Tapping Into Crypto

What 450% Funding Tells Us About Fear and Why Traditional Markets Can't Keep Up

Tapping Into Crypto

Show Notes

Is the traditional 9-to-5 market too slow for a world that never sleeps?

This week we strip away the hype to focus on pure market mechanics and the cold, hard fundamentals.

We look at the data proving why Bitcoin is outperforming gold and equities when global chaos hits and why if you’re still waiting for the Monday opening bell to react to news, you’re already behind.

We explore why 24/7 liquidity makes crypto the most accurate pulse of global sentiment.

Plus, we break down the "Runway Down" with 20 million Bitcoin already mined, we discuss why the final 5% will be the most valuable supply in history.

You’ll hear:

Why Bitcoin typically fares better than gold and stocks following major market events

How crypto traders saw the $111 oil spike coming before the US markets opened

What a 450% funding rate tells us about fear in the market

The reality of the 21 million supply: why 95% of all Bitcoin is already gone

Why traditional markets can’t keep up with on-chain platforms and AI

… and much more!

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