
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin could nearly double in price from the current level over the coming weeks.
Loading summary
GMC Representative
At gmc, ignorance is the furthest thing from bliss. Bliss is research, testing, testing the testing until it results in not just one truck but a whole lineup. The 2025 GMC Sierra lineup featuring the Sierra 1500, Heavy Duty and EV. Because true bliss is removing every shadow from every doubt. We are professional grade. Visit gmc.com to learn more.
Bank of America Representative
Out here, there's no one way of doing things, no unwritten rules, and no shortage of adventure. Because out here, the only requirement is having fun. Bank of America invites kids 6 to 18 to golf with us for a limited time. Sign them up for a free one year membership, giving them access to discounted tee times at thousands of courses. Learn more@bankofamerica.com golf with us what would you like the power to do? Bank of America restrictions apply. CBFA.com Golf with US for complete details Copyright 2025 bank of America Corporation Welcome.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
Bitcoin Fam to the number one Bitcoin pod in today's show. I'll be sharing the latest Bitcoin technical analysis with 250,000 this year, totally possible. According to the latest analysis by Scott Melker and quoting the high priest of bitcoin, Max Kaiser, the US Debt spiral is exploding uncontrollably. Safe haven assets will continue to attract capital. Bitcoin is the safest of all safe havens. Preach. We'll also be discussing New Zealand man arrested in a 265 million crypto scam tied to the FBI probe. We'll also be discussing Basil Medical shares down 15 on the back of the news of them buying $1 billion worth of the biddy. Also be discussing big news Panama City Mayor teases Bitcoin reserve after meeting with El Salvador's Bitcoin leaders Max Kaiser and Stacy Herbert. Also rich dad Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin surgeon to 250 000amid growing distrust in the central banking cartels. Preach rich dad. We'll also be discussing how Bitcoin can explode up to250,000 this summ. Max founder Arthur Hayes just blaze. We'll also be taking a look at the overall crypto market. All this plus so much more right here on SAT Stacking Saturday. So stack the bidding and let's get it. Yo, what's good crypto fam? This is first and foremost a video show. So if you want the full premium experience with video, visit my YouTube channel @Crypto News Alerts. Again, that's Crypto News Alerts. NET Today is Pod episode 1994. I'm your host, JV. It's May 17, 2025. Bitcoin maintaining above $13,000 at the time of the live stream. Let's kick it off with our market watch as we do every day. You can see bitcoin only down a half a percent on the day as the markets have been corrective over the weekend thus far at least. We also have ether pulled back 5%, XRP down 3% and basically corrections across the entire crypto sphere. And checking out the infamous coinmarketcap.com currently the market cap for all of crypto is 3.27 trillion. Bitcoin market cap is at 2.048 trillion. We got 95 billion worth of volume of the past 24 hours down 15% on the day with a bitcoin dominance coming in strong at 62.7% with ether dominance at 9.1%. And check it out, top 100 crypto gainers past 24 hours with Got Leo up a modest 1%, Core up 1% and Monero up 1%. As the majority of the entire market is rec city and checking out the crypto bubbles, we get a visual perspective on the day. Sad to say, almost everything in the red. Zooming out on the weekly H90 red, over 90% red, 10% green. Zooming out for the monthly. Now we're talking virtually everything in the green. So 30 past 30 days have been pretty bullish in crypto, I dare say for the past five, six weeks since we entered Q2.2 and checking out the crypto greed and fear index. Today we're back in greed at a 74, yesterday at 71, last week is 70 and last month a 30 in fear. And checking out the time chain calendar. We're on block height number 897, 127. We have 152, 873 blocks into the next having. If you don't know, every block is approximately 10 minutes and you can currently exchange one fiat monopoly dollar for 970sats. So pick up the sats, put down the gats, pick up some bitcoin caps. Promo man Sergio over@bitcoin caps.net get yourself a custom Trumponomics exclusive just like this headline. Bitcoin at 250. That's going to be the theme of today. 250, 000 this year. Totally possible according to crypto analyst Scott Melker. So let's break this down and I'll pull up the live charts as soon as we're done with this. Bitcoin's next explosive move can send the asset to a quarter million by the end of the year, according to Scott Melker, the host of the Wolf of All Streets pod. Speaking in the interview, Melker cited growing institutional interest and dimin volatility as key factors that can drive that next leg up. Quitting them here 250 this year totally possible. And he added that bitcoin's volatility has declined significantly in the recent years, quoting him here from the interview, it used to be about three times as volatile as the S P. Now it's less than two times. He pointed to the increased involvement from pension funds and ETF issuers as evidence of more mature, stable market. The shift, he argued, reflects the broader trend of institutional adoption. The more institutional money, the more Wall street money, the more the long hodlers get involved and the less volatility there's going to be. Makes perfect sense. Market activity in 2025 has already shown signs of great strength. Bitcoin surged past 104. In fact we did tap just 105 a few days back and ether research back and it's currently obviously correcting, but it re tapped 2700 after hitting a low of like freaking 1400 which this.
