The Milk Road Show Bitcoin Is King, Altcoins Rotate: How Smart Money Plays the Market w/ Akshat Vaidya
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Jun 26, 2025 In this discussion with Akshat Vaidya, co-founder of Maelstrom and seasoned crypto investor, listeners dive into the mechanics of Bitcoin's supremacy in investment portfolios. Akshat reveals how altcoin cycles often trap retail investors, stressing that smart money sees hype as mere exit liquidity. He shares personal insights on navigating the crypto landscape, the advantages of leveraging Bitcoin without selling, and the shifting cultural views on psychedelics as tools for increased self-awareness—all shaping a new financial consciousness.
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Akshat's Crypto Journey Since 2013
- Akshat's crypto journey started in 2013 during early Bitcoin crashes and altcoin cycles.
- He has witnessed and profited through many market cycles and evolving crypto sectors.
Crypto Adoption Insights
- Stablecoins are approaching mass adoption especially outside developed countries.
- Bitcoin is solidifying as a store of value competitor to gold, but smart contract adoption is still early.
Deepin's Long-Term Potential
- Deepin projects have a greater potential than DeFi because they align with real-world economic activity.
- Deepin could underpin every supply chain and energy grid eventually, though it's still early and broken.