The Breakdown

While The Breakdown is between seasons, we’re sharing a recent episode of Forward Guidance.

Felix is joined by Bob Elliott to break down how oil shocks impact inflation, growth, and central bank policy—and why markets may be underestimating the risks.

As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:57) Oil Shock Challenges & Today vs 2022

(10:38) Nexo Ad

(11:13) Oil Shock Challenges & Today vs 2022 (Con’t)

(16:12) The Energy Shock Impact on Households

(20:14) How Will Central Banks & Bonds React?

(30:40) Nexo Ad

(31:37) Oil Shock Sequence of Events

(33:26) Iran War’s Asymmetric Regional Impact

(39:57) What Happens to Gold?

(43:02) Understanding a Wartime Economy

(47:34) Final Thoughts

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As a new season of The Breakdown approaches, David takes a moment to introduce himself and explain how he thinks about Bitcoin, crypto culture, and the industry’s next phase.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:04) My Crypto Origin Story

(04:07) From Trading to Crypto Media

(08:47) What Crypto Means Now

(13:32) AI, Autonomy, and What’s Next

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Marc Arjoon joins the show to discuss how institutional flows, ETF market structure, and the changing economics of Bitcoin mining are reshaping the market.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:34) Do Halvings Still Matter

(03:45) Miner Supply And Profitability

(08:06) Will AI Shift Move BTC

(10:15) Nexo Ad and DAS Promo

(11:28) ETFs Treasury And Custody Risk

(20:06) Nexo Ad

(21:03) Blockchain Not Bitcoin Debate

(24:24) Governance And Quantum Risk

(31:12) Bitcoin As Separate Asset

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From miners to institutional buyers, David breaks down why Bitcoin’s halving cycle may still shape the market — even if the supply shock itself is fading. Plus, a conversation with Marc Arjoon.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:47) Halving Started the Fire

(04:47) Nexo Ad

(05:14) DAS Promo

(06:08) Shock Factor

(08:54) Never Too Early

(10:51) Nexo Ad

(11:35) Interview with Marc Arjoon

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How should crypto tokens be valued? Haseeb Qureshi breaks down why cash-flow rights won’t “fix” prices, and how AI agents transacting on-chain could drive the next wave of demand.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:40) Tokens and Valuation Basics

(03:02) Why Disclosures Matter

(07:19) Aave Drama and Transparency

(09:13) Nexo Ad

(09:47) Aave Drama and Transparency (Con’t)

(12:32) Cash Flows and Token Demand

(14:21) AI Agents and the Future

(19:35) Nexo Ad

(20:24) DAS Promo

(21:12) AI Agents and the Future (Con’t)

(26:53) Closing Thoughts

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In this first episode of Inflection Point, we explore the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and crypto as institutional adoption begins reshaping the foundations of global financial infrastructure. The conversation examines ETFs, DeFi innovation, market structure shifts, institutional flows, and how evolving investor behavior is changing Bitcoin and digital asset markets. Along the way, we discuss regulation, credit markets, technology limitations, and the broader implications of finance moving onchain. Enjoy!

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro To Inflection Point

(06:48) The Convergence Between TradFi & Crypto

(22:20) Crypto's Biggest Advantages & Hurdles

(36:15) Crypto's Changing Market Structure

(41:00) Prices, Sentiment & Long-Term Allocators

(46:00) Evolution Of Crypto Options & Yield

(51:30) Is The 4-Year Cycle Dead?

(01:02:00) Final Thoughts

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Are retail investors just exit liquidity? We unpack the token premium, forced price discovery, and what Ethereum and Tron data reveals about when fundamentals actually matter. Featuring insights from Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly.

As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:26) Premium Economy

(03:21) Same, But Different

(04:59) Nexo Ad

(05:27) DAS Promo

(06:20) Price Is Like An Onion

(11:18) Nexo Ad

(12:07) Interview with Haseeb Qureshi

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Crypto and fintech are converging. But who captures the value? Nick Almond on stablecoins, DAOs, and the future of capital formation.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:07) FinTech vs Crypto Today

(03:28) Banks Onramps and Walled Gardens

(07:53) Where Value Accrues Onchain

(16:47) DAS PROMO

(17:39) Where Value Accrues Onchain (Con’t)

(25:02) Tokens Culture and Market Outlook

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With no clear external enemy left, crypto may be facing its next antagonist: fintech. This episode explores whether crypto is winning — or being domesticated. Plus, a conversation with Nick Almond.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

(01:42) The Birth of TradFintech

(05:04) Make Way, Crypto Natives

(08:55) Rising Tides

(10:40) DAS Promo

(11:30) Interview with Nick Almond

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Daniel Shapiro joins to break down why AI and crypto may be destined to converge — from agent payments and identity to privacy, data markets, and the next big investable primitive.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:17) Can AI Be Crypto’s Lifeline?

(02:43) AI-Native Payments

(06:35) Agents as the New Target Customer

(10:54) Agent Trading and Security Concerns

(13:00) Consumer vs Enterprise

(16:14) DAS Promo

(17:03) Will Crypto and AI Merge?

(21:40) Tokens in the AI x Crypto Stack

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.