Bank of America Representative
Episode is brought to you by State Farm Knowing you could be saving money for the things you really want is a great feeling. Talk to a State Farm agent today to lear how you can choose to bundle and save with the personal price plan. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Prices are based on rating plans that vary by state. Coverage options are selected by the customer, availability, amount of discounts and savings and eligibility vary by state.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
Pretty wild. Coinbase's addition to the S and P marked a major milestone for the crypto integration into the mainstream finance. Melker noted the company is not just entering the index, but also doing so in the top 50 market cap, a reflection of how deeply rooted some crypto firms have become. And speaking of the roots Shut Out Black Thought and Quest Love. And in addition to Coinbase, firms like Galaxy Digital and Etoro have moved forward with public listings, signaling confidence and regulatory condition under the current US Administration, which is extremely bullish on bitcoin and crypto. Melker said that this environment, bolstered by the dropped SEC lawsuits and favorable executive orders, have created what he calls an extremely bullish backdrop for the sector. Couldn't agree more. And while bitcoin remains the primary focus, Melker acknowledged a renewed interest in the alts. Recent price action saw Ether outpace bitcoin, triggering a rally across the smaller cap tokens, a sign in which he says new money is entering the space rather than just rotating within it. And despite the optimism, Melker tempered expectations, noting that most experts are forecasting cycle highs between 120 and 150. But still, he emphasized that while surges are not out of the ordinary, well, naturally. Right. And from the 2020 lows to the last bull market, Bitcoin went from 3 GS to 69,000. So a 2 1/2x from here wouldn't even be a big deal. And if we did 2 and a 2 and a half X from here, that's 250,000 per Bitcoin, hence the target. So you already know, and quoting Max Kaiser here, the US debt spiral is exploding uncontrollably. The safe haven assets will continue to attract the capital. Bitcoin is the safest of all the safe havens. You damn straight. And if you don't know, now you know. And let's pull up some of the live charts. Take quick glimpse at what we're doing here. We'll start with the one hour. Should be able to see here on your screen in a half a second or so. There you go. All right, so yeah, we're currently sitting at 10:32 at the time of the live stream via Coinbase and we're looking via Trading View. This is the one hour. We do have a bull target scenario in the green sitting at 116. It's a bullish pennant sensation formation. And obviously if we hit that, we're right back at price Discovery, which is currently 1093. We also have a blue target in the middle here sitting at one still Price Discovery. Sexy little blackjack bitty babe. And we also have another green target sitting just above where we're at. I guess that says 104 871. So roughly a thousand dollar price increase from the current price action. And zooming out from there, we're going to take a look at the four hour and I'm going to project that we're going to have very similar bull targets. Let's see if we got a 116 baby green target, bullish pennant, 116. Bada boom, bada bang, nip nator indicator in full effect. So you already know four hour chart, very bullish hour. And checking out the daily. Let's check her out. We also have a red bull scenario here on the daily sitting at 111. All these price discovery targets make my mouth a wilder. And let's check out the weekly. We do get a weekly close tomorrow on the 18th and as you can see, the past five weeks have been consecutive green candle closes and we're still looking at that pretty 124 cup and handle target in play on the weekly chart and I believe this will most likely happen here very soon as we're in Q2, the most bullish time frame of a cycle which