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Aug 28, 2025 • 50min
Macro's Biggest Force: How Changing Liquidity Cycles Drive Bitcoin & The Market w/ Scott Melker
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Melker to unpack the most important force in global markets right now: liquidity cycles. From the Fed’s next move to Trump’s quiet takeover of U.S. monetary policy, this conversation dives deep into the macro dynamics shaping Bitcoin, equities, and the future of crypto regulation.~~~~~🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Scott Melker X: https://x.com/scottmelkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMelker📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Aug 26, 2025 • 44min
Why Wall Street is About to Rush Into Crypto w/ Christopher Kuiper
In this episode of Milk Road Macro, Fidelity Digital Asset's VP of Research, Chris Kuiper, reveals why the real institutional crypto wave hasn’t even started yet, and what’s building behind the scenes. From broken bond markets to exploding ETF demand, Kuiper lays out why Bitcoin may no longer be a “risk-on asset”… and why every portfolio manager is about to have their “oh sh*t” moment.~~~~~🚨 We rebuilt Milk Road from the ground up, now get 25% off PRO All Access:http://bit.ly/4oNNWBL🧠 Hedge funds pay thousands. You don’t have to, Macro PRO is 25% off this week: http://bit.ly/3HLoCvo🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Christopher Kuiper: https://x.com/ChrisJKuiper📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Aug 21, 2025 • 50min
Macro Breakdown: Inflation, Jobs, Rate Cuts & Fed Meeting w/ Kyle Reidhead
Kyle Reidhead, an entrepreneur in digital assets and co-owner of The Milk Road, joins the discussion on the fiery macro landscape. He tackles pressing issues like rising inflation and creeping unemployment. The conversation covers potential economic scenarios, from soft landings to the influence of AI on jobs. Reidhead also sheds light on stablecoins, the Federal Reserve's outlook, and investment strategies in a volatile market. With insights on capital allocation and the K-shaped economy, it's an essential listen for anyone navigating today's economy.

Aug 19, 2025 • 42min
K-Shaped Economic Crisis: Why the Economy’s Split Between Boom and Doom w/ Craig Shapiro
In this episode, we bring on veteran macro strategist Craig Shapiro to unpack the K-shaped economy, where the rich get richer, and everyone else gets wrecked. From the Fed’s quiet surrender to inflation to the political theater behind rate cuts, this conversation digs into the truths behind today’s distorted markets.~~~~~🔔 Subscribe to Milk Road Macro Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis:https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=aug_19_25💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Craig ShapiroX: https://x.com/ces921Substack: https://substack.com/@thealetheanarrative📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

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Aug 14, 2025 • 49min
Bitcoin’s Golden Bull Run: Treasury Companies, Institutions & Macro Analysis w/ Charles Edwards
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments and a prominent macro strategist, shares insights into Bitcoin's rising market. He discusses the transformative influence of MicroStrategy's investments and the growing trend of digital asset treasury companies acquiring Bitcoin. The conversation highlights the significant role institutional buying plays in driving Bitcoin's price and examines market dynamics using innovative analytical models. Edwards also explores the advantages of crypto liquidity and the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Aug 12, 2025 • 43min
Stablecoins Are Eating the World, Fed Shift Ahead, AI Prints Billions w/ Ram Ahluwalia
Ram Ahluwalia, Founder and CEO of Lumina Wealth, dives into the transformative world of stablecoins, revealing how they disrupt traditional payment systems and challenge banks. He discusses the upcoming Federal Reserve nomination and its potential market impacts, alongside the role of AI in the economy, highlighting its influence on jobs and inequality. He shares insights on navigating investment opportunities within this evolving landscape, while maintaining an optimistic view on economic growth driven by innovation.

