The Wolf Of All Streets Bitcoin Tumbles After Smashing All-Time Highs! What's Next?
Aug 14, 2025
Sidney Powell from Maple Finance joins to discuss the recent Bitcoin surge past $124K and its subsequent decline. He highlights the driving forces behind this volatility, including Fed cut bets and institutional buying. The conversation also covers the booming crypto IPO sector, emerging stablecoin yields, and Bitcoin treasury management strategies. Powell examines the motivations of 'whales' cashing out and speculates on whether current momentum can be maintained as more players enter the market.
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All-Time Highs Can Be Fleeting
- Bitcoin briefly hit ~$124k but quickly retraced to ~$118k after macro data headlines.
- Scott attributes the short top to PPI surprises and shifting Fed cut expectations.
IPO Mania Fuels Crypto Rally
- Crypto IPO wave and high-profile listings drove part of the recent rally.
- Institutional and retail demand for crypto IPOs magnified market momentum.
Don't Assume Treasury Firms Are Safe
- Avoid assuming treasury-style crypto firms are risk-free just because they hold assets.
- Expect some companies to fail and focus on balance-sheet strength before investing.