Bitcoin’s Bottom Case, ETF Outflows & The No-Buyers Problem
Jun 17, 2026 · 44m
Summary
David and Michael Nadeau analyze Bitcoin’s bear market, debating if the bottom has arrived despite data suggesting insufficient realized losses compared to past cycles. They examine ETF outflows, MicroStrategy’s STRC token weakness, and Bitcoin’s correlation with the NASDAQ. The discussion also covers potential macro catalysts like oil prices and the divergent performance of revenue-generating tokens like Hyperliquid.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Bitcoin bear market status
Analysis of Bitcoin's shallow bear market and maturation
Bitcoin ETF outflows and long-term holder demand
MicroStrategy STRC discount and financialization risks
Market support levels and lack of retail demand
Realized losses metrics and pain indicators
Human behavior and the four-year cycle narrative
Bitcoin vs NASDAQ correlation and AI trade dynamics
Geopolitics, oil markets, and inflation outlook
Hyperliquid token performance and revenue fundamentals
Altcoin divergence and derivatives market analysis
TDR Pro portfolio strategy and subscription details
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