Bitcoin and advanced blockchain technologies with Professor David Tse from Stanford University, who is leading the Babylon project. Professor David shares his transition from cellular communication research to blockchain technology, driven by the influential Bitcoin white paper. The discussion also dives into Babylon's goal to leverage Bitcoin's robust security attributes to bolster the Web3 space, ma...
Apr 30, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo delve into the crypto market dynamics post-Bitcoin halving, analyzing how traditional and crypto markets are interlinked and influencing each other. They discuss the resilience and recovery of Bitcoin and altcoins, highlighting Bitcoin's return to critical resistance levels and the potential for significant market moves. The episode also touches on Ethereum's evolution, noting its increased profitability and deflationary status, whi...
Apr 25, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101, Bryce and Brendan talk with Alex, a core contributor at Aerodrome, one of the leading decentralized exchanges on the Base network. Alex shares his journey from politics and big tech into the world of DeFi, fueled by his early experiences in yield farming and his deep dive into Ethereum. He discusses the vision and success of Aerodrome within the Base ecosystem, highlighting its strategic focus on Ethereum layer-two solutions, which offer the same benefits as al...
Apr 23, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown we breakdown everything you need to know about the price action over the weekend to the upcoming Bitcoin Halving.We have seen a sizable dip in Bitcoin and Altcoins continue to bleed so Brendan give your technical analysis on both leading into halving week. We also discuss the geopolitical climate that added onto the selling over the weekend.Looking forward there is some positive news around the Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF that we show some stats for and then showc...
Apr 18, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we welcome back Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise, for the first time since the Bitwise ETF has launched. Hougan shares insights from his extensive road trip, where he engaged with major financial advisors and institutional investors about the growing interest in cryptocurrency ETFs. He highlights the shift from skepticism to a broader acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies within traditional investment portfolios, noting that professional investors are now co...
Apr 16, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo delve into the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market, highlighting the anticipation around the Bitcoin halving event. They discuss the potential impact of this event on market volatility and price movements, drawing parallels with past halving events that typically led to significant bull runs. The episode also touches on broader market trends, including the rise of layer two solutions like Base, which has seen explosive growth and is chall...
Apr 11, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Crypto 101 we dive into the evolving realm of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, featuring Jim Hiltner from Superstate. Hiltner discusses the transition from traditional finance to innovative crypto endeavors, highlighting the tokenization process and its potential to transform access to financial assets. This integration offers increased liquidity, accessibility, and efficiency compared to traditional financial systems. The episode also touches on the significant potential ...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week of the Crypto Rundown we breakdown the recent Bitcoin dip with Technical Analysis from Brendan but we look at the recent news story of how the US Government has started to move some of the Bitcoin they confiscated from Silk Road years ago. Between the news and the price action is this a classic Bull Trap?...We are here to talk it out with you and some you some green chutes with the strongest part of the crypto markets that we see. Finally we showcase the end of the SBF era as he is sen...
Apr 04, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the discussion centers around the technological innovations in blockchain and the contributions of Fuel Labs to the evolving landscape. Nick Dodson, CEO and co-founder of Fuel Labs, shares his journey from Bitcoin to Ethereum and his motivation for establishing Fuel Labs, aiming to revolutionize blockchain technology with advanced scalability and efficiency. The conversation delves into the concept of roll-ups and their significance in scaling blockchain networks, offering a nua...
Apr 02, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo have a jam packed episode with our weekly technical analysis of Bitcoin and Ethereum.We also look at the RWA Altcoins that have been FLYING LATELY. We cover the action of Base and dive into BlackRock's Tokenization Fund announcement.To wrap up we showcase how Wall St is betting against crypto stocks and the top AI Crypto projects announce a merger YOU NEED TO HEAR! YouTube Technical Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-i9z600Qj4 Pl...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 featuring Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, offers an in-depth exploration of the current state and future trajectory of Bitcoin and the broader crypto landscape. Thorn discusses the resilience and growth of Bitcoin amidst market fluctuations, emphasizing the significance of advancements in market infrastructure and regulatory progress. He highlights the evolving dynamics of the market, particularly the impact of institutional investments and ETFs on ...
Mar 26, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Crypto Rundown we take a look at the recent dip in the market that Brendan called last week! We compare this to the last two Bitcoin Halving Cycles to show you how we are reacting to the price action with some technical analysis.We also discuss the GBTC outflows and show you how they are unsustainable for Grayscale as a company.Our next technical analysis is with Solana as we have seen a meteoric rise for the price over the last 6 weeks.The statistics around Solana are excitin...
Mar 21, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an engaging episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Veihman converse with Paul Frambot, the visionary founder of Morpho Labs. Paul shares his transition from a university student with a passion for distributed systems and a disdain for traditional finance to a pioneer in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Morpho Labs, under Paul's leadership, aims to address inefficiencies in the lending and borrowing rates within the DeFi ecosystem by leveraging blockchain...
