Best Ash Howells Podcasts (2025)

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Coinbase’s Plan To Disrupt Finance, Social & Payments w/ Base Founder Jesse Pollak 54:34

2d ago54:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base and a core leader at Coinbase, to break down why Coinbase is going way beyond just being an exchange. From launching the Base App to powering the future of social media, stablecoins, creator coins, and global payments, Coinbase might just be building the next financial and social s…

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Milk Road's Macro Framework: How The Big Picture Empowers Crypto Investors w/ John Gillen 44:53

4d ago44:53

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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.…

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Altseason Predictions, Crypto Cycle Breakdown & VirtualBacon’s Top 4 Tokens for the Next Big Run 36:00

5d ago36:00

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In today’s episode of The Milk Road Show, we’re joined by the one and only Virtual Bacon, angel investor, developer, and crypto educator, to unpack what’s really happening in this cycle. We dive into why altcoins are still stuck in the mud, the one signal he’s watching before going all-in, and which underrated tokens he’s quietly accumulating befor…

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Surviving the Liquidity Crisis: Everything You Need to Navigate This Cycle w/ Michael Howell 50:55

6d ago50:55

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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. …

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We’re Mid-Bull Market: Why the Dip Is Just Noise, Not Doom w/ Ash Pampati 41:52

7d ago41:52

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In today’s episode, Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation, joins us to break down why this pullback is not the end… but possibly the beginning of something huge. We dive into why we’re still mid-cycle, why the SEC’s “Project Crypto” might be a bigger deal than the ETF approvals, and why the real builders are just getting started. If yo…

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The Best Risk-Adjusted Yield in Crypto Right Now w/ Nic Santomauro, Figure Markets 37:17

10d ago37:17

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Can blockchain revolutionize a $1.6 trillion market—and no one’s talking about it? In this episode, Jay sits down with Nick Santomauro, CMO at Figure Markets and former Global Growth Director at Binance, to unpack how tokenized private credit could quietly reshape the financial system. Nick explains how Figure has already put over $12 billion worth…

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Why Discipline Beats Alpha in 2025’s Market w/ Douglas Boneparth 34:17

11d ago34:17

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The Fed held rates, but the real story is the growing divide inside the boardroom. Douglas Boneparth joins us to break down the macro drama, what it means for markets, and why discipline is beating alpha in 2025. We also dig into the White House’s crypto report, the SEC’s new ETF rules, and how long-term investors can actually win in this market. 🎧…

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Rate Cut Chaos: Inside the Fed’s July Meeting Standoff w/Tony Greer 44:25

11d ago44:25

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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…

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The Ethereum Supercycle Has Begun: Here’s the Proof w/ Jake Brukhman 43:58

12d ago43:58

43:58

Is Ethereum about to break its all-time high? In this episode, Jay sits down with Jake Brukhman, CoinFund CEO to break down why the Ethereum supercycle is just getting started. They dive into ETH price predictions, institutional adoption, L2 scaling, and why the smart money is rotating back into ETH. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: 👉 Why Jake …

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The Fed Is Wrong About AI and the Economy w/ PDS 44:44

13d ago44:44

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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, a…

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Bitcoin Predictions, ETH / BTC Up Only & Pre-IPO Investments w/ Slava Rubin 30:23

14d ago30:23

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Think one wallet can tank Bitcoin? Think again. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest BTC moves in recent history—an 80,000 BTC sell-off from a Satoshi-era wallet—and why the market barely flinched. Jay Hamilton is joined by Slava Rubin (Indiegogo founder & Ambition VC) to break down what it means for crypto’s maturity and why it…

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Why Ethereum Treasury Companies Will Send $ETH to $10k in 2025 w/ Charles Allen CEO of BTCS 53:53

17d ago53:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, one of the first publicly traded crypto infrastructure companies, to reveal how ETH treasury strategies are reshaping markets. Charles explains how BTCS ditched Bitcoin, went all-in on Ethereum, and built a flywheel of staking, block building, and DeFi leverage that could crush tradition…

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Why Hyperliquid Could Flip Solana & Ethereum w/ Ryan Watkins 39:15

18d ago39:15

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In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Watkins, founder of Syncracy Capital, to explore one of the most interesting developments in the crypto ecosystem: Hyperliquid. Ryan shares his in-depth investment thesis on why Hyperliquid, a fast-growing onchain exchange and emerging Layer 1, may have the potential to challenge the dominance of Solana and Eth…

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The US Economy Is Re-Accelerating & Why Cutting Rates Now Would Be a Disaster w/ Danny Dayan 45:52

19d ago45:52

45:52

In this episode of Milk Road Macro, we break down why the U.S. economy is quietly heating up, and why a rate cut now could send us straight into an inflationary firestorm. Former hedge fund manager and macro strategist Danny Dayan joins to reveal why financial conditions aren’t as tight as they seem, what the Fed is getting dangerously wrong, and h…