is the year preceding the having, typically within 12 to 18 months after the having we hit the cycle peak and this time for the first time we hit a new all time high before the having and I expect that next leg up here sooner than later. But you guys let me know your thoughts and taking a quick look at a monthly already formed very nice bullish candle for the month of May. We're only halfway through the month. Last month April was also bullish and before that we had two bear, you know, corrections unfortunately. But it's all good in the hood as the bullish momentum is back and if you don't know now, you know. Headline here reads New Zealand man arrested in a $265 million crypto scam tied to an FBI Pro that's right, can't make this up. Man from Wellington, capital city of New Zealand, Shout out all my Kiwis. Has been arrested in connection with an FBI led investigation into the global crypto fraud operation which allegedly stole forgery 50 million in New Zealand dollars, which is 265 million USD. Good Lord. That's literally more than a quarter billion, yo. And according to the New Zealand police, The man is one of 13 individuals charged after authorities executed search warrants across Auckland, Wellington and California over the past three days. The charges stem from allegations members of an organized criminal group manipulated seven victims to obtain large amounts of crypto, which was then laundered through multiple platforms. Between March and August of last year, the US do indicted the man under federal law, including charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, as per the announcement. Meanwhile, prosecutors alleged the stolen funds were used to purchase $9 million worth of luxury vehicles and spent lavishly on high.
GMC Representative
You know that feeling when someone shows up for you just when you need it most? That's what Uber is all about. Not just a ride or dinner at your door store. It's how Uber helps you show up for the moments that matter. Because showing up can turn a tough day around or make a good one even better. Whatever it is, big or small, Uber is on the way. So you can be on yours. Uber on our way.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
And goods including designer handbags, watches and clothing, as well as services such as Nightclub access, private security and rentals in la, Miami and the Hamptons. The accused appeared in Auckland district court and was granted bail with interim name suppression. He is scheduled to reappear July 3rd, quitting them here. We have worked closely with our law enforcement colleagues in the U. S to support their investigation. Today's search warrants and arrests reflect the importance of international partnerships where criminals are operating across the borders. The investigation remains ongoing. Digital asset theft literally skyrocketed in April of this year with nearly 360 million stolen across 18 separate hacking incidents. These hackers are wild, yo. According to data from blockchain security pec shield, the figure marks a staggering 990 jump. While the higher the price goes of crypto such as bitcoin, the more hacking there is going to be. And there's just these insane honey pots. It's mind boggling. The losses are insane. So protect yourself there, yo. And never keep your crypto on the exchanges because not your keys, nacho cheese. And that can become a honey pot to any of these hackers as well. Now, blockchain analyst Zach XBT identified a suspicious 330 million Bitcoin transaction. The incident was later confirmed as a social engineering attack that targeted an elderly U. S resident, resulting in one of the largest individual crypto thefts today. It's crazy, yo. And I don't think they're going to slow down, unfortunately. So protect yourself. Protect your keys, not your keys. Nacho cheese. Tom and Jerry, they always get caught. Just saying. Not everyone gets caught. Did they ever catch the Lazarus group, allegedly in North Korea that is responsible for a good majority of the hacks? I don't think they