In over 180 episodes, this is by far the most unusual. In today’s episode, we break down the wreckage from the weekend as a new week kicks off with the worst Monday for financial markets since the global stock crash of 1987, known as Black Monday. As a result, crypto has plunged, wiping out over $500 billion from its market cap in just the past 24 hours. Hundreds of millions of dollars in leveraged longs have also been liquidated, and Bitcoin briefly dipped as low as $49,000. And yet, while the markets are scrambling both in and out of crypto, the Bitcoin whales are doing whale things.Further reading:Bitcoin eyes $58K CME gap next as 8% BTC price rout sees longs ‘rekt’Bitcoin dominance hits 58% amid altcoin, stock market bloodbathBitcoin dips below $50K: Crypto market crashes 17%Was Warren Buffett right? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekCrypto hackers buy Ethereum dip using stolen fundsBitcoin price loses $60K, but a maturing Wyckoff signal gives hopeRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s been a difficult 24 hours for Bitcoin, with long positions wiped out left and right, getting August off to a rough but familiar start. Nevertheless, BTC miner Bitfarms is raking in 34% more Bitcoin since it began upgrading its fleet of mining rigs. Elsewhere, Crypto.com overtakes Coinbase in trading volume, Bybit halts operations in France, and one trader made $800,000 on a new Solana-based memecoin — but is there more to the story?Further reading:Bitcoin long liquidations hit $300M as BTC price falls to $62KBitfarms monthly Bitcoin earnings up 34% amid increased hashrateCrypto.com surpasses Coinbase in trading volume as institutional demand growsBybit exchange halts operations in FranceTrader makes $800K one hour after buying Solana memecoin for $8.5KSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin’s price may have had a wobble, but the crypto news of the past 24 hours is wall-to-wall bullish as Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced an official Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill in the US Senate, Tether reports record-breaking profits in the first half of 2024, and the Bitwise chief investment officer lays out why we all need to be more bullish about crypto. Elsewhere, there are three reasons why altseason is approaching, according to analysts and traders. You won’t want to miss this one.Further reading:Bitcoin slips below $65K as Fed holds rates, hints at September cutSen. Lummis introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill in SenateTether reports record-breaking $5.2B profit in first half of 2024Bitwise exec says, ‘We’re not bullish enough,’ amid political sway to crypto’Whales are preparing for the next altcoin rally’ — CryptoQuant founderSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin dipped as low as $65,000 in the past 24 hours, but traders and analysts are entirely unphased, as the mass Mt. Gox sell-off isn’t happening in any way, shape or form, with some believing BTC is primed for a breakout in the coming months. Elsewhere, the spot Ether ETFs flip to positive inflows for the first time since launching, the founder of BitCloud is charged with fraud by the SEC, and women in crypto earn 15% more on average than their male colleagues.Further reading:Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodlBitcoiners tip ‘September breakout’ but cast doubt on near-term $100KSpot Ethereum ETFs flip positive after $34M inflow on July 30SEC Charges BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with fraudSEC likely still believes SOL is a security, say crypto execsWomen in crypto earn 15% more than men: Pantera Capital surveyRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s a packed episode today! Bitcoin rejected $70,000 again, and the US government spooked the market by moving $2 billion worth of its seized BTC just two days after former President Donald Trump promised that, if elected, none would be sold. Elsewhere, the US SEC has backed down on claims that many major tokens like SOL, ADA and MATIC are securities in its case against Binance, the gaming blockchain Ronin hits two million daily active users, and Tron has surpassed Ethereum in daily revenue. Tune in for all of this and much more in today’s Rise’n’Crypto.Further reading:Record $39.4B Bitcoin open interest suggests imminent price breakoutBTC price dips 4.5% as US gov’t Bitcoin move raises new sell-off fears‘Tone deaf’ — US moves $2B Silk Road BTC after Trump’s stockpile pledgeSEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC, other tokens are securities in Binance suit4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police sayGaming blockchain Ronin records 2M daily active users: Token TerminalTron surpasses Ethereum: $1.42M revenue in 24 hoursRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

What better way to start the week than with Bitcoin chasing down all-time highs? BTC has been on the ascent since last Wednesday, but it had a particularly strong weekend, propelled in part by the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Former US President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Michael Saylor, Edward Snowden and other big names discussed the future of Bitcoin, and it’s hard not to absorb the positivity. Today’s episode covers all of the biggest talking points from the conference to ensure you’re in the know!Further reading:Bitcoin pushes toward $70K — just 6% needed for new all-time high‘Feels surreal’ — Bitcoin sticks to $68K as market ignores 200K BTC US election pledgeTrump to end war on crypto if elected, says US will be ‘crypto capital of the planet’Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelectedHK police arrest 4, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraudSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s been a busy 24 hours in crypto, and it’s time for a daily debrief. Bitcoin — and most of the market — has rallied, but analysts are cautious but somewhat optimistic about what may come next. US-based spot Ether ETFs have another difficult day courtesy of meaty outflows from Grayscale’s converted ETF, which has now seen over $1.1 billion in exit it. The Bitcoin 2024 conference has gotten underway in Nashville, Tennessee, with politics taking center stage. Global asset management giant BlackRock is present at the conference, but not everyone is thrilled about it, and Elon Musk has removed the Bitcoin emoji from X, but it’s not the conspiracy you think it is!Further reading:Bitcoin traders warn BTC price can still dip to $62K or ‘even lower’Direct client demand driving growth in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF so farBlackRock foresees 'very little interest' in crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum — Bitcoin 2024ETH ETFs launched in ‘weak market’ and could pressure Bitcoin — AnalystEthereum Foundation wallet moves 92K ETH after 7 yearsElon Musk’s X removes crypto emojis, leaving community puzzledSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It has been a rough 24 hours across the board in crypto, with Bitcoin dropping several percent and Ethereum taking an enormous, near-10% haircut. But why? Bitcoin has been on a sustained recovery rally for weeks, and with the launch of spot Ether ETFs in the United States, the news has been positive of late — so what’s going on? Today’s episode breaks down what the trusted analysts show, including an incredibly bullish narrative around Bitcoin. In other news, we’ll look at the performance of spot Ether ETFs yesterday and why the crypto-centric betting platform Polymarket has gone parabolic.Further reading:Bitstamp will begin Mt. Gox creditor repayments on July 25Bitcoin dip under $65K is not ‘likely’ due to Mt. Gox sell-offBitcoin whales go on ‘unprecedented’ $23B July buying spree — New dataSpot Ethereum ETFs post $113M of outflows on second day of launchEthereum ETF sell-off signals more trouble — 10x ResearchPolymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid US election betting frenzySo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

With Bitcoin sitting comfortably around the $66,000 level, there’s more space to focus on Ethereum. Yesterday was the first trading day for the nine US-based spot Ether ETFs, and the results have surprised many. Net inflows might appear modest, particularly when compared with spot Bitcoin ETF flows on their first trading day, but it’s far more impressive than it looks. Elsewhere, Mark Cuban gives insight into Kamala Harris’s stance on crypto, Senator Cynthia Lummis fights the Biden administration’s proposed mining tax, and the dYdX v3 website is hit with a DNS attack.Further reading:Bitcoin to spend ‘considerable time’ at $66K, HODLing could change thatSpot Ethereum ETFs post $107M net inflows on first dayKamala Harris could be ‘far more open’ to crypto business, Mark Cuban saysSenator Cynthia Lummis releases report attacking Biden’s mining taxdYdX v3 compromised in an apparent DNS attackdYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cacheRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Today’s focus is on the launch of the spot Ether ETFs in the US, but Bitcoin cannot be ignored. Yesterday, US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their best day of inflows since March, when the asset set new all-time highs. Debate is also raging around the levels of investment the new spot Ether ETFs will attract in the coming months. Will they mimic the success of the Bitcoin ETFs, or will it be “underwhelming,” as some predict? In other news, the WazirX exchange hack threatens to affect India’s crypto industry, and Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF launches in Hong Kong.Further reading:BlackRock Bitcoin ETF records biggest inflow day since March at $523MBitcoin trader warns of local BTC price top after $530M ETF inflowsEthereum price will be ‘sensitive’ to ETF inflows in the coming days — Kaiko$235M WazirX exchange hack has implications for India’s crypto industryHong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETFReferences:India, Nigeria, Thailand top Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption IndexSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.