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The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show podcast.
Hey crypto friends, it’s Crypto Willy here with your supercharged wrap-up from The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show, spotlighting all the crucial happenings for the week leading up to May 20, 2025. Strap in—this week has served up volatility, regulatory drama, and some bullish innovation that has the entire crypto scene buzzing.
Let’s kick things off with the Bitcoin rollercoaster. Early in the week, Bitcoin dipped below $103,500—down over 1% in just 24 hours. The culprit? Nerves over the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping on May 14, which everyone knows can make or break the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Investors pulled back, and the market responded fast. Bitcoin even touched $100,700 for a hot second before rebounding to stabilize around $103,000. It wasn’t panic, more of a tactical retreat. Still, the correction triggered nearly $700 million in crypto position liquidations, including a whopping $200 million from Bitcoin futures alone. Ouch—but, as any seasoned degen knows, this is just part of the ride.
Adding extra spice, Arizona suddenly found itself in the crypto spotlight. Governor Katie Hobbs turned heads by vetoing two major bills: SB 1373, which would’ve created a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, and SB 1025, targeting up to 10% of state treasury and pension funds going into Bitcoin. She even shot down a proposal to pay taxes in crypto, citing risk. But not all was lost—Hobbs signed House Bill 2387, clamping down on Bitcoin ATMs with strict daily limits ($2,000 for new users, $10,500 after 10 days), plus multilingual scam warnings and full refunds for fraud victims who act fast. Arizona’s crypto ATM count is now 20, and with these rules, user protections are way up.
Despite regulatory headwinds, bullish vibes are swirling. Bitcoin’s technicals show it’s stabilized above $102,800, buoyed by a 10% weekly rise and 33% jump in trading volumes. Market sentiment is trending euphoric, with serious institutional money flowing in through BTC spot ETFs. Derivatives metrics confirm buying pressure—open interest is up, shorts are getting liquidated, and the positive funding rate has analysts watching for overheating but loving the optimism.
On the macro side, something wild is happening: Bitcoin’s price action is closely tracking the global M2 money supply, lagging by about 70 days. First spotted last July, this connection is holding up and keeping everyone guessing what it means for future moves. With new “Bitcoin Treasury Companies” acting as HODL vacuums, a major crash seems less likely—this could be the start of a longer-term bull market.
Outside pure price talk, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) just launched a $500K accelerator for Web3, AI, and healthcare startups. The EASY Residence program offers founders $150K for 5% equity, $350K via a SAFE, and all the support they need to just build—housing, food, the works. Deadline’s May 21, so if you’re a visionary founder, jump on it.
One last headline—the highly anticipated Bitcoin 2025 Conference announced U.S. Vice President JD Vance as a speaker, showing just how far crypto has come in the halls of power.
That’s it for this week, folks. Whether you’re HODLing, trading, or building, the crypto universe is moving fast, and the only guarantee is more action ahead. Catch you next week—Crypto Willy out!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey crypto friends, it’s Crypto Willy here with your supercharged wrap-up from The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show, spotlighting all the crucial happenings for the week leading up to May 20, 2025. Strap in—this week has served up volatility, regulatory drama, and some bullish innovation that has the entire crypto scene buzzing.
Let’s kick things off with the Bitcoin rollercoaster. Early in the week, Bitcoin dipped below $103,500—down over 1% in just 24 hours. The culprit? Nerves over the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping on May 14, which everyone knows can make or break the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Investors pulled back, and the market responded fast. Bitcoin even touched $100,700 for a hot second before rebounding to stabilize around $103,000. It wasn’t panic, more of a tactical retreat. Still, the correction triggered nearly $700 million in crypto position liquidations, including a whopping $200 million from Bitcoin futures alone. Ouch—but, as any seasoned degen knows, this is just part of the ride.
Adding extra spice, Arizona suddenly found itself in the crypto spotlight. Governor Katie Hobbs turned heads by vetoing two major bills: SB 1373, which would’ve created a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, and SB 1025, targeting up to 10% of state treasury and pension funds going into Bitcoin. She even shot down a proposal to pay taxes in crypto, citing risk. But not all was lost—Hobbs signed House Bill 2387, clamping down on Bitcoin ATMs with strict daily limits ($2,000 for new users, $10,500 after 10 days), plus multilingual scam warnings and full refunds for fraud victims who act fast. Arizona’s crypto ATM count is now 20, and with these rules, user protections are way up.
Despite regulatory headwinds, bullish vibes are swirling. Bitcoin’s technicals show it’s stabilized above $102,800, buoyed by a 10% weekly rise and 33% jump in trading volumes. Market sentiment is trending euphoric, with serious institutional money flowing in through BTC spot ETFs. Derivatives metrics confirm buying pressure—open interest is up, shorts are getting liquidated, and the positive funding rate has analysts watching for overheating but loving the optimism.
On the macro side, something wild is happening: Bitcoin’s price action is closely tracking the global M2 money supply, lagging by about 70 days. First spotted last July, this connection is holding up and keeping everyone guessing what it means for future moves. With new “Bitcoin Treasury Companies” acting as HODL vacuums, a major crash seems less likely—this could be the start of a longer-term bull market.
Outside pure price talk, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) just launched a $500K accelerator for Web3, AI, and healthcare startups. The EASY Residence program offers founders $150K for 5% equity, $350K via a SAFE, and all the support they need to just build—housing, food, the works. Deadline’s May 21, so if you’re a visionary founder, jump on it.
One last headline—the highly anticipated Bitcoin 2025 Conference announced U.S. Vice President JD Vance as a speaker, showing just how far crypto has come in the halls of power.