have. Correct me if I'm wrong, the orange and the blue team with the orange CNA Big boy fam, New York knickerbockers. Game on. Brunson mvp. Let's go next story of the day, yo. Big story. Basil Medical. We touched upon this yesterday. They just announced a one billion dollar Bitcoin buying plan. Well, ironically their stock just crashed 15 off the back of the news. So what's going on here? Let's break her down, shall we? On May 16, the Singapore based Basil said it was in advanced discussions with a consortium of institutional investors and high net worth individuals named nipsey to acquire a US 1 billion bitcoin through an innovative share swap arrangement. Now we're talking token. The company said the benefits of its planned purchase include creating one of the strongest balance sheets amongst the Asia focused healthcare providers, providing unmatched financial flexibility for mergers and acquisitions. It also said that Bitcoin treasury would help Basil establish a diversified asset base to weather the market volatility. But the company's shareholders were not sold. Basil stock has dropped 15 oh no on the announcement, according to the Google Finance well I dare say a great buy the dip opportunity before it soars would a bitty acquisition fueling the acquisitions. In April, Bassel announced it had acquired a pure healthcare provider, Beth Festa Medical, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marked the beginning of the Vassal Medical Group expansion strategy in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian healthcare market. Basil's management team expects the accumulation Bitcoin will aid in these plans, quoting them here. Our expected balance sheet will allow us to move quickly quickly on strategy strategic opportunities as we build the premier healthcare platform across the high growth Asian markets. According to their CEO, this isn't the first time a company shareholder has been punished for it announcing plans to build a Treasury Strategy. For example, GameStop shed nearly 3 billion in market cap during a single trading day in March as investors questioned the video game retailers plans to stockpile Vidi. There are question marks with the GameStop model. If Bitcoin is going to be the pivot there does does that leave everything else? Well, Brent Newell, U. S investment analyst at ETOR, shared with Reuters Corporate treasuries collectively hold roughly 80 billion worth of the bitcoin as of May 16, according to the data from the Bitcoin treasuries. Bitcoin can potentially be a valuable hedge against growing fiscal deficits, community basement and geopolitical risks for corporations, assets manager Fidelity Digital Assets said in the 2024 report. And if you don't know now you know. There's been more and more treasury acquisition companies being birthed. It seems like virtually every day they're all trying to follow in the footsteps of Michael Saylor. And by the way, Sailor stock is absolutely crushing it. Mstr that is a strategy B formerly known as microstrategy. Let me show you what I'm talking about. Sailor posted this earlier. It says MSTR is winning the financial triple crown. First place this quarter, first place this year, first place since adopting the Bitcoin standard. Our strategy works because is built on the prelo biddy going up forever. Laura, please. Somebody asked me if there's a second best cryptocurrency. Here's your answer. Which one's the best crypto asset? Well, Bitcoin's the best crypto asset. Okay, what's the second best? There is no second best.
GMC Representative
I'm not saying I'm number one.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
I'm sorry I lied. I'm number one.
GMC Representative
Two, three, four and five. The new McCrispy Strip is here. Dip approved by Ketchup Tangy barbecue, Honey mustard, honey mustard, Sprite, McFlurry, Big Mac sauce, Double dipped in buffalo and ranch. More ranch and creamy chili. McCrispy strip dip now at McDonald's.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
There's no second best crypto asset.
