Are Financial Conditions Finally Turning for Crypto? | Trading The Markets Aug. 06, 2026

Bijan Maleki and Kris Bullock join Real Vision members to break down the crypto charts, market conditions, and trades that matter right now. They examine current financial conditions, which are approaching their most favorable levels in two months. Why that change matters for bitcoin, crypto, and other risk assets before examining the extremely tight volatility squeeze forming around bitcoin near the $64,000 level. Let Monarch do your financial 'spring cleaning' for you! Use code REALVISION at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. 👉 Have a question for Kris? Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FTQsrUhD9Z. Today’s sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500’s user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you’ve been looking for. Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. Timestamps: 00:00 - Bitcoin Setup: Is a Major Breakout Coming? 01:12 - Financial Conditions Turn Bullish for Crypto 05:00 - Bitcoin Volatility Squeeze: What Happens Next? 10:03 - Nasdaq, AI Stocks & the Macro Outlook 14:34 - Hyperliquid, Tron & Crypto’s Strongest Charts 19:06 - Ondo, Morpho & the DeFi Leaders to Watch 21:28 - Uniswap Breakout: Is UNI Ready to Run? 24:58 - Zcash, Privacy Coins & the Next Opportunity 27:55 - AI Infrastructure Stocks: Is AAOI a Buy? 33:25 - Gold vs Bitcoin: Where Is Smart Money Going? 41:32 - Top Crypto Picks: Hyperliquid, Uniswap & Ondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices