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ROLLUP: Market Top? | $3B ETH ETFs | Saylor Minting Shares | Fed Turns Bullish

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Aug 21, 2025
Are we at the cycle top for Bitcoin, or is an alt season on the horizon? The market signals are mixed, and with over $3B flowing into ETH ETFs, there's plenty to discuss. Michael Saylor is minting new MicroStrategy shares, while the Fed hints at a more positive crypto outlook. New York's looming crypto tax contrasts with Wyoming's innovative stablecoin debut. Meanwhile, institutional interest remains cautious amid discussions of market volatility and regulatory challenges.
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Questioning The Cycle Top

  • The hosts question whether Bitcoin's $124k peak could be the cycle top and if altseason may never arrive.
  • They argue market skepticism is healthy and prevents investor entitlement.
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AI Narrative Drives Recent Pullback

  • AI bubble concerns and macro worries explain recent market skittishness rather than a structural collapse.
  • Sam Altman saying AI is bubbly amplified selling pressure across tech and crypto.
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Stagflation Fears Shape Fed Outlook

  • Sticky inflation plus weakening jobs creates stagflation fears and complicates Fed decisions.
  • Markets now price a higher chance of a September rate cut but uncertainty remains high.
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