Mar 19, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown we have 2 Technical Analysis session breaking down the Bitcoin All Time Highs we have seen and give an outlook to when Altcoin Season could be starting. We reflect how the supply vs demand for Bitcoin continues with statistics from The Block, Microstrategy buys more Bitcoin, Grayscale looks to launch a new fund with a lower fee and Drake posts a Michael Saylor clip. YouTube Technical Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF5tdUE9j2s Please Support Our Spo...
Mar 14, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we are joined bySteve Kurtz, a founding partner of Galaxy, to discuss the current state of the crypto market. With excitement over Bitcoin's recent price movements and broader crypto resurgence, the conversation delves into the growing institutional interest in digital assets. Kurtz highlights the role of forward-thinking individuals within traditional financial institutions in driving this adoption, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities facing ...
Mar 11, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Awesome crypto rundown episode this week as we are joined by Tony Edward from the Thinking Crypto Podcast as we break down the Bitcoin ALL TIME HIGHS and show you on the charts why we had a wild $10,000 dip with technical analysis. We also breakdown the #ethereum chart as we keep hearing the Wall Street wanted the ETH ETF! Tony and Brendan talk about their favorite sectors like A.I coins and Brendan breaks down MEME mania as we saw meme coins like BONK, SHIB and PEPE SOAR this week. We wrap it u...
Mar 07, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we are joined by Katryna Hanush is Director of Business Development and Partnerships at Wintermute. Wintermute is a leading global algorithmic trading firm in digital assets. They create liquid and efficient markets on centralized and decentralized trading platforms and off-exchange. Some of the exchanges they provide liquidity for are Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance just to name a few! As the bull market heats up it is good to continue to learn about different tradin...
Mar 05, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Brendan and Tevo for another rundown episode where we see unbelievable price action for Bitcoin this week as crypto recaptures a $2 TRILLION market cap.Brendan does Bitcoin technical analysis and brings a ton of informational stats around volume, hash rate, and ETF inflows.Even with all the institutional interest we talk about how retail interest just is not there yet, Michael Saylor buys more Bitcoin and institutions are eyeing Ethereum as the next big crypto investment. Watch YouTube for ...
Feb 29, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we have Trevor Filter the Co-Founder of Flexa who is working to be a global leader in pure digital payments. The main goal of Flexa is to make spending cryptocurrencies in stores and online as easy and widespread as possible just like using traditional payment methods like credit cards or cash. Flexa achieves this by integrating with existing point-of-sale (POS) systems, which allows merchants to accept cryptocurrencies without needing to change their existing payme...
Feb 27, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Brendan and Tevo for another rundown episode where we showcase more Bitcoin ETF inflow data and do some technical analysis that shows Bitcoin could be on the cusp of all time highs as OTC desks are getting drained of their Bitcoin. Brendan breaks down the top projects that have the most daily active users in a Top 10 list you have to see and also does some more technical analysis on the top A.I Projects you should keep an eye on after the Open A.I Sora announcement. Finally we take a look a...
Feb 22, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we have the pleasure of having someone who is a legend in the space, Craig Sellars, who not only speaks on his past achievements at Tether and being a pioneer in the crypto space early on but brings us some insight into his new project Self" which is bridging the gap between Web2 identity and Web3 identity. As the internet has continued to grow and these companies keep getting bigger and bigger leveraging your data, the people who use it have still not found a way to harness ...
Feb 20, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have an amazing episode today with Bryce and Tevo hitting a bunch of topics. We showcase the Bitcoin ETF stats that are literally BREAKING RECORDS for ETFs.Wall Street LOVES BITCOIN.With the Bitcoin price hitting 52,000 we take a look at Google analytics and see that retail investors are still not taking notice as the price vs Googles for Bitcoin is showing an interesting divergence.Then everyone's favorite as Bryce does some technical analysis with some Bitcoin Charts and then charts som...
Feb 15, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we have Greg Taylor who is the Chief Investment Officer of Purpose Investments who has around 19 Billion of AUM! Based out of Canada you will get a unique look at how other countries have actually been ahead of launching crypto and Bitcoin ETFs so Greg and his team have been pioneers in the space.Now that the United States has started to join the party.Greg will give great insight into where he thinks the puck is going in this space and with his experience abroad an...
Feb 13, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Brendan and Tevo breakdown the Ethereum Dencun Upgrade along with some technical analysis around ETH and some Layer 2s that we think might see some momentum as well.Be sure to check the YouTube below for all the Technical Analysis.We also touch on the Solana downtime, Metamask's partnership with Robinhood and ENS's partnership with GoDaddy.Thanks for enjoying these weekly updates and if you have any suggestion reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram! YouTube Charting: https://w...
Feb 08, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast *Note: This was recorded the week the Bitcoin ETF was approved* In this episode of Crypto 101 we have Chris Brendler who is the VP of Investor Relations at Marathon Digital Holdings which is one of the largest, most energy efficient, and most technologically advanced Bitcoin mining companies, as well as one of the largest holders of Bitcoin among publicly traded companies in North America.Post ETF and Pre Bitcoin Halving we thought it would be a good idea to check in with Marathon Digital to see...
Feb 06, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast