Best Web3 Academy Podcasts (2025)

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When Altseason in 2025? The Signals You Need to Know About w/ Jesse Eckel 40:05

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10h ago40:05

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Is altseason coming in 2025 or is the crypto market still sleepwalking? In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor Jesse (the guy who turned $3K into $600K) to unpack the real signals that drive crypto cycles… From the “11 Rings of Power” to why memecoins are mostly noise, Jesse breaks down where we are in the macrocycle, when altseason c…

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ThriveinEDU Live - Let's Talk About Some AI Ideas to Explore! 14:26

2d ago14:26

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In this pop-up episode, I share some tools to explore for educators. Almanack Diffit Eduaide Snorkl TeachShare And School In One, an all-in-one platform! Schedule a meeting with Mati Barbero to learn more and tell him that Rachelle recommended School In One: https://calendar.app.google/GKBeBXAzJ4U8RRX37 About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Con…

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Milk Road Mid-Year Crypto Predictions Update for 2025 50:07

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In this episode, the team revisits their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana price targets. Some targets got crushed early. Others look even more realistic. But one thing’s clear: the cycle isn’t over… and we may be headed for an even bigger run. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The World Is Changing and It’s Bullish for Bitcoin w/ Jeff Park 48:50

4d ago48:50

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Today’s guest is Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise and one of the sharpest macro minds in crypto. In this episode, Jeff breaks down why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is officially obsolete, how the global carry trade is unraveling, and why Bitcoin is quickly becoming the most important macro asset of our generation. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow ag…

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How to Win Big in High-Risk Crypto Markets w/ LG Doucet 48:16

5d ago48:16

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In today’s episode, we bring on Milk Road Degen creator LG Doucet, a battle-tested expert in navigating the riskiest corners of the market. We unpack how LG spots early winners, flips lunch money into life-changing gains, and avoids getting rekt in a market where thousands of tokens can launch in a day. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn…

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Investors Using AI Will Outperform Everyone Else w/ Alex Svanevik 43:04

6d ago43:04

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Crypto markets move fast, too fast for humans to keep up. In today’s episode, we sit down with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way investors discover alpha, analyze tokens, and outperform the crowd. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The $260B Crypto Opportunity (And How to Invest in It) w/ Sam Broner 36:28

7d ago36:28

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In today’s episode, investor Sam Broner of a16z joins the Milk Road Show to break down the most underhyped sector in crypto: stablecoins. From Circle’s explosive IPO to Stripe expanding from 42 to 160 countries overnight, the writing’s on the wall: traditional finance is being reprogrammed. But here’s the twist: most investors have no idea how to g…

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The Biggest Bubble in Crypto Is Coming w/ Rizzo 47:39

10d ago47:39

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pete Rizzo, OG Bitcoin historian, and host of Supply Shock, to unpack a growing trend no one’s watching closely enough: Bitcoin treasury companies. From MicroStrategy’s playbook to a wave of new IPOs, this might be the next mania phase just dressed in a suit and traded on the stock market. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against you…

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Mark Yusko Reveals How to Build a Bulletproof Crypto Investment Portfolio 48:52

11d ago48:52

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In this episode, legendary macro investor Mark Yusko delivers a blunt diagnosis of the global economy: fiat is failing and Bitcoin is the only escape hatch left. With governments drowning in debt and central banks printing like there’s no tomorrow, Yusko explains why we’re heading straight into a global currency collapse… and how you can survive it…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Vernon Wright, @TheWrightLeader! 44:41

12d ago44:41

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About Vernon Vernon Wright, also known as @TheWrightLeader, is a multifaceted professional whose work spans across speaking, mentoring, serving on boards, authoring, leading, and educating. He has shared insights gleaned from his diverse experiences with audiences at various levels, from regional to national, and has been featured on over 50 podcas…

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How One Company Is Using Solana to Outperform Bitcoin Treasuries w/ Leah Wald & Max Kaplan 50:45

