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The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show podcast.
Hey crypto fam, it’s Crypto Willy and you’re tuned in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show! It’s Tuesday, July 8th, and if you’ve been refreshing those price tickers lately, you know it’s been a week of suspense, sideways action, and maybe a touch of summer heat haze in the cryptosphere.
Let’s jump right into the action. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s been dancing in a tight range between $107,000 and $110,000, barely budging but holding strong above that big June close. According to James Toledano from Unity Wallet, this “neutral” tone isn’t apathy—it’s a standoff between bullish momentum and a world on what feels like a geopolitical knife-edge. Institutions are still showing up, but a wave of caution is keeping everyone on their toes, with muted volume and rising volatility as telltale signs. So, while price action looks healthy, underlying signals say: stay alert.
Now, here’s what everyone’s buzzing about—the U.S. Federal Reserve. All eyes are glued to the July 30 FOMC meeting and upcoming inflation data. The Truflation Index just reported inflation dipping below 2%, and the next batch of CPI numbers drops July 15th. If those numbers confirm the trend, there’s speculation we could see the Fed cut rates as soon as September. While the CME FedWatch Tool finds 95% of investors betting the Fed stands pat this month, any dovish signal might fuel bullish energy for Bitcoin, which could finally break out above its $112,000 record high. Big-time analysts like Ryan Lee at Bitget Research are saying Bitcoin could even push towards $120,000 before July closes—keep your alerts set for ETF inflows and institutional moves, because those are the rocket fuel.
Meanwhile, Ethereum is quietly gaining muscle, bolstered by whale accumulation and a fresh breeze from the U.S. administration’s crypto-friendly tone. Target for ETH? $3,000 by month’s end, if those tailwinds keep blowing.
Let’s not forget, the entire ecosystem is blurring the lines between TradFi and DeFi. Alexei Zamyatin of BOB raved about this year’s EthCC, highlighting everything from Robinhood’s tokenized equities to the explosion of Bitcoin DeFi—yep, even at an Ethereum conference, Bitcoin’s stealing the spotlight. The message: DeFi and institutional finance are converging faster than you might think.
It’s also been a huge week for corporate adoption. Nasdaq-listed Murano Global just announced a $500 million Bitcoin treasury play. That’s not chump change, and it signals that corporate FOMO is alive and well.
But in classic crypto fashion, there’s caution with the greed. The Fear & Greed Index is hovering at 73—yeah, that’s firmly in “greed” territory, but with a side order of jitters. So, expect fireworks, but also plenty of fake-outs and volatility whiplash before any major breakout.
That’s the state of play this week! I’m Crypto Willy—thanks for hanging out with me on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Don’t forget to tune in next week for another dose of decentralized drama and market moves. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more of me, check out QuietPlease.ai. See you next time, crypto crew!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey crypto fam, it’s Crypto Willy and you’re tuned in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show! It’s Tuesday, July 8th, and if you’ve been refreshing those price tickers lately, you know it’s been a week of suspense, sideways action, and maybe a touch of summer heat haze in the cryptosphere.
Let’s jump right into the action. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s been dancing in a tight range between $107,000 and $110,000, barely budging but holding strong above that big June close. According to James Toledano from Unity Wallet, this “neutral” tone isn’t apathy—it’s a standoff between bullish momentum and a world on what feels like a geopolitical knife-edge. Institutions are still showing up, but a wave of caution is keeping everyone on their toes, with muted volume and rising volatility as telltale signs. So, while price action looks healthy, underlying signals say: stay alert.
Now, here’s what everyone’s buzzing about—the U.S. Federal Reserve. All eyes are glued to the July 30 FOMC meeting and upcoming inflation data. The Truflation Index just reported inflation dipping below 2%, and the next batch of CPI numbers drops July 15th. If those numbers confirm the trend, there’s speculation we could see the Fed cut rates as soon as September. While the CME FedWatch Tool finds 95% of investors betting the Fed stands pat this month, any dovish signal might fuel bullish energy for Bitcoin, which could finally break out above its $112,000 record high. Big-time analysts like Ryan Lee at Bitget Research are saying Bitcoin could even push towards $120,000 before July closes—keep your alerts set for ETF inflows and institutional moves, because those are the rocket fuel.
Meanwhile, Ethereum is quietly gaining muscle, bolstered by whale accumulation and a fresh breeze from the U.S. administration’s crypto-friendly tone. Target for ETH? $3,000 by month’s end, if those tailwinds keep blowing.
Let’s not forget, the entire ecosystem is blurring the lines between TradFi and DeFi. Alexei Zamyatin of BOB raved about this year’s EthCC, highlighting everything from Robinhood’s tokenized equities to the explosion of Bitcoin DeFi—yep, even at an Ethereum conference, Bitcoin’s stealing the spotlight. The message: DeFi and institutional finance are converging faster than you might think.
It’s also been a huge week for corporate adoption. Nasdaq-listed Murano Global just announced a $500 million Bitcoin treasury play. That’s not chump change, and it signals that corporate FOMO is alive and well.
But in classic crypto fashion, there’s caution with the greed. The Fear & Greed Index is hovering at 73—yeah, that’s firmly in “greed” territory, but with a side order of jitters. So, expect fireworks, but also plenty of fake-outs and volatility whiplash before any major breakout.
