Crypto Update | BTC Sell-Off 'Clears the Air for Bitcoin to Go Higher,' Says Juan Leon

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Juan Leon, crypto research analyst at Bitwise.

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Bitcoin briefly grasped a new all-time high in yesterday's trading, before a broad market sell-off saw prices drop to as low as $60,800. On "Markets Daily" with host Helene Braun, Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Juan Leon argues the retreat was a healthy pullback that will allow for a more stable price rise ahead of the Bitcoin halving. Plus: Leon's surprising ether price prediction.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.