12d ago50:45

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What if MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin play isn’t the most profitable crypto treasury strategy anymore? In today’s episode, we sit down with Leah Wald and Max Kaplan from SOL Strategies, a public company going all-in on Solana, not just by holding it, but by building real infrastructure and revenue streams on top of it. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin…

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America's Debt Crisis Will Lead to a Mega Asset Boom w/ Lawrence Lepard 43:29

13d ago43:29

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In today’s episode, legendary investor and sound money advocate Lawrence Lepard joins The Milk Road Show to explain why the U.S. monetary system is spiraling into a crisis… and how that collapse could kick off the biggest asset boom of our lifetime. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Bitcoin Floodgates Are About to Open w/ Olivier Roussy Newton 39:37

14d ago39:37

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Olivier Roussy Newton, OG Bitcoiner and CEO of DeFi Technologies, to explore a seismic shift quietly building under the surface: sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and pension funds are gearing up to enter Bitcoin… but most still can’t buy yet. The big money is moving silently, are you positioned to front-ru…

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Ethereum Gets a MicroStrategy + Bitcoin Arms Race Begins w/ Milk Road PRO 59:21

17d ago59:21

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Corporate Bitcoin buying just hit a new level: Trump Media is dropping $2.5 billion to ape into BTC, Saylor-style. But that’s not all. Joseph Lubin just backed a $425M Ethereum treasury strategy that could make ETH the next reserve asset…Meanwhile, Kaido is turning Twitter influence into money printers, and Virtuals is back from the dead with a poi…

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Bitcoin Is Winning the Macro Game w/ Coinbase Head of Research David Duong 49:06

17d ago49:06

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In today’s episode, Coinbase’s Head of Research David Duong joins us to break down why Bitcoin is emerging as the ultimate macro asset in a world of trade wars, fiscal fireworks, and corporate treasury revolutions. From $5B in FTX repayments hitting the market to nation-states eyeing BTC as a strategic reserve, we dig into the biggest forces shapin…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Maria Andersen, CEO of Socrait 33:07

18d ago33:07

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About Maria Maria is the CEO of Socrait, PBC, bringing 30 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, online learning design, and EdTech innovation. After the sale of Coursetune, where she was co-founder and CEO, Maria just wanted to go back to teaching and embarked on an “adventure” into K-12 education as a teacher at Beehive A…

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The US Treasury's Next Move Will Inflate Everything w/ Craig Shapiro 47:20

18d ago47:20

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The U.S. is running out of cash and fast. With rising bond yields, ballooning deficits, and a federal court gutting Trump’s tariff strategy, the Treasury is cornered. So what’s their play? Craig Shapiro, macro strategist and portfolio manager, joins Milk Road Macro to break it all down. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, a…

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Bitcoin Dominance + Is Altcoin Season Already Over? w/ Carl Vogel 46:45

19d ago46:45

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Is altcoin season already fading into the rearview? While most of Crypto Twitter is still waiting for liftoff, Bitcoin just keeps ripping and corporations, politicians, and whales are all chasing it. In today’s episode, we sit down with Carl Vogel (GP at 6th Man Ventures) to unpack whether altcoins are tapped out, what’s really driving Bitcoin’s su…

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Why Solana DeFi Might Outperform Ethereum This Cycle w/ Sam Andrew 45:17

20d ago45:17

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In today’s episode, we get into the DeFi battleground where Solana and Ethereum are going head-to-head. Sam Andrew joins the show to break down why Solana’s DeFi ecosystem, once written off as memecoin central, might be crypto’s most overlooked alpha right now. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: …

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Bitcoin Surge: Sustainable or a Sucker’s Rally? w/ Scott Melker 33:53

21d ago33:53

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In today’s episode, Scott Melker joins us to break down the latest in the crypto market. From corporate treasuries buying up Bitcoin at record rates to the long-awaited altcoin season, we get into the shifts happening in the world of crypto. Are we at the peak of the market, or is this just the beginning? Is Bitcoin decoupling from traditional mark…