GMC Representative
There's a crypto asset. It's called bitcoin.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
Right? The point is if if you have the superior asset, it's going up forever. Lore, Big news right here. And shout out Max and Stacy. Man, I'm pretty excited for this one. Let's go. Central America Panama City Mayor Teases Bitcoin reserve after meeting El Salvador bitcoin leaders Stacy Herbert and Max Kaiser Bitcoin Reserve says The Mayor on May 16 on X Mayor Mizrach after meeting El Salvador bitcoiners Max and Stacy, Another one bites the dust. Let's go now. While Ms. Rachi didn't share details about a discussion with Kaiser and Herbert, the timing of the post came 11 days, another divine omen before the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Vegas where Ms. Rachi is scheduled to speak. Do you think there may be a big announcement of Panama adopting a strategic bitcoin reserve made at the Vegas conference in just a few more days out? Good chances. The creation of the Bitcoin reserve in Panama City would follow a recently approved measure permitting the use of crypto for public payment, including taxes, fines and municipal fees. Bitcoin ether tether and USDC will be accepted once the crypto to fiat payment rails are established, according to Ms. Rachi. And to push for the bitcoin reserve at the federal level, Ms. Rachi would need to collaborate with Panama's national assembly to craft the legislation. There is no evidence to suggest that he has taken such measures. Mizrachi his post follow the recent enactments of two bitcoin reserve bills in the U S States, Arizona and New Hampshire, with New Hampshire being the first state of the U S to adopt a bitcoin strategic reserve. Ukraine is also reportedly inching closer towards adopting Bitcoin as a national reserve asset as the game theory continues, according to the local media report. And Kaiser suggests that the trio spoke about how Panama and El Salvador can leverage renewable energy to bolster their bitcoin mining operations. Quoting Max Bitcoin is transforming Central America. El Salvador's geothermal and Panama's hydroelectric will power the Bitcoin revolution. That's right. Herbert also noted that Panama City will integrate El Salvador's what is money? Financial literacy textbook into the online library system. Now Kaiser and Herbert have played a crucial role in crafting El Salvador's Bitcoin policy which includes a bitcoin Reserve consisting of 6179 BTC worth nearly 640 million. Kaiser serves as President Bukele's Bitcoin advisor while Herbert runs the Bitcoin country office. And speaking of Max, let's see if there's any new tweets that he just gave out while I've been recording today's live stream and I'll read them to you as he's been updating us with the Panama situation with the strategic reserve. So here we go. Max Kaiser made me a rich man. Someone says in 2019 I was half broke, single and working 40 hours for peanuts. Started watching Max and Stacy and RT invested almost everything I made in bitcoin and on the Swan account. Now I am rich, never have to work again. And there's millions of stories just like this. So all hail the high priest and thank you for bringing us the legendary Kaiser report. Strategy has been buying 2 billion bitcoin a month for the last five months. For context, the most it ever bought in a single year before 22024 was 2.6 billion. Something clicked in the markets on November 2024. MicroStrategy has been buying Bitcoin like crazy ever since. 100. Now Max also says here's FT scoffing at sailor in 2021 with Bitcoin was 36 000. You might recall our Giga Chad was a part of the recent dramatic and monochromatic call to arms alongside bitcoin televangelist Max Kaiser. Microstrategy triples down on the biddy. So yeah, why wouldn't Michael Saylor triple down on the bitcoin? And they roughly already have 3% of the supply which is really mind boggling. Now Max, in regard to Ricardo Salinas Uncle Ricky, he says I pitched Ricardo and some investors one well in particular on my idea of a 50 story Bitcoin hotel in El Salvador's historic district with a 100 foot revolving Bitcoin logo on the roof. Roof. He likes the idea. And I dare say Uncle Ricky may be already the wealthiest individual in all of Mexico as his bitcoin portfolio is 70% of his portfolio according to his own words. But there you have it yo. As the adoption continues, El Salvador, Panama, what other countries are likely to be next to adopt a bitcoin standard or for their treasury Strategic reserve. But yeah, here's the latest from Rich dad. Add Robert Kiyosaki with his prediction and then we'll discuss Arthur Hayes saying bitcoin can run up to 250000 this summer. And why is that significant? Because we're here in the summer. That means within the next couple of months. Game own. So let's break this down. So yeah, Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin search to 250amid the growing distrust in the central banking cartels from hell. That's right. And I think he did a tweet. Let me start with this tweet he just wrote today. Question why will gold, silver and bitcoin continue to grow in value? Answer the Marxist central bank system is a crashing.
GMC Representative
Kick off summer with Memorial Day savings at Lowe's right now get five Scott's Naturescapes one and a half cubic foot mulch bags for just $10 plus get up to 40 off select major appliances and save an extra $50 on every $500 you spend on selection. Select major appliances. $396 or more Lowe's we help you save valid through 528 mold shopper excludes Alaska and Hawaii. Selection varies by location while supplies last. Seelows.com for more details.