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Altcoin Season Heating Up & The Most Bullish Bitcoin Setup Ever w/ Scott Melker 32:17

20d ago32:17

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In today’s episode, crypto OG Scott Melker joins us to break down why this might be the most bullish setup for Bitcoin ever, and whether Ethereum is about to rip past expectations. We dive into ETH/BTC breaking key resistance, new liquidity entering the market, and why crypto-adjacent stocks are becoming the new altcoins. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fee…

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Why $ETH Is Becoming the World’s Most Important Asset | Joe Lubin Ethereum Co-Founder & SBET Chairman 58:21

21d ago58:21

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In this episode, Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin breaks down his boldest move yet: launching SBET, a publicly traded ETH treasury vehicle modeled after Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin playbook. From geopolitical shifts and stablecoin dominance to Ethereum’s evolving value thesis, Joe lays out why ETH is becoming the backbone of the next financial era, and w…

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What Happens When Wall Street Enters DeFi? w/ Nic Roberts-Huntley 36:57

24d ago36:57

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Nic Huntley, CEO of Blueprint Finance, who’s building the infrastructure that could finally bridge traditional finance and onchain yield. We unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes, the ETFs, the treasury strategies, and the hidden middleware that could funnel billions into DeFi without anyone even loggi…

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Coinbase’s Q3 2025 Crypto Forecast: BTC ATHs, ETH Rotation & What’s Next w/ David Duong 51:15

25d ago51:15

51:15

In this episode, Coinbase Head of Research David Duong breaks down their Q3 2025 outlook, and let’s just say, the bulls might not be ready for what’s coming. From Bitcoin dominance and ETF-driven supercycles to Ethereum’s resurgence and the stablecoin takeover, this one is packed with alpha. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in tradin…

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Why This New Macro Cycle Will Break the Fed's Playbook w/ Jim Bianco 46:52

26d ago46:52

46:52

In this episode, legendary macro analyst Jim Bianco joins us to break down why 2020 was the true start of a new economic cycle, one that central banks are completely unprepared for. From sticky inflation and tariff-fueled CPI shocks to the real risk of Powell getting fired, Bianco pulls zero punches. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K …

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Bitcoin Just Getting Started + Why TAO Could 100x From Here w/ Karia Samaroo 44:52

27d ago44:52

44:52

In today’s episode, we sit down with Karia Samaroo, co-founder of WonderFi, and CEO of xTao, to break down why this cycle is unlike any before. From the explosive $6M Pump.fun launch to the quiet rise of Bitttensor as the “Bitcoin of AI". ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/…

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Bitcoin Hits ATH But What’s Really Moving the Market Now? w/ Michael Ashby 33:42

28d ago33:42

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In this episode, we sit down with AlgoQuant CEO & CIO Michael Ashby to unpack the forces shaping the market, from institutional inflows to disappearing altcoin liquidity and AI-driven quant strategies. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏦 Borrow aga…

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Why Ethereum Is About to Take Over This Bull Run w/ Michael Nadeau 54:13

1M ago54:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report and one of crypto’s sharpest macro minds, to dissect the perfect storm forming around ETH. From ETFs and treasury demand to a macro backdrop that’s shifting full risk-on, this conversation covers the critical signals most investors are missing. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees …

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Ethereum’s Next Demand Shock Is Already Underway w/ Kyle Reidhead & John Gillen 55:13

1M ago55:13

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In today’s episode, we reveal how public companies are accumulating hundreds of millions in ETH, and why this could become ETH MicroStrategy moment. With Kyle and John in the booth, we unpack how the new ETH Treasury Strategy is triggering a flood of institutional capital, and why this could light the fuse for DeFi Summer 2.0. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no tradin…

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Is This the Start of a New Crypto Bull Cycle? Market Radar’s Macro Outlook Explained 43:17

1M ago43:17

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On today’s episode, we sit down with the founders of Market Radar, Arty and Gamma, alongside John Gillen, to decode the signals flashing across macro and crypto markets right now. Their quant models don’t trade on gut feeling; they trade on cold, hard data. And guess what? We might be standing at the edge of a full-blown risk-on regime. But don’t a…

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Crypto Pulse Check: Pump.fun Token, ETH Treasury Strategy & VC Funding Trends w/ Keli Callaghan 37:45

1M ago37:45

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Keli Callaghan, early team member at Algorand and now partner at Arrington Capital, to break down the biggest trends shaping crypto markets right now. We dig into the $2.8B surge in crypto VC, the rise of ETH as a treasury asset, and the controversial Pump.fun token launch that some say could signal the end of me…