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Hyperliquid Soars, Sui vs Solana & Internet Capital Markets Explained w/ Milk Road PRO 55:40

24d ago55:40

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The whole squad is back and so is the bull market energy. In this episode, we break down the biggest trends shaking up crypto right now, from Hyperliquid’s monster comeback to Sui’s rise as the new Solana contender. Is Internet Capital Markets (ICM) the narrative that kills venture capital? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secur…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Ronil Dubal, student and creator of Studysnap! 26:25

24d ago26:25

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Ronil Dubal is an 11th-grade student in San Jose, California. He is the founder of Studysnap, a free AI-powered app that helps students study productively. Description of Studysnap: Studysnap turns pictures of textbook pages and handwritten notes into interactive practice quizzes and flashcards. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronildubal/Lear…

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Predictions for BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB & SOL: Who Will Outperform in 2025? w/ David Siemer 49:15

24d ago49:15

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In this episode, we’re joined by David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets, who gives us a look at what’s really happening behind the scenes, from macro tailwinds and Trump’s crypto push to onchain narratives and the rise of real-world asset tokenization and which top coin will lead in 2025? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secur…

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Crypto Is About to Go Parabolic + Bitcoin ATH w/ Arthur Hayes 45:18

25d ago45:18

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What if the crypto bull market already started and most people missed it? Arthur Hayes returns to the show and drops a masterclass on why April 9th was the real Fed pivot, how Treasury buybacks are the stealth QE nobody’s watching, and why Bitcoin could hit $200K before you’ve had your summer vacation. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn,…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Javier Aguilar, Bilingual Technology and CS Teacher & Robotics Coach 29:06

26d ago29:06

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We had a great conversation about coding, STEM, and CodeMonkey! Our students love using CodeMonkey, and it is fun to get started with. You will definitely enjoy this conversation with Javier! Be sure to connect with Javier to learn more! About Javier Javier Aguilar is in his eleventh year of working at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy as a biling…

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Bitcoin to $140k in June? 7 Charts That Back It Up w/ CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno 57:49

26d ago57:49

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In this episode, we’re joined by CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, who walks us through 7 data-packed charts that reveal what’s really happening under the hood of the crypto market. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Why Crypto IPOs & M&A Are the Real Alpha in 2025 w/ Coinbase Head of Strategy John D'agostino 31:35

27d ago31:35

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The next wave of crypto growth might not come from tokens, it could come from the stock market. In this episode, we get into the real shift happening in crypto: a flood of IPOs, strategic acquisitions, and a surge of institutional interest. Coinbase just acquired Deribit. Circle, Kraken, and eToro are prepping for IPOs. And Big Tech? They’re lurkin…

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Time to Go All-In or Correction Incoming? w/ Zeneca 31:13

28d ago31:13

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On today’s episode, Zeneca returns from his honeymoon and drops a reality check. While Bitcoin hit its highest weekly close ever, Zeneca’s not chasing green candles, he’s sitting on his hands, stacking stables, and asking the one question every investor should be thinking about: is now the time to go all-in or brace for a correction? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow…

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The DeFi Bet: Institutional Capital Will Ignite DeFi Summer 2.0 w/ Sid Powell 34:17

1M ago34:17

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In this episode, Sid Powell joins us to break down why institutional capital is flooding into DeFi. While retail still chases the casino, the smart money is after real yield, onchain credit, and tokenized assets with actual revenue. Is this the start of DeFi Summer 2.0? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without sellin…

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Bitwise CIO Explains Why This Bull Market Is Stronger Than You Think w/ Matt Hougan 25:39

1M ago25:39

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In this episode, Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, who makes the case that crypto’s next leg up might be even stronger than the last. We cover macro shifts, why altcoin season won’t look like 2021, the real risk in Washington, and why DeFi might finally be ready for primetime. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without sell…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Senior Researcher, at TERC, Author, and Former Luminary 34:51