That’s the state of play this week! I’m Crypto Willy—thanks for hanging out with me on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Don’t forget to tune in next week for another dose of decentralized drama and market moves. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more of me, check out QuietPlease.ai. See you next time, crypto crew!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Hey crypto fam, it’s Crypto Willy and you’re tuned in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show! It’s Tuesday, July 8th, and if you’ve been refreshing those price tickers lately, you know it’s been a week of suspense, sideways action, and maybe a touch of summer heat haze in the cryptosphere.
Let’s jump right into the action. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s been dancing in a tight range between $107,000 and $110,000, barely budging but holding strong above that big June close. According to James Toledano from Unity Wallet, this “neutral” tone isn’t apathy—it’s a standoff between bullish momentum and a world on what feels like a geopolitical knife-edge. Institutions are still showing up, but a wave of caution is keeping everyone on their toes, with muted volume and rising volatility as telltale signs. So, while price action looks healthy, underlying signals say: stay alert.
Now, here’s what everyone’s buzzing about—the U.S. Federal Reserve. All eyes are glued to the July 30 FOMC meeting and upcoming inflation data. The Truflation Index just reported inflation dipping below 2%, and the next batch of CPI numbers drops July 15th. If those numbers confirm the trend, there’s speculation we could see the Fed cut rates as soon as September. While the CME FedWatch Tool finds 95% of investors betting the Fed stands pat this month, any dovish signal might fuel bullish energy for Bitcoin, which could finally break out above its $112,000 record high. Big-time analysts like Ryan Lee at Bitget Research are saying Bitcoin could even push towards $120,000 before July closes—keep your alerts set for ETF inflows and institutional moves, because those are the rocket fuel.
Meanwhile, Ethereum is quietly gaining muscle, bolstered by whale accumulation and a fresh breeze from the U.S. administration’s crypto-friendly tone. Target for ETH? $3,000 by month’s end, if those tailwinds keep blowing.
Let’s not forget, the entire ecosystem is blurring the lines between TradFi and DeFi. Alexei Zamyatin of BOB raved about this year’s EthCC, highlighting everything from Robinhood’s tokenized equities to the explosion of Bitcoin DeFi—yep, even at an Ethereum conference, Bitcoin’s stealing the spotlight. The message: DeFi and institutional finance are converging faster than you might think.
It’s also been a huge week for corporate adoption. Nasdaq-listed Murano Global just announced a $500 million Bitcoin treasury play. That’s not chump change, and it signals that corporate FOMO is alive and well.
But in classic crypto fashion, there’s caution with the greed. The Fear & Greed Index is hovering at 73—yeah, that’s firmly in “greed” territory, but with a side order of jitters. So, expect fireworks, but also plenty of fake-outs and volatility whiplash before any major breakout.
That’s the state of play this week! I’m Crypto Willy—thanks for hanging out with me on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Don’t forget to tune in next week for another dose of decentralized drama and market moves. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more of me, check out QuietPlease.ai. See you next time, crypto crew!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey crypto fam, it’s Crypto Willy and you’re tuned in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show! It’s Tuesday, July 8th, and if you’ve been refreshing those price tickers lately, you know it’s been a week of suspense, sideways action, and maybe a touch of summer heat haze in the cryptosphere.
Let’s jump right into the action. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s been dancing in a tight range between $107,000 and $110,000, barely budging but holding strong above that big June close. According to James Toledano from Unity Wallet, this “neutral” tone isn’t apathy—it’s a standoff between bullish momentum and a world on what feels like a geopolitical knife-edge. Institutions are still showing up, but a wave of caution is keeping everyone on their toes, with muted volume and rising volatility as telltale signs. So, while price action looks healthy, underlying signals say: stay alert.
Now, here’s what everyone’s buzzing about—the U.S. Federal Reserve. All eyes are glued to the July 30 FOMC meeting and upcoming inflation data. The Truflation Index just reported inflation dipping below 2%, and the next batch of CPI numbers drops July 15th. If those numbers confirm the trend, there’s speculation we could see the Fed cut rates as soon as September. While the CME FedWatch Tool finds 95% of investors betting the Fed stands pat this month, any dovish signal might fuel bullish energy for Bitcoin, which could finally break out above its $112,000 record high. Big-time analysts like Ryan Lee at Bitget Research are saying Bitcoin could even push towards $120,000 before July closes—keep your alerts set for ETF inflows and institutional moves, because those are the rocket fuel.
Meanwhile, Ethereum is quietly gaining muscle, bolstered by whale accumulation and a fresh breeze from the U.S. administration’s crypto-friendly tone. Target for ETH? $3,000 by month’s end, if those tailwinds keep blowing.
Let’s not forget, the entire ecosystem is blurring the lines between TradFi and DeFi. Alexei Zamyatin of BOB raved about this year’s EthCC, highlighting everything from Robinhood’s tokenized equities to the explosion of Bitcoin DeFi—yep, even at an Ethereum conference, Bitcoin’s stealing the spotlight. The message: DeFi and institutional finance are converging faster than you might think.
It’s also been a huge week for corporate adoption. Nasdaq-listed Murano Global just announced a $500 million Bitcoin treasury play. That’s not chump change, and it signals that corporate FOMO is alive and well.
But in classic crypto fashion, there’s caution with the greed. The Fear & Greed Index is hovering at 73—yeah, that’s firmly in “greed” territory, but with a side order of jitters. So, expect fireworks, but also plenty of fake-outs and volatility whiplash before any major breakout.
That’s the state of play this week! I’m Crypto Willy—thanks for hanging out with me on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Don’t forget to tune in next week for another dose of decentralized drama and market moves. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more of me, check out QuietPlease.ai. See you next time, crypto crew!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta