The worlds of macro finance and crypto are continuing to draw closer together. On the Margin will host some of the greatest minds in the world of asset manageme...
This week, we discuss crypto's liquidation event over the weekend and how to trade the upcoming week. We deep dive into the weak performance of altcoins, Bitcoin's role in a multipolar world, shorting in this market environment & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:57) Carnage In Crypto
(04:21) Shorting This Market
(13:57) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)
(15:00) When To Buy This Market?
(19:29) WIF
(23:48) Privacy Coins
(27:26) What's Next For Markets?
(39:05) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)
(40:44) Bitcoin In A Multipolar World
(50:16) The AI Trade
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59:58
The Future Of Crypto & Stablecoins Under Trump | Austin Campbell
In this episode, Austin Campbell joins the show to discuss stablecoin regulation under the Trump administration, the impact of Trump's executive orders on the crypto ecosystem, and the case against a strategic bitcoin reserve. We also delve into the potential for a more cooperative regulatory environment, global adoption of stablecoins, and much more. Enjoy!
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Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Stablecoin Regulation Updates Post-Election
03:27 Congressional Bills and Bipartisan Efforts
06:29 Executive Orders and David Sacks’ Role
14:42 SEC vs. CFTC: Regulatory Shifts
19:24 Global Adoption and Future of Stablecoins
26:20 Debate on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
35:52 Bitcoin's Role and Future Projections
40:58 Closing Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
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44:03
The Fed’s Tools Aren’t Made For Fiscal Dominance | Lyn Alden
In this episode, Lyn Alden joins the show to discuss the economic tensions from fiscal dominance, the major factors driving liquidity, and what to expect under the Trump presidency. We also delve into the dollar wrecking ball, the outlook for Bitcoin, and much more. Enjoy!
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Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. Use code MARGIN10 for 10% off general admission!
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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors On The Margin. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com.
MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:31) Global Macro Outlook
(02:31) Liquidity Conditions
(08:44) Shifting Treasury Issuance
(12:04) Ads (Ledger, Mantra)
(13:11) Tensions Under Fiscal Dominance
(18:32) Trump Fiscal Outlook
(22:44) Cutting Rates To Zero
(27:38) Energy Outlook
(32:04) Ads (Ledger, Mantra)
(33:36) Interview Continues
(35:45) Trump Vs Reagan Approach
(37:41) Dollar Wrecking Ball
(42:45) Currency Negotiations
(45:39) Bitcoin Big Picture
(50:00) Gold Outlook
(52:18) Bitcoin Outlook
(54:31) Learn More About Lyn’s Work
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
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54:57
2025's Crypto ETF Pipeline | James Seyffart
In this episode, James Seyffart joins the show to discuss the wild success of crypto ETFs, how allocators and holders are thinking about crypto ETFs, and all the future ETF filings in the pipeline. We also delve into the impact of ETF options on the crypto market, the ETF gap risk, and much more. Enjoy!
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Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. Use code MARGIN10 for 10% off general admission!
https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york
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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors On The Margin. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com.
MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:24) Bitcoin ETF Anniversary
(06:29) Evolving Allocator Perspective
(10:50) Largest ETF Buyers
(14:40) BTC Spot-Futures Arbitrage
(16:46) ETH ETFs
(19:58) Ethereum Narrative Problem
(21:13) New ETF Filings
(26:16) Ads
(27:50) Impact Of Options On Crypto
(30:52) Crypto Narratives To Drive Demand
(33:29) Potential Altcoin ETF Filings
(38:38) ETF Gap Risk
(41:12) Basket ETFs
(46:17) 2025 Outlook
(49:48) DAS 2025
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
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50:29
FLASH UPDATE: The Dollar Rally Isn’t Over — What It Means For Risk Assets | Joe McCann
In this episode, Joe McCann joins the show to discuss why he’s tactically bearish, the US dollar’s implications for risk assets, and his crypto shopping list. We also delve into bottom signals, the outlook for 2025, and much more. Enjoy!
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Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. Use code MARGIN10 for 10% off general admission!
https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york
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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors On The Margin. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com.
MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Macro & Crypto Overview
(09:19) Implications Of Hawkish Fed
(12:54) Inauguration & The US Dollar
(18:01) Ads
(19:35) Crypto Market Outlook
(23:34) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
(26:30) Crypto Shopping List
(31:56) Bottom Signals
(35:47) 2025 Outlook
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
The worlds of macro finance and crypto are continuing to draw closer together. On the Margin will host some of the greatest minds in the world of asset management, markets, and discuss how ideas that were once on the margin are now becoming mainstream.