1M ago34:51

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About Jodi Jodi’s academic background includes an MA in Math, an MSc in Astrophysics, and a PhD in Education. Early in her career, Jodi dreamed of being an astronaut and went to Houston, where she was an onboard software verification analyst for IBM during the first 25 missions of the space shuttle. Later, Jodi taught Physics and Astrophysics to so…

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Will Crypto Keep Going Up? What Comes Next for Markets w/ Kyle Reidhead 45:22

1M ago45:22

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In today’s episode, live from CoinDesk’s Consensus 2025, we sit down with Kyle Reidhead to break down where we are in the cycle, where markets are headed next, and how smart investors are allocating right now. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast⁠⁠…

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How Smart Bitcoin Investors Pay Less Tax & Never Sell w/ Zac Townsend 45:58

1M ago45:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first and only life insurance company designed specifically for long-term Bitcoin holders. Zac breaks down how long-term Bitcoin holders are using legacy financial tools like whole life insurance to optimize taxes, protect their heirs, and keep hodling. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow aga…

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Welcome to the Bull Market That Nobody Believes In (Plus Ethereum vs Solana) w/ Byron Gilliam Blockworks Market Strategist 42:20

1M ago42:20

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In today’s episode, Jay is joined by Byron Gilliam, a veteran trader and market strategist at Blockworks, to make sense of the chaos. We get into Ethereum’s explosive rebound, the ETH vs. SOL valuation debate, and why memecoins might be both saving and sabotaging crypto. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selli…

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Altcoin Season or Fakeout? Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up w/ Milk Road PRO 54:08

1M ago54:08

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In this episode, the PRO team breaks down why everyone is suddenly bullish on Bitcoin and why that might be the biggest red flag of all. We get into the macro confusion, retail vs. institutional flows, altcoin madness, and the rise of Boop.fun. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://o…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guests Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper, Educators, Consultants, and Authors 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional d…

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$243M Traded in 7 Weeks: The Zora Explosion Explained w/ Zora Co-Founder Dee Goens 47:46

1M ago47:46

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What if your Instagram post had a market cap? What if doomscrolling earned you actual money? In today’s episode, we get into the wild world of content coins with Dee Goens, co-founder of Zora, the crypto protocol turning memes, GIFs, and videos into tradeable, ownable assets. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without …

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Markets Moved On. The Fed Didn’t. What It Means for Your Portfolio? w/ Dan Tapiero 41:20

1M ago41:20

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Bitcoin just touched $100,000. The Fed’s frozen. And Dan Tapiero says we’re only getting started. In this episode of Milk Road Macro, we get into the perfect storm that’s setting the stage for Bitcoin’s rise to $1 million and a $50 trillion digital asset boom. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠…

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7 Charts That Signal a New Bitcoin ATH + $MSTR Price Prediction w/ Bitcoin Magazine PRO Lead Analyst 48:32

1M ago48:32

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Bitcoin is trading around $97K, and the market is full of questions: Are we heading for a new ATH or just entering a consolidation phase? In this episode, we walk through 7 key charts with Matt Crosby, lead analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro, to get a grounded take on Bitcoin’s current position in the market cycle, and where it might go next. ~~~~~ 🏦 …

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Are We Back in a Bull Market… or Getting Baited? w/ Jeff Dorman 43:13

1M ago43:13

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In today's episode, we are joined by Jeff Dorman, to break down where we are in the market. Jeff shares his perspective on current macro conditions, investor sentiment, and why historical patterns may not apply the way we think they do. He also get into specific tokens he believes have real value, focusing on fundamentals, and business models that …

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Is the Strong Economic Data a Mirage Right Now? w/ Stefan Rust 46:10

