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Crypto Rundown: AI Crypto Is Exploding — Are the Next 100x Opportunities in Subnets?
This episode of the Crypto Rundown the team highlights growing momentum in AI-related crypto plays—especially BitTensor (TAO) and its subnet ecosystem—as one of the strongest narratives in the current cycle. Institutional adoption continues accelerating with Franklin Templeton’s crypto expansion, 401k integration discussions, and major players like Citadel and Coinbase moving deeper into the space. The episode wraps with emerging trends in AI agents, prediction markets, and new infrastructure that reinforces crypto’s long-term growth despite short-term sideways price action.Get immediate access to our entire Memecoin Portfolio for just $1 Today!https...
Crypto Rundown: End of War Bounce?! & Quantum Threat vs Reality Explained
This episode of the Crypto 101 Rundown breaks down a volatile macro environment where war headlines, Fed uncertainty, and market fear are driving price action across crypto and equities. Despite panic narratives like “Bitcoin is dead” and quantum threats, markets are showing resilience, with Bitcoin holding steady and reacting positively to easing geopolitical tension. The hosts explain that quantum risk is real but long-term, emphasizing that upgrades and solutions are already underway across major crypto ecosystems. The episode concludes by highlighting continued institutional adoption—from ETFs to payments infrastructure—reinforcing that long-term fundamentals remain strong despite short-term volatility.<...
Ep. 716 Institutions Want Yield on Bitcoin — Here’s How They’ll Get It
Brendon Sedo, an early contributor to Core, explains how Bitcoin is evolving beyond a simple store of value through new infrastructure that enables staking, yield, and DeFi functionality. Core allows Bitcoin holders to earn yield without giving up custody, while also enabling more advanced use cases like lending and borrowing through a Bitcoin-secured network. The conversation highlights a major shift toward institutional adoption, with funds, custodians, and ETF providers exploring ways to generate yield on Bitcoin. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that while markets are volatile short term, long-term crypto fundamentals remain strong, and innovation is expanding Bitcoin’s utility....
Crypto Rundown: Technical Analysis Special and Crypto Backed Mortgages are Here!
Markets are broadly selling off across crypto, equities, and commodities as macro uncertainty—war, energy prices, Fed policy, and delayed regulation—creates a “fog” driving volatility. Brendan breaks down bearish technical patterns suggesting possible downside into the $50K–$60K range, while emphasizing long-term conviction and high historical odds of recovery from drawdowns. Despite short-term fear, fundamentals remain strong with continued growth in crypto adoption, including Bitcoin-backed mortgages, stablecoin expansion, and institutional integrations. The episode highlights that while markets are emotional and headline-driven today, long-term opportunity remains intact for disciplined investors.Brendan's 6 Week Technical Analysis Course </p...
Ep. 715 Why Crypto Feels Broken Right Now — And How It Gets Fixed
Nirup Ramalingam, CEO of BridgePort, explains how crypto’s biggest hidden issue is inefficient infrastructure—specifically capital being trapped across exchanges due to pre-funding requirements. BridgePort solves this by enabling off-exchange settlement, allowing institutions to keep assets with custodians while allocating capital dynamically, improving liquidity and efficiency. He emphasizes that low liquidity and volatility in crypto are largely driven by macro conditions and outdated systems, not a lack of demand. Ultimately, the next phase of crypto growth depends on better infrastructure, regulatory clarity, and institutional-grade systems that mirror traditional finance.Check out Quince: https://quin...
Crypto Rundown: Gold Is Crashing… But Bitcoin Isn’t — What Markets Are Telling Us
Brendan and Tevo dive into how Bitcoin is showing relative strength as gold, silver, and equities decline, signaling a potential shift in how markets are treating crypto during macro uncertainty. The episode breaks down how geopolitical tensions, Fed policy delays, and energy prices are creating broad market weakness while crypto holds up better than expected. Despite short-term volatility and possible downside patterns, strong fundamentals—like ETF inflows, institutional adoption, and product innovation—continue to build beneath the surface. The hosts emphasize that markets are currently headline-driven, but once macro uncertainty clears, crypto is positioned for a strong move higher.<p...
Ep. 714 Why Solana Could Dominate Crypto (And What Ethereum Got Wrong) with SOL Strategies
Max Kaplan of Sol Strategies breaks down how his company is building deep infrastructure within the Solana ecosystem through validators, staking products, and treasury strategy. He argues that crypto is entering a new phase where real revenue, usage, and block space demand will determine long-term value—not hype. Max makes the case that Solana is best positioned to win due to its speed, scalability, and ability to handle massive trading volume at low cost. He also highlights future catalysts like faster upgrades, tokenized real-world assets, and growing institutional participation as key drivers for the next wave of adoption....
Ep. 713 The Untold Story Behind Crypto ETFs and the Next Wave of Adoption
Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, explains how crypto ETFs were built to solve a major accessibility problem—making crypto investable through traditional financial systems. She highlights how early infrastructure challenges required building everything from scratch, while today’s growth is the result of years of groundwork and institutional alignment. The conversation emphasizes that institutional adoption is still in its early stages, with access improving but full integration into portfolios just beginning. Ophelia ultimately argues that the future of crypto lies in seamless, invisible infrastructure where users interact with blockchain technology without even realizing it.Chec...
Ep. 712 Crypto Isn’t Dead — It’s Being Rebuilt by Wall Street: What Smart Money Is Buying Now
This episode features Aryan Sheikhalian Head of Research of CMT Digital, who explains how crypto has evolved from a niche asset class into institutional-grade infrastructure. He emphasizes that the current market volatility reflects a transition phase where traditional finance and blockchain are merging, especially through tokenization and on-chain settlement. The conversation highlights how investment strategies have shifted over time—from access and infrastructure to real utility and institutional integration. Aryan ultimately argues that long-term opportunity lies in solving real-world problems with decentralized systems that are more efficient than centralized alternatives.Check out Quince: https://qu...
Crypto Rundown: URGENT: Bitcoin Bottom Signal?! The Trade Alert We’re Watching
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are showing strong relative performance, with BTC rallying while traditional markets like equities and metals struggle. Brendan breaks down technical indicators suggesting Bitcoin may be near a bottom, though a full trend reversal still requires a breakout above the current downtrend channel. Ethereum and Solana are also seeing strong on-chain growth, with record activity, rising stablecoin supply, and major ecosystem expansion. The episode closes with growing institutional adoption, including Ethereum staking ETFs and Mastercard expanding crypto payments infrastructure.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101<...
Crypto Rundown: Crypto Rallies as ETFs Surge, Meme Coins Return & the $50 Million Dollar Mistake
Brian, Joe and Tevo discuss Bitcoin and the broader crypto market show surprising strength despite geopolitical tensions and volatility across traditional markets like oil, gold, and equities. The hosts highlight strong ETF demand, new institutional products like Ethereum staking ETFs, and growing adoption through partnerships with companies like Mastercard. They also discuss emerging crypto opportunities—from meme coin momentum and Pump.fun revenue growth to gaming expansions like Pudgy World. The episode closes with discussions on regulation, prediction markets, and why capital continues rotating through markets while crypto’s long-term fundamentals remain strong.Get imme...
Ep. 711 Top Crypto Investment Strategies for 2026 with Franklin Templeton
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Brendan and Max Gokhman discuss the current state of the crypto market, the approach of Franklin Templeton towards digital assets, and the importance of risk management and education in crypto investments. They explore institutional perspectives on crypto, the role of leverage, and the significance of asset allocation strategies. Max shares insights on various crypto projects and emphasizes the need for a full-featured platform to cater to different types of investors. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and the future of investing in this space.Check...