Mel Mattison is one of the leading macro strategists on the internet, known for his deep insights into global markets and digital assets. In this conversation, Mel explains why he believes bitcoin is quietly building a strong base for its next move higher. We cover the key macro forces shaping markets — from Fed policy and the Supreme Court’s tariff decision to the sustainability of the AI boom and rising geopolitical tensions.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
2:11 – How Mel views uncertainty in markets today
4:12 – Government shutdown & Supreme Court tariffs impact
7:49 – What could actually cause a bear market
10:14 – Why Mel is bullish on bitcoin’s base at $100K
13:56 – What would make Mel turn bearish on bitcoin
17:33 – Three negative market signals in stocks
22:04 – Has bitcoin’s 4-year cycle changed?
27:16 – White House Asset Management and US industrial policy
30:20 – Any concern around US–Venezuela tensions?

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