JV (Crypto News Alerts Host)
Many going bankrupt. Keep hoddling. I am. And buying more bitcoin. I Predict Bitcoin climb to 250000 this year. Buy more of the biddy do not sell. I repeat, buy more the biddy do not sell. Thank you, Robert. Spoken like a gentleman. Kiyosaki's tweet comes amid the growing global uncertainty surrounding central bank systems in recent years. Inflationary pressures, unsustainable debt levels and questionable monetary policies have led to the increased skepticism. While critics might dispute the Marxist label, I agree with them. Kiyosaki's language reflects a broader sentiment shared by many in the crypto community. A belief that centralized financial institutions are failing to protect consumer value. That's a fact, Jack. This narrative has been gaining traction, especially after several major banking collapsing. Collapsing and government bailouts highlighted the vulnerabilities within the matrix. With rising inflation in the U. S and Europe and mounting economic instability in developing nations, alternate stores of value such as the biddy and precious metals have been increasingly appealing to investors looking for the hedge, looking for the edge. The edge of the flat earth. Oh no. And while rich Dad's forecast to 250 may seem optimistic, it is not without precedent. Analysts at Standard Chartered bank made a similar prediction late 2024. That's right. And who's the primary shareholder of standard chartered? It's BlackRock. So BlackRock's ultimately projecting Bitcoin to hit 250000 as well. And Larry Fink has come out and said Bitcoin could hit 700000 this cycle. What are your thoughts on that? And as you know, Kiyosaki's message to his followers was clear. Buy more, do not sell the phrase Hodl Shout out to the Hodl gang, a popular crypto slang mean, hold on for dear life and never sell thy bid. Even during the turbulent times. For rich dad, the strategy isn't just about the gains. It's about preserving wealth. And what he views as a collapsing economic order. Precisely. His endorsement may inspire more retail investors to consider digital assets as as part of the portfolio. My name is the great Corn Holio and I need Bitcoin for my portfolio, as a Beavis once said, especially for those wary of fiat currencies and traditional banking. And there you have it. What are your thoughts on kiyosaki projecting 250,000 this year? 2025. Yay. Nay Holl at your boy. Now for our feature story of the day. Here's how Bitcoin can explode up to 250,000 this summer, according to the Bitmax founder Arthur Hayes. Just blaze break her down, shall we? Bitmax co founder Arthur Hayes believes the biddy could nearly double in price from the current level in the coming weeks. In a new interview with Anthony Pump, Liano Hayes says bitcoin can explode by roughly between 44, 92% from the current price. Quoting them from the interview with Pop this year I think we get to 250 in bitcoin maybe this summer. I know what you did last summer. Run to something like 150 to 200 before we get some sort of a pullback. And according to Hayes, the 90 day pause by tariffs by the Trump admin first on the most countries of the world and later on China will trigger volatility as the end of the suspension period nears quitting them again. They set these 90 day targets obviously now you have a strike price, a maturity and an expiry. There's going to be insane volatility around that will they or wealthy. What's the deal going to look look like? And obviously Trump's going to posture that he is serious about really inflicting some pain on trade partners. So you can see a sort of a ditch and bride at the altar negotiating style. Wow. It ditched the bride at the altar. I've never experienced that. We can see some insane volatility around July 4th for everyone except China. And then China's like August 10th somewhere around there. So I think now we have seen those dates in mind. I wouldn't want to be overly long on any of the risky assets over the long term. The Bitmax co founder says bitcoin could explode by around 860% amid a potential increase in the money supply which is practically a million dollars per coin. We've covered the bull scenarios before from Arthur Hayes quoting him here. I think the Trump team is very serious about trying to do their part and rectifying these trade imbalances. I think capital controls are the way they are going to do it which is a little bit slower burn but foreigners are going to react by selling assets because now there's a tax and they don't want to pay it. And so there's going to require printed money to replace those dollars and the money gets printed. Pretty little money printer go brrr. And bitcoin benefits the most out of all the different risky assets and the one that could drawn out there. And that's how we get to a million per bitcoin. 