Aug 7, 2025 • 45min
Milk Road's Macro Framework: How The Big Picture Empowers Investors w/ John Gillen
In today’s episode, we flip the script and interview our own host, John Gillen, a former BlackRock investor turned crypto macro expert, to reveal the exact framework he uses to navigate markets, inflation, and crypto cycles. We break down why debt is the new money, how to spot where we are in the economic cycle, and where the smart money is moving. ~~~~~💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform:https://out.milkroad.com/Nexo2025Q3Podcast🏦 Unlock 9% APY on your cash, lend like a bank with Figure Markets: https://out.milkroad.com/FigureMarkets2025PodcastDisclaimer: https://milkroad.com/figure-markets-disclaimer/~~~~~🔔 Subscribe to Milk Road Macro Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis:https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=aug_07_25💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~🕶️ Hold your value. Hide your moves. Claim your $NIGHT airdrop now at midnight.gd.https://out.milkroad.com/Midnight2025Podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙John Gillen: https://x.com/BitcoinJesus17📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Aug 5, 2025 • 51min
Surviving the Liquidity Crisis: Everything You Need to Navigate This Cycle w/ Michael Howell
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Howell, the godfather of global liquidity, to decode the real risks lurking behind today’s markets. Forget the noise about rate cuts or inflation targets; the real story is about monetary inflation, fiscal dominance, and a looming $40 trillion debt rollover that could flip the financial system upside down.~~~~~💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform:https://out.milkroad.com/Nexo2025Q3Podcast🏦 Unlock 9% APY on your cash, lend like a bank with Figure Markets: https://out.milkroad.com/FigureMarkets2025PodcastDisclaimer: https://milkroad.com/figure-markets-disclaimer/~~~~~🔔 Subscribe to Milk Road Macro Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis:https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=aug_05_25💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~🕶️ Hold your value. Hide your moves. Claim your $NIGHT airdrop now at midnight.gd.https://out.milkroad.com/Midnight2025Podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙CrossBorder CapitalX: https://x.com/crossbordercapSubstack: https://capitalwars.substack.com/Website: https://www.crossbordercapital.com/📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Jul 31, 2025 • 44min
Rate Cut Chaos: Inside the Fed’s July Meeting Standoff w/Tony Greer
The Fed just did nothing — again. No rate cut. But markets went haywire anyway. What’s going on? Is Jerome Powell bluffing? Are gold bugs in denial? And why are traders like Tony Greer suddenly eyeing Bitcoin over precious metals?In today’s episode of Milk Road Macro, we break down everything from the July FOMC meeting to the unseen forces driving the dollar, equities, crypto, and commodities. Legendary trader Tony Greer (ex-Goldman Sachs, founder of TG Macro) joins us to explain why Trump’s pressure on rates, massive ETF inflows into Bitcoin, and gold’s fake-out rally could define the second half of 2025.This is the kind of deep macro breakdown you won’t get on CNBC. In this episode, you’ll learn:👉 Why the Fed’s “no-cut” stance might be more hawkish than it seems👉 How the U.S. dollar pulled off a surprise reversal — and what that means for your bags👉 Why gold may be headed for a steep correction (and what the Barron’s cover curse has to do with it)👉 Why Tony Greer believes Bitcoin is trading better than gold in 2025👉 What Trump’s rate-cut crusade has to do with housing affordability — and the 2024 election👉 How recent global trade deals are quietly fueling a bull run👉 The truth about retail investors: are they still “dumb money”? Or are they outsmarting the institutions?👉 The one chart Tony is watching to predict the market’s next move (hint: it's not the S&P)~~~~~📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive:https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat:https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast~~~~~🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Macro Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 Milk Road Macro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Tony Greer: https://x.com/TgMacroNewsletter: https://tgmacro.com/the-navigator/ 📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Jul 29, 2025 • 45min
The Fed Is Wrong About AI and the Economy w/ PDS
In this episode of Milk Road Macro, we dive into the Fed’s next big move — and why most of the Board of Governors are flying blind on the biggest tech shift in a generation. Former Soros family office macro chief PDS joins to unpack how Trump’s trade and immigration policies are clouding the Fed’s view, why AI could be a major deflationary force, and how ignoring it may lead to policy missteps. We break down what the FOMC is focused on (and what they’re missing), how AI is transforming the labor market in real time, and why the real risk might be not cutting rates fast enough.~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive:https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast 🏦Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat:https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast~~~~~🌍Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/~~~~~ ✊Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media: 👉Milk Road Macro Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro 👉Milk Road Macro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro~~~~~ 🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙PDS: https://x.com/TopadoDuran Disclaimer The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.