Bryce Paul, acclaimed author of 'Crypto Revolution'—with over 100,000 copies sold and a foreword by ABC Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington—teams up with Brendan Vieh...
Ep. 634 How Money Managers are Viewing Crypto in 2025 with Bitwise's Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen
In this episode of Crypto 101 we take a look into one of our Hedge Fund Summit Interviews from mid December where Brendan Veihman interviews Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss the transformative trends in crypto investing. Ryan highlights the unprecedented growth of Bitcoin ETFs, including their impact on adoption and market dynamics, and explores the exciting potential for altcoin ETFs. The conversation delves into crypto as a portfolio diversifier, emphasizing its low correlation and high growth potential. Ryan also explains how regulatory shifts and a shrinking Bitcoin supply are setting the stage for explosive future demand. The episode concludes with insights into Bitwise's innovative products and strategies for bringing crypto to traditional finance.00:00 Introduction to Ryan Rasmussen and Bitwise Asset Management.02:10 Impact of Bitcoin ETFs on market adoption and investor behavior.05:25 Potential for altcoin ETFs and their role in diversifying portfolios.08:00 Discussion on crypto as a portfolio diversifier with low correlation.11:35 Regulatory shifts driving demand for crypto investment products.14:20 Insights into the shrinking Bitcoin supply and its market implications.18:05 How Bitwise is bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance.21:30 Exploration of Bitwise’s innovative investment products.24:50 Ryan’s predictions for the future of crypto investing.28:15 Closing thoughts on crypto’s long-term growth and adoption potential.Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out Moorings: https://moorings.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://bitwiseinvestments.com/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto 101's 2024 Year in Review & 2025 PRICE PREDICTIONS...Bitcoin $500,000?!
In this special year-end episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul and Tevo reflect on a transformative year for crypto and share bold predictions for 2025. They discuss Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, driven by record ETF inflows, shrinking exchange reserves, and institutional adoption. The conversation highlights meme coin mania, strategic Bitcoin reserve proposals, and the increasing role of governments and corporations in shaping the market. Wrapping up with price predictions that envision Bitcoin soaring to $500k, the hosts emphasize staying confident as the crypto market enters what could be its most exciting phase yet.00:00 Overview of Bitcoin’s meteoric rise and its impact on the market.02:45 Record-breaking ETF inflows and their influence on Bitcoin’s price action.06:10 Meme coin mania and its surprising market dominance.09:30 Discussion on Bitcoin reserve proposals by governments and institutions.12:50 Shrinking exchange reserves and what it means for market liquidity.16:05 Predictions for Ethereum and its role in the next bull run.20:22 Debate over the $500k Bitcoin price target for 2025.24:40 The role of institutional adoption in driving the supercycle.28:15 Impact of upcoming U.S. elections on crypto regulation and adoption.32:10 Closing thoughts on the future of crypto and how to prepare for 2025.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 633 AVAX State of the Union and the Avalanche 9000 Upgrade
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Michael Kaplan from Avalanche to discuss the recent launch of Avalanche 9000, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the blockchain's capabilities. Michael shares his journey in the blockchain space, the importance of customizability and scalability in blockchain technology, and the diverse applications of Avalanche. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of launching Layer 1 chains, the incentives for developers through the Retro 9000 program, and predictions for the future of the blockchain industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Avalanche 900002:58 Michael Kaplan's Journey in Blockchain05:54 The Future of Blockchain Technology09:07 Avalanche 9000 Upgrade Overview12:02 Diverse Applications of Avalanche14:46 Customizability and Scalability of L1 Chains18:08 Economic Implications of Launching L1s21:07 Understanding the Name 'Avalanche 9000'24:05 Incentives for Developers with Retro 900027:07 Industry Insights and Predictions30:08 Looking Ahead: The Future of AvalancheCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkshttps://www.avax.network/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Bonus Episode: Meme Coin Mania...What to Expect for 2025
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Tevo, Joe, and Brian discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the resilience of the NFT sector, the success of Pudgy Penguins, and the rise of AI meme coins like Fart Coin. They explore the impact of token stimulus packages from platforms like Magic Eden and the evolving relationship between NFTs and meme tokens. The conversation highlights the importance of community and innovation in the crypto space as they look ahead to 2024 and beyond. In this conversation, the hosts explore the evolving landscape of NFTs and meme coins, discussing their intersection and the surprising trends observed in 2024. They highlight the community engagement around meme coins, the top winners in the crypto space, and their predictions for 2025, emphasizing the potential of AI agents and the future of meme coins like Pepe.Join Brian and Joe’s Community for $1: www.SmartNFTInvesting.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Landscape01:28 NFT Market Resilience and Growth05:03 Pudgy Penguins: A Case Study in Success08:05 Magic Eden and Token Stimulus Packages11:36 The Rise of AI Meme Coins16:04 Fart Coin: The Unexpected Success23:09 NFTs and Meme Tokens: A New Frontier24:42 The Intersection of NFTs and Meme Coins30:23 Surprising Trends in 202434:06 Top Winners and Community Engagement38:20 Looking Ahead to 202545:51 The Future of Meme Coins and Community DynamicsCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin $500,000?! The Predictions are in As The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Gains Momentum
FYI: This was recorded before The Fed Rate Cut MeetingIn this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest monumental developments in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs, the implications of government relations with the crypto industry, and the potential for a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill. They analyze market trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, and explore the rise of Bitcoin ETFs compared to gold. They highlight the significant role of MicroStrategy and its CEO Michael Saylor in shaping perceptions of Bitcoin, as well as the recent developments in NFTs and the cultural integration of crypto into mainstream society. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of crypto and the potential for continued growth into 2025.Chapters00:00 Introduction to a Monumental Day in Crypto02:06 Bitcoin's New All-Time Highs and Market Analysis05:45 Ethereum and Altcoins: Resistance and Opportunities10:04 The Shift in Government and Crypto Relations14:05 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill: A Game Changer?18:03 The Rise of Bitcoin ETFs and Market Dynamics19:57 Changes in SEC Leadership and Future Implications22:37 The Political Landscape of Crypto23:49 Momentum in the Crypto Market24:38 Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Price Predictions28:53 MicroStrategy's Impact on Bitcoin30:56 Michael Saylor's Polarizing Influence34:05 NFTs and the Rise of Token Launches37:00 Satoshi's Wealth and Market Perception39:17 Cultural Integration of Crypto42:37 Looking Ahead: The Future of CryptoCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2024. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bryce Paul, acclaimed author of 'Crypto Revolution'—with over 100,000 copies sold and a foreword by ABC Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington—teams up with Brendan Viehman on this podcast. Viehman, a crypto seer since 2012, has accurately pinpointed major market shifts, secured major returns on Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink, and is recognized as a top 15 crypto YouTuber by Coin Bureau. Together, they cater to a community of hundreds of thousands of retail investors, aiming to bring the world's leading crypto experts to their listeners. The podcast's mission: to equip these retail investors with the insights they need for massive crypto success!
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