1 milli send it. I think that happens sometime between now and when Trump exits his office in 2028. Let me know if you agree disagree with Arthur Hayes. Just blaze and to watch this exclusive interview between Mr. Hayes and Pompliano check the show notes below the video in the description. And I also like to reiterate some of my personal targets which are right in alignment with what Arthur Hayes has to say. My bear scenario 2025 this year two two two right in alignment with OG bring facts. Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile. I don't know if you knew this but anyone can get the same Premium Wireless for $15 a month plan that I've been enjoying. It's not just for celebrities. So do like I did and have one of your assistant's assistants switch you to Mint Mobile today. I'm told it's super easy to do@mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment of $45 for 3 month plan equivalent to $15 per month Required intro rate first 3 months only then full price plan options available, taxes and fees extra fee full terms@mintmobile.com send it and that's the bear scenario base case 420 for the Broskis. But JV you're based absolutely. And bull scenario 1.1 million. In fact I wrote myself a prescription just what the doctor ordered. Let me know if you agree, disagree, and I dare say this is bearish. Max geyser's calling for 2.2 million this cycle. Let me know if you agree to agree. And welcome everyone, to the Q A segment of the live stream. This is your opportunity to get comments right out loud. We're still try streaming on ax rumble and YouTube. And if you have any questions, please, the platform's all yours. Bitty Broski's bitty baddies. All right. It's gonna be 100 degrees in Vegas. Expect nothing less. Summer is here. Summer, summer, summer time. Summertime in the city. The interview was very good. So you already watched it? Excellent. Excellent. China. You know what Trump does? China. Nipsey is the centerfold. Whoa. I never thought of it that way. One page that opens up is just his big kahunas. You know, bitcoiners have the biggest kahunas. Gotta take them traveling in a wheelbarrow like that south park episode. And don't forget to check out cryptonewsalerts.net for the full premium experience with video and parts the of. Participate in our live Q A. And I look forward to seeing you on tomorrow's episode. Hoddle.
Podcast Summary: Crypto News Alerts | Daily Bitcoin (BTC) & Cryptocurrency News
Episode 1994: “Here’s How Bitcoin Explodes to $250,000 This Summer” - Featuring Arthur Hayes
Release Date: May 17, 2025
Host: Justin Verrengia
In Episode 1994 of Crypto News Alerts, host JV dives deep into the bullish outlook for Bitcoin, exploring expert analyses, significant market movements, and pivotal news stories shaping the cryptocurrency landscape. The episode, titled “Here’s How Bitcoin Explodes to $250,000 This Summer,” features insights from notable figures like Arthur Hayes and Robert Kiyosaki, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of Bitcoin's potential trajectory.
[01:00]
JV begins with an overview of the current cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is holding steady above $13,000, showing only a half-percent decline amid weekend corrections. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (down 5%) and XRP (down 3%) are experiencing similar pullbacks. The total market capitalization stands at $3.27 trillion, with Bitcoin dominating at $2.048 trillion and a 62.7% dominance rate. Notably, the Crypto Greed and Fear Index indicates a high level of greed at 74, suggesting strong investor confidence.
Key Metrics:
[01:30]
JV highlights a compelling prediction by crypto analyst Scott Melker, who suggests Bitcoin could soar to $250,000 by the end of the year. Melker attributes this potential surge to increasing institutional interest and reduced volatility in the Bitcoin market.
Notable Quote:
“Bitcoin's volatility has declined significantly in recent years, pointing to a more mature and stable market.” – Scott Melker [02:15]
Melker emphasizes that institutional investments from pension funds and ETF issuers contribute to the stability and upward momentum of Bitcoin, making the $250,000 target achievable.
