

Bitcoin To Crash To $88K? Charts Signal Massive Sell-Off! | Macro Monday
14 snips May 19, 2025
Join crypto experts Dave Weisberger, Mike McGlone, and James Lavish as they navigate the chaos of macroeconomic shifts. They discuss Bitcoin's drastic price swings and the potential for a sell-off. The downgrade of U.S. credit ratings raises concerns about national debt, while the UK surpasses China in being the second-largest creditor to America. The trio also debates the future of Bitcoin amidst rising bond yields and how gold remains a crucial player in the financial ecosystem, questioning traditional investment paradigms.
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Moody's U.S. Debt Downgrade Impact
- The U.S. debt downgrade by Moody's reflects deep political and fiscal concerns, not immediate default risks.
- Investors price in risks related to government spending, tariffs, and debt ceiling uncertainties, affecting bonds and market sentiment.
U.S. Bond Risk Rising Fast
- U.S. debt is no longer considered 'triple A' and investors increasingly demand higher yields to compensate for risk.
- Rising bond yields reflect concerns over unrestrained fiscal spending and possible technical defaults affecting market stability.
Bitcoin and Gold Lead Risk-Off
- Bitcoin and gold are outperforming many assets as market sentiment shifts to risk-off amid economic uncertainty.
- A looming correction in U.S. stocks may trigger a significant downturn led by crypto assets reflecting broader macro weaknesses.