That’s it for this week, folks. Whether you’re HODLing, trading, or building, the crypto universe is moving fast, and the only guarantee is more action ahead. Catch you next week—Crypto Willy out!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Hey crypto friends, it’s Crypto Willy here with your supercharged wrap-up from The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show, spotlighting all the crucial happenings for the week leading up to May 20, 2025. Strap in—this week has served up volatility, regulatory drama, and some bullish innovation that has the entire crypto scene buzzing.
Let’s kick things off with the Bitcoin rollercoaster. Early in the week, Bitcoin dipped below $103,500—down over 1% in just 24 hours. The culprit? Nerves over the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping on May 14, which everyone knows can make or break the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Investors pulled back, and the market responded fast. Bitcoin even touched $100,700 for a hot second before rebounding to stabilize around $103,000. It wasn’t panic, more of a tactical retreat. Still, the correction triggered nearly $700 million in crypto position liquidations, including a whopping $200 million from Bitcoin futures alone. Ouch—but, as any seasoned degen knows, this is just part of the ride.
Adding extra spice, Arizona suddenly found itself in the crypto spotlight. Governor Katie Hobbs turned heads by vetoing two major bills: SB 1373, which would’ve created a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, and SB 1025, targeting up to 10% of state treasury and pension funds going into Bitcoin. She even shot down a proposal to pay taxes in crypto, citing risk. But not all was lost—Hobbs signed House Bill 2387, clamping down on Bitcoin ATMs with strict daily limits ($2,000 for new users, $10,500 after 10 days), plus multilingual scam warnings and full refunds for fraud victims who act fast. Arizona’s crypto ATM count is now 20, and with these rules, user protections are way up.
Despite regulatory headwinds, bullish vibes are swirling. Bitcoin’s technicals show it’s stabilized above $102,800, buoyed by a 10% weekly rise and 33% jump in trading volumes. Market sentiment is trending euphoric, with serious institutional money flowing in through BTC spot ETFs. Derivatives metrics confirm buying pressure—open interest is up, shorts are getting liquidated, and the positive funding rate has analysts watching for overheating but loving the optimism.
On the macro side, something wild is happening: Bitcoin’s price action is closely tracking the global M2 money supply, lagging by about 70 days. First spotted last July, this connection is holding up and keeping everyone guessing what it means for future moves. With new “Bitcoin Treasury Companies” acting as HODL vacuums, a major crash seems less likely—this could be the start of a longer-term bull market.
Outside pure price talk, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) just launched a $500K accelerator for Web3, AI, and healthcare startups. The EASY Residence program offers founders $150K for 5% equity, $350K via a SAFE, and all the support they need to just build—housing, food, the works. Deadline’s May 21, so if you’re a visionary founder, jump on it.
One last headline—the highly anticipated Bitcoin 2025 Conference announced U.S. Vice President JD Vance as a speaker, showing just how far crypto has come in the halls of power.
That’s it for this week, folks. Whether you’re HODLing, trading, or building, the crypto universe is moving fast, and the only guarantee is more action ahead. Catch you next week—Crypto Willy out!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey crypto friends, it’s Crypto Willy here with your supercharged wrap-up from The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show, spotlighting all the crucial happenings for the week leading up to May 20, 2025. Strap in—this week has served up volatility, regulatory drama, and some bullish innovation that has the entire crypto scene buzzing.
Let’s kick things off with the Bitcoin rollercoaster. Early in the week, Bitcoin dipped below $103,500—down over 1% in just 24 hours. The culprit? Nerves over the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping on May 14, which everyone knows can make or break the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Investors pulled back, and the market responded fast. Bitcoin even touched $100,700 for a hot second before rebounding to stabilize around $103,000. It wasn’t panic, more of a tactical retreat. Still, the correction triggered nearly $700 million in crypto position liquidations, including a whopping $200 million from Bitcoin futures alone. Ouch—but, as any seasoned degen knows, this is just part of the ride.
Adding extra spice, Arizona suddenly found itself in the crypto spotlight. Governor Katie Hobbs turned heads by vetoing two major bills: SB 1373, which would’ve created a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, and SB 1025, targeting up to 10% of state treasury and pension funds going into Bitcoin. She even shot down a proposal to pay taxes in crypto, citing risk. But not all was lost—Hobbs signed House Bill 2387, clamping down on Bitcoin ATMs with strict daily limits ($2,000 for new users, $10,500 after 10 days), plus multilingual scam warnings and full refunds for fraud victims who act fast. Arizona’s crypto ATM count is now 20, and with these rules, user protections are way up.
Despite regulatory headwinds, bullish vibes are swirling. Bitcoin’s technicals show it’s stabilized above $102,800, buoyed by a 10% weekly rise and 33% jump in trading volumes. Market sentiment is trending euphoric, with serious institutional money flowing in through BTC spot ETFs. Derivatives metrics confirm buying pressure—open interest is up, shorts are getting liquidated, and the positive funding rate has analysts watching for overheating but loving the optimism.
On the macro side, something wild is happening: Bitcoin’s price action is closely tracking the global M2 money supply, lagging by about 70 days. First spotted last July, this connection is holding up and keeping everyone guessing what it means for future moves. With new “Bitcoin Treasury Companies” acting as HODL vacuums, a major crash seems less likely—this could be the start of a longer-term bull market.
Outside pure price talk, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) just launched a $500K accelerator for Web3, AI, and healthcare startups. The EASY Residence program offers founders $150K for 5% equity, $350K via a SAFE, and all the support they need to just build—housing, food, the works. Deadline’s May 21, so if you’re a visionary founder, jump on it.
One last headline—the highly anticipated Bitcoin 2025 Conference announced U.S. Vice President JD Vance as a speaker, showing just how far crypto has come in the halls of power.
That’s it for this week, folks. Whether you’re HODLing, trading, or building, the crypto universe is moving fast, and the only guarantee is more action ahead. Catch you next week—Crypto Willy out!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta