Steady Lads Meet The Lads: Taiki Maeda
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Mar 21, 2025 Join a lively discussion with Taiki Maeda, the humble farmer turned crypto expert. They unpack recent market reactions following the FOMC meeting and explore implications of the White House's Bitcoin reserve announcement. The conversation dives into Solana's political shift and the influences of key traders, along with playful insights into ethical dilemmas in finance. Taiki shares his personal crypto journey, emphasizing resilience and authenticity in a rapidly changing landscape. Plus, there’s a delightful culinary twist with the 'Pasta of the Week'!
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FOMC and Ethereum Indicator
- The FOMC meeting was generally bullish, reducing the pace of quantitative tightening (QT).
- Ethereum pumps often precede market downturns, creating a contrarian indicator.
Trump at DAS
- Donald Trump, the first sitting president to address a crypto conference, spoke at DAS.
- His brief address mentioned stablecoin legislation but lacked significant details.
Fed Policy and Trump's Influence
- The Fed's inflation expectations are rising, and they are not expected to cut rates soon.
- Trump's call for rate cuts clashes with Powell's stance, creating market uncertainty.