In this episode, Joe McCann joins the show to discuss why he’s tactically bearish, the US dollar’s implications for risk assets, and his crypto shopping list. We also delve into bottom signals, the outlook for 2025, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:54 Macro & Crypto Overview

10:01 Implications Of Hawkish Fed

13:37 Inauguration & The US Dollar

18:43 Ads

20:41 Crypto Market Outlook

24:39 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

27:36 Crypto Shopping List

33:02 Bottom Signals

36:53 2025 Outlook

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