LIVE Bitcoin Trade Hunting
Friday, 11 September 2026 · 2 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
In this episode, the speaker delves into the current volatile trading environment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, highlighting short-term price fluctuations and a cautious market outlook. They discuss their strategy of shorting the market while noting Ethereum's relative strength, despite a declining Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio. The episode also touches on the potential for new projects to outperform established altcoins and emphasizes the importance of patience in navigating the challenging crypto landscape.
The episode focuses on the current trading environment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing a volatile market characterized by significant internal movements. Bitcoin is experiencing short-term price fluctuations but remains low overall, while Ethereum shows bullish signs compared to Bitcoin's relative weakness.
The speaker is shorting the entire market except for an Ethereum short, reflecting a cautious stance amid downward pressure following a poor weekly open candle. They predict that if the current trading channel breaks, Bitcoin could quickly drop to 76 flat, although they acknowledge the challenges of shorting in the current market conditions.
VVV is highlighted as a particularly volatile asset, with the speaker anticipating a significant pullback. They express skepticism about older altcoins, noting a trend of lower highs and diminishing excitement due to unmet expectations over multiple cycles. The speaker has taken profits on certain altcoins, including Solano and Canton, but remains cautious about re-entering XRP due to its large market cap.
Driven by market conditions and FOMO, the speaker has moved into altcoins earlier than planned, while also recognizing the potential for significant losses in this space. They mention that the Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio has been declining for about 1500 days but see potential for Ethereum to gain ground. The speaker expresses a preference for new projects over established ones, feeling more optimistic about their potential.
The speaker believes the crypto market is currently "dead" but anticipates a resurgence of interest in two to three years, asserting that success often comes from being present when others are not. They predict that short positions will face significant losses as the market gains momentum, although they express caution about shorting VVV until it reaches a specific price point.
Patience is emphasized in their investments in MP Materials Corp and Nibius, indicating a careful approach to the challenging current market conditions. While the speaker is cautiously optimistic about Bitcoin's potential to move out of its current trading zone, they note that money flows for Bitcoin on both daily and weekly timeframes appear unfavorable.
Additionally, the speaker expresses skepticism regarding the impact of political changes on improving the food system and speculates that if AOC were to become president, it would expose the true nature of socialist Democrats. The podcast also briefly touches on the topic of the world's largest market share, adding another layer to the discussion of market dynamics.
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