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This episode of Crypto Town Hall is a lively, wide-ranging discussion about the current state and outlook of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. The hosts and guests examine the sharp Bitcoin correction and debate whether the market is experiencing a normal bull cycle setback or the onset of a prolonged bear phase. They also dig into macroeconomic influences, regulatory updates from Washington, and the evolving relationship between crypto and traditional finance. The conversation is a blend of market analysis, personal strategies, and policy insights, aiming to provide listeners with both practical and big-picture perspectives.

20 Nov 1h 16min

The crypto market has now erased more than $1 trillion in value as Bitcoin plunges into bear-market territory, ETFs see record outflows, and global risk sentiment continues to deteriorate. Bitcoin’s drop into the high-$80Ks has sparked fears of a deeper unwind, while whales quietly accumulate and regulators shift their stance on digital assets. At the same time, Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings are clashing with growing AI-bubble warnings, Japan’s bond shock is threatening a massive yen carry-trade unwind, and macro volatility is rising everywhere from equities to FX. In today’s video, we break down whether this relief bounce is real—or just a classic dead-cat setup as the market faces its most dangerous moment in years.

20 Nov 36min

This Crypto Town Hall session dives deep into the state of the crypto market, regulatory developments, and technological innovation on the Bitcoin blockchain. The hosts and guests discuss current market conditions, the persistent impact of single points of failure like Cloudflare, and a comprehensive review of crypto regulation, with clarity on token taxonomy and the evolving legal landscape. The conversation also features an in-depth segment with guest Iago on Bitcoin OS, a new project bringing programmability and scalability to Bitcoin without changing the main chain. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate on the Bitcoin four-year cycle and its potential breakdown, market sentiment, and the growing role of institutions in the crypto space.

19 Nov 1h 16min

Bitcoin is bouncing after a brutal week of liquidations, ETF outflows, and panic across global markets but the macro picture is anything but stable. Stock futures are slipping, AI-bubble fears are spreading, Japan’s bond market shock is triggering a massive yen carry-trade unwind, and risk assets worldwide remain under heavy pressure. Bitcoin dropping into bear-market territory and ETFs seeing record $3B outflows has traders questioning whether this rebound is a true reversal or just a dead-cat bounce before more downside. In today’s show, we break down the latest data, the contagion risks, and whether Bitcoin can hold the line as global markets flash warning signs.

19 Nov 43min

Bitcoin is crashing back into bear-market territory, erasing all of 2025’s gains as more than $1.1B in liquidations, massive outflows from digital-asset funds, and deepening global fear grip the markets. Stocks are sliding worldwide, AI-bubble warnings are growing louder, Barclays says risk sentiment is overheating, and Japan’s tightening bond market is adding fresh macro pressure.

18 Nov 1h 4min

This Crypto Town Hall livestream dives into current Bitcoin market dynamics, debating whether Bitcoin is in a bear market, a sideways trend, or still part of a longer bull cycle. The panel, which includes traders, analysts, and industry participants, discusses technical indicators, macroeconomic liquidity, institutional adoption, tokenomics, and the psychology of market cycles. The primary goal is to cut through the noise and help listeners understand the multi-layered factors influencing Bitcoin and the wider digital asset market right now.

17 Nov 1h 7min

Markets are spiraling as Bitcoin crashes back into bear-market territory, erasing all of its 2025 gains and triggering more than $1.1B in liquidations while digital-asset products bleed another $2B in outflows. Analysts warn the extreme volatility and cascading liquidations resemble the conditions leading into past market breakdowns, raising the question: Is a modern “Black Monday” brewing for crypto and possibly equities? With weakening support flows, rising macro tension, and a spike in fear across derivatives markets, today we break down whether this is just another correction or the beginning of something much bigger.

17 Nov 1h 6min

In this in-depth interview, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan breaks down why Bitcoin’s price has stalled near $100,000, the hidden sell wall created by early holders, and why he believes the real bull market is just getting started. We explore the ETF explosion reshaping crypto investing, how Solana’s staking ETF shocked Wall Street, and why The Clarity Act could ignite the next leg of the rally. Matt also reveals how tokenization, stablecoins, and self-regulation are driving institutional adoption and why Coinbase’s new ICO model might mark the true return of alt season.

16 Nov 54min