1M ago46:10

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Stefan Rust, CEO of Truflation, to discuss the gap between government-issued inflation data and blockchain-based alternatives. While the Fed reports a 2.4% inflation rate, Truflation’s real-time index shows 1.45%. What’s causing the difference, and which data should investors trust? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your B…

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The Crypto Market Has Changed! Don’t Trade This Cycle Like 2021 w/ Milk Road PRO 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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In today’s episode, Martin and Jay get into how this cycle is not the rinse-and-repeat playbook you’re used to. With institutional money creeping in, altcoins behaving like sugar-rushed toddlers, and Bitcoin turning into a macro darling, the landscape has fundamentally shifted. If you’re still trading like it’s the last bull run, you might just get…

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Is Base Stealing Ethereum’s Future? w/ Michael Nadeau 43:46

2M ago43:46

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In this episode, investor and researcher Michael Nadeau returns to unpack his latest deep-dive into Ethereum’s value flow, or lack thereof. With L2s like Base growing like weeds and Ethereum struggling to capture the upside, are we watching a slow bleed of ETH’s long-term value? ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and witho…

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Why Bitcoin Is the Only Asset That Will Survive the AI Era w/ Jordi Visser 43:58

2M ago43:58

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Is the U.S. dollar on life support? In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we bring on macro legend Jordy Visser, a 30-year Wall Street veteran, to explain why he thinks the global financial system is undergoing a seismic shift… and why Bitcoin might be the only safe asset left. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and witho…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Stephanie Wössner, a freelance consultant, speaker , and author! 35:41

2M ago35:41

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About Stephanie Stephanie Wössner is a freelance consultant and speaker specializing in future-oriented learning, with a focus on extended reality, game-based learning, AI, design, futures thinking, the metaverse, and learning environments. Until 2019, she worked full-time as a foreign language teacher and is currently head of the Future of Learnin…

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Michael Howell's Liquidity Framework: Why Bitcoin Is Winning & Will Keep Winning 42:05

2M ago42:05

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The real reason Bitcoin is winning? It’s not the halving, ETFs, or hype, it’s liquidity. And today, Michael Howell (CEO of CrossBorder Capital) returns to The Milk Road Show to explain how global liquidity cycles are fueling Bitcoin’s rise—and why this is just the beginning. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without s…

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Real Vision Chief Crypto Analyst Says Altseason Just Started & Bitcoin $180k w/ Jamie Coutts 47:06

2M ago47:06

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Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision, joins the show to drop a mega-bullish thesis: a perfect storm of macro signals is pointing to a full-blown altcoin season—and yes, Bitcoin might just hit $180,000 by the end of the cycle. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: https://out.milkroad.co…

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Crypto’s $22 Trillion Opportunity: Tokenizing Alternative Assets w/ Michael Steinberg 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Institutions are here—and they’re just getting started. In today’s episode we’re joined by Michael Steinberg (founder of Reciprocal Ventures and early Solana backer) to break down the future of crypto beyond Bitcoin. We dig into why tokenization could be the $22 trillion unlock that transforms finance, how real-world assets are quietly moving on-ch…

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Crypto’s Next Chapter: Bitcoin Decouples, Ethereum Ditching EVM, and Bittensor Takes Off w/ Milk Road PRO 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

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In today’s episode, we get into the Bitcoin vs. Stocks vs. Gold debate, the future of Ethereum as Vitalik drops a major proposal, and why Bitttensor might just be the hidden AI crypto gem everyone is sleeping on. ~~~~~ 🌚 Trade crypto fee-free with MoonPay Balance—fast, simple, and always on your terms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/MoonPay…

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Are Crypto Markets Ready to Run or Setting a Trap? What Investors Need to Know 37:15

2M ago37:15

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In today's episode, we’re joined by Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue at FalconX. We break down what’s driving this sudden wave of optimism and whether it’s time to get bullish or stay cautious. Austin gives us the scoop on what regulation could land this summer, and why big institutions are finally taking Bitcoin seriously. ~~~~~ 🌚 Trade crypto …