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How Coinbase Is Building the OS for Crypto Through Strategic Acquisitions w/ Aklil Ibssa 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, we sit down with Aklil Ibssa, Head of Corporate Development at Coinbase, the man behind the $2.9B Deribit deal and the architect of Coinbase’s aggressive global M&A strategy. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive: https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin …

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Crypto Summer Slowdown or Pump? Bitcoin Q3 Price Prediction w/ Julio Moreno 51:43

1M ago51:43

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In this episode, we sit down with CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, to decode the charts that actually matter. ETF flows are slowing, demand is quietly contracting, and yet… BTC is still holding strong above $100K. Something’s brewing beneath the surface. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/…

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Bitcoin $200k Target Explained, Solana ETF Day 1 & July Crypto Outlook w/ Kelly Kellam 35:38

1M ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, we break down exactly why Bitcoin is on track to hit $200,000. From ETF flows and corporate treasury buys to Solana’s game-changing ETF launch with staking rewards, crypto is moving fast… and July might just be the month everything accelerates. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.mi…

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Crypto Is Macro Now: Bitcoin’s Role in the New Global Order w/ Noelle Acheson 43:14

1M ago43:14

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Noelle Acheson, author of Crypto Is Macro Now, to unpack one of the most important but misunderstood shifts happening in global finance: how Bitcoin is quietly positioning itself as both a store of value and a risk-on asset in a world gone mad with debt, money printing, and geopolitical chaos. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow fun…

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Crypto ATH Incoming? Yes… But Not for All Tokens w/ Ran Neuner 43:35

1M ago43:35

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter and one of the sharpest voices in the space, to break down the strange divergence between equities and crypto. Bitcoin might be on the verge of a breakout, but altcoins? Not all of them are invited to this party. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platfor…

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Crypto Pulse Check: Robinhood L2, IPO Mania, HYPE vs SOL & ETH, & Permissionless Recap w/ Blockworks Co-Founder Yano 40:39

1M ago40:39

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In this episode, we bring on Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz (Yano) to break down the strange energy of this bull market. Robinhood is launching an L2. IPOs are flying off the shelves. HYPE is quietly flipping SOL and ETH. Meanwhile, Permissionless 2025 may have been the highest IQ conference in years, but no one can agree on the narrative. ~~…

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What If the Best Altcoin Play… Isn’t Altcoins? w/ Scott Melker 32:21

1M ago32:21

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In today’s episode, Scott Melker (aka The Wolf of All Streets) joins us to break down why most altcoin bags are bleeding out and where the real play of this cycle is happening. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Nexo2025Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, a…

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Bitcoin Is King, Altcoins Rotate: How Smart Money Plays the Market w/ Akshat Vaidya 33:39

2M ago33:39

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In today’s episode, we sit down with a veteran investor who’s survived every Bitcoin crash, altcoin mania, and DeFi bubble since 2013, and lived to profit from them all. We unpack why Bitcoin still dominates long-term portfolios, how altcoin cycles are designed to lure and wreck retail investors, and why smart money treats hype like exit liquidity.…

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Are Trump’s Tariffs and Immigration Moves Fueling Growth or Disaster? w/ PDS 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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In today’s episode, we sit down with legendary macro investor P.D.S. (ex-Soros Fund, Deutsche Bank) to break down how Trump’s trade wars, labor restrictions, and deregulation are really playing out, and what it means for your portfolio. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Nexo2025Podcast⁠⁠⁠…

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Solana Is Becoming the Backbone of Tokenized Finance w/ Hadley Stern 36:08

2M ago36:08

36:08

In today’s episode, we sit down with Hadley Stern from Marinade Finance to unpack why institutions are betting on Solana, how staking could supercharge crypto ETFs, and whether stablecoins are ushering in a golden age, or just TradFi with a new jacket. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Nex…

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Tether Co-Founder Explains Why The Real Crypto Bull Market Is Still Coming 58:46

2M ago58:46

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Tether Co-Founder William Quigley to break down why the real crypto bull run might still be ahead of us. From geopolitical chaos and Trump’s looming tariff war to Bitcoin’s lackluster post-halving performance, we dig into the macro pressure holding the market back, and why Quigley still thinks we’re primed for a…

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What Makes Hyperliquid a Top Portfolio Pick w / Zeneca 49:09

2M ago49:09

49:09

In this episode of The Milk Road Show, LG Doucet sits down with legendary crypto investor Zeneca to unpack how he manages his portfolio during volatile times, why he’s doubling down on a token that just dropped 10%, and the mental frameworks that separate tourists from killers in this game. ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your crypto. All on the Nexo pl…

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Bitwise 2025 Crypto Update: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Solana Price Predictions w/ Ryan Rasmussen 41:56

