Bijan Maleki and Kris Bullock kick off today’s Trading the Markets with a fresh macro rundown, from liquidity and rates to the broader market backdrop. Kris explains why macro still matters for crypto. Then they turn to bitcoin, where price action remains under pressure and traders are still searching for the next real catalyst. They’ll cover the key charts, the altcoins showing relative strength, and the headlines driving sentiment across crypto. Let Monarch do your financial 'spring cleaning' for you! Use code REALVISION at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Today’s sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500’s user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you’ve been looking for. Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. 🔥 Our Biggest Sale Ever, Don't Miss the Generational Setup realvision.com/pricing Have a question for Kris? Join the live show every Monday at 1pm ET in the RV Discord. Register here: https://discord.gg/FTQsrUhD9Z. Moderated by Bijan Maleki. Timestamps: 00:00 - Monarch Sponsor 01:00 - Trading the Markets: Bitcoin, Macro & Crypto Charts 03:17 - Financial Conditions, Liquidity & the Dollar 07:30 - Bitcoin Breakdown: Bearish or Just More Chop? 11:20 - Strong Dollar, ETF Outflows & Bitcoin Pressure 15:36 - The Clarity Act: What Delays Mean for Crypto 17:33 - Hyperliquid, Venice & Crypto’s Strongest Charts 21:15 - Near, Aerodrome & Where Relative Strength Remains 25:24 - Solana vs Ethereum, Sui & XRP: Which Major Looks Best? 36:31 - Circle, Stablecoins & Why Coinbase May Be the Better Play 44:56 - Coinbase vs Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Investment? 46:57 - Canton Network Breakdown & Crypto Watchlist 49:02 - Is a Black Swan Event the Final Bitcoin Buying Opportunity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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