Tapping Into Crypto

The 3,000% Altcoin Pump: Is This the Start of a Bear Market Rally?

Tapping Into Crypto

Show Notes

The sea of red has finally flashed green, but is this just a "dead cat bounce" or the start of something bigger?

In this episode, Pav is joined by special guest and fraud expert Calum to break down the sudden 5% Bitcoin jump and why the fear & greed index is finally climbing out of the "valley of fear".

We’re looking at the massive 3,000% move from Rave DAO, the slowing sell pressure on US Spot ETFs, and why Ethereum is finally starting to show strength against Bitcoin. Plus, we dive into the "Clarity Act" conspiracy theories and share exactly what we’re doing with our own portfolios right now. Hint: someone’s becoming a Bitcoin Maxie.

You’ll hear:

- We explore whether the recent 5% Bitcoin jump is a "dead cat bounce"

- Why ETH is finally starting to outperform the Bitcoin benchmark and what that means for the rest of your watchlist.

- Altcoin Anomalies: The staggering 3,148% move from Rave DAO and institutional interest suddenly returning to ZCash

- Breaking down the slowing sell pressure in US Spot ETFs

- Is the Clarity Act delay causing the market to lose faith in a 2026 regulatory timeline?

… and much more!

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