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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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