2M ago41:56

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What if Bitcoin really does hit $200K? Or Ethereum falls short of $7K? Bitwise’s Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen, is back to break down their mid-year 2025 crypto prediction update, and some calls are staying strong, while others are getting a haircut. Are we still on track for the bull run, or has it been delayed? ~~~~~ 💰 Borrow funds, keep your …

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Why All Roads Lead to Currency Debasement w/ David Brickell 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

The Fed can’t stop printing. Governments won’t stop spending. And the debt keeps climbing. So what 's next? In today’s show, we bring on macro expert David Brickell to break down why everything from wars and deficits to rate cuts and inflation fears ultimately leads to one outcome: currency debasement. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn,…

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Kraken Co-CEO Reveals 3 Massive Shifts Coming to the Crypto Markets w/ Arjun Sethi 41:55

2M ago41:55

41:55

What does the co-CEO of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges see coming next? In this episode, Arjun Sethi (Kraken) pulls back the curtain on the three seismic shifts he believes are about to reshape global markets and why most investors aren’t ready for them. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a…

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When Altseason in 2025? The Signals You Need to Know About w/ Jesse Eckel 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Is altseason coming in 2025 or is the crypto market still sleepwalking? In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor Jesse (the guy who turned $3K into $600K) to unpack the real signals that drive crypto cycles… From the “11 Rings of Power” to why memecoins are mostly noise, Jesse breaks down where we are in the macrocycle, when altseason c…

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Milk Road Mid-Year Crypto Predictions Update for 2025 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this episode, the team revisits their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana price targets. Some targets got crushed early. Others look even more realistic. But one thing’s clear: the cycle isn’t over… and we may be headed for an even bigger run. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The World Is Changing and It’s Bullish for Bitcoin w/ Jeff Park 48:50

2M ago48:50

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Today’s guest is Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise and one of the sharpest macro minds in crypto. In this episode, Jeff breaks down why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is officially obsolete, how the global carry trade is unraveling, and why Bitcoin is quickly becoming the most important macro asset of our generation. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow ag…

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How to Win Big in High-Risk Crypto Markets w/ LG Doucet 48:16

2M ago48:16

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In today’s episode, we bring on Milk Road Degen creator LG Doucet, a battle-tested expert in navigating the riskiest corners of the market. We unpack how LG spots early winners, flips lunch money into life-changing gains, and avoids getting rekt in a market where thousands of tokens can launch in a day. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn…

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Investors Using AI Will Outperform Everyone Else w/ Alex Svanevik 43:04

2M ago43:04

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Crypto markets move fast, too fast for humans to keep up. In today’s episode, we sit down with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way investors discover alpha, analyze tokens, and outperform the crowd. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The $260B Crypto Opportunity (And How to Invest in It) w/ Sam Broner 36:28

2M ago36:28

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In today’s episode, investor Sam Broner of a16z joins the Milk Road Show to break down the most underhyped sector in crypto: stablecoins. From Circle’s explosive IPO to Stripe expanding from 42 to 160 countries overnight, the writing’s on the wall: traditional finance is being reprogrammed. But here’s the twist: most investors have no idea how to g…

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The Biggest Bubble in Crypto Is Coming w/ Rizzo 47:39

2M ago47:39

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pete Rizzo, OG Bitcoin historian, and host of Supply Shock, to unpack a growing trend no one’s watching closely enough: Bitcoin treasury companies. From MicroStrategy’s playbook to a wave of new IPOs, this might be the next mania phase just dressed in a suit and traded on the stock market. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against you…

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Mark Yusko Reveals How to Build a Bulletproof Crypto Investment Portfolio 48:52

2M ago48:52

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In this episode, legendary macro investor Mark Yusko delivers a blunt diagnosis of the global economy: fiat is failing and Bitcoin is the only escape hatch left. With governments drowning in debt and central banks printing like there’s no tomorrow, Yusko explains why we’re heading straight into a global currency collapse… and how you can survive it…

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How One Company Is Using Solana to Outperform Bitcoin Treasuries w/ Leah Wald & Max Kaplan 50:45

2M ago50:45

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What if MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin play isn’t the most profitable crypto treasury strategy anymore? In today’s episode, we sit down with Leah Wald and Max Kaplan from SOL Strategies, a public company going all-in on Solana, not just by holding it, but by building real infrastructure and revenue streams on top of it. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin…

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America's Debt Crisis Will Lead to a Mega Asset Boom w/ Lawrence Lepard 43:29

2M ago43:29

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In today’s episode, legendary investor and sound money advocate Lawrence Lepard joins The Milk Road Show to explain why the U.S. monetary system is spiraling into a crisis… and how that collapse could kick off the biggest asset boom of our lifetime. ~~~~~ 🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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