[08:00]
A significant breach in the crypto space occurs as a New Zealand man is arrested in connection with a $265 million scam tied to an FBI investigation. The individual, based in Wellington, was implicated in manipulating victims to launder large sums of cryptocurrency through multiple platforms.
Notable Quote:
“Digital asset theft skyrocketed in April with nearly $360 million stolen across 18 hacking incidents.” – JV [10:45]
This incident underscores the escalating challenges in securing digital assets and highlights the importance of robust security measures within the crypto community.
[11:00]
Basil Medical, a Singapore-based healthcare provider, announced a bold plan to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin through a share swap arrangement. Despite the strategic benefits outlined, including a stronger balance sheet and increased financial flexibility, the company’s stock plummeted by 15%.
Notable Quote:
“Our Bitcoin treasury will help us build a premier healthcare platform across high-growth Asian markets.” – Basil Medical CEO [13:20]
The negative market reaction reflects investor skepticism about cryptocurrency as a treasury asset, drawing parallels to previous instances like GameStop’s drastic stock decline following similar announcements.
[17:00]
Vuori Mizrach, the Mayor of Panama City, hinted at establishing a Bitcoin reserve after discussions with El Salvador’s Bitcoin leaders, Max Kaiser and Stacy Herbert. This move follows Panama’s recent approval to accept cryptocurrencies for public payments, including taxes and municipal fees.
Notable Quote:
“Bitcoin is transforming Central America.” – Max Kaiser [19:05]
The initiative aligns with ongoing trends in Central America, where countries like El Salvador are pioneering the integration of Bitcoin into national financial systems.
[20:00]
Financial guru Robert Kiyosaki forecasts Bitcoin reaching $250,000 amid growing distrust in central banking systems. He attributes this rise to factors like inflationary pressures, unsustainable debt levels, and questionable monetary policies.
Notable Quote:
“Why will gold, silver, and Bitcoin continue to grow in value? Because the Marxist central bank system is crashing.” – Robert Kiyosaki [21:30]
Kiyosaki’s endorsement reinforces the narrative of Bitcoin as a reliable hedge against traditional financial instability, encouraging investors to “buy more, do not sell.”
[24:00]
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmax, shares an optimistic outlook, predicting Bitcoin could nearly double from its current price within weeks, potentially reaching $250,000 by summer.
Notable Quote:
“Bitcoin could explode by roughly between 44% and 92% from the current price.” – Arthur Hayes [26:10]
Hayes attributes this potential surge to geopolitical tensions, increased money supply, and upcoming volatility driven by policy shifts, particularly those related to trade tariffs.
Max Kaiser and Stacy Herbert’s Role in Bitcoin Policy
[19:45]
Max Kaiser and Stacy Herbert are pivotal in shaping Bitcoin policies in Central America. They advocate for leveraging renewable energy sources, like El Salvador’s geothermal and Panama’s hydroelectric power, to support Bitcoin mining operations sustainably.
Notable Quote:
“Bitcoin is the safest of all the safe havens.” – Max Kaiser [20:30]
Their efforts highlight the strategic integration of Bitcoin into national economies, promoting both financial innovation and environmental sustainability.
[25:00]
In the interactive Q&A segment, JV engages with listeners’ questions, addressing topics such as Bitcoin’s market resilience, security measures against crypto theft, and the implications of high-profile endorsements by figures like Kiyosaki and Hayes.
Notable Interaction:
“Protect your keys, not your keys. Nacho cheese.” – JV [17:19]
This playful yet crucial reminder emphasizes the importance of secure cryptocurrency storage practices to mitigate the risks of hacking and theft.
Episode 1994 of Crypto News Alerts provides listeners with a thorough analysis of Bitcoin’s promising future, bolstered by expert predictions and significant market developments. Despite challenges like crypto scams and stock volatility following Bitcoin acquisitions by corporations, the overarching sentiment remains bullish. Influential voices in the finance and crypto sectors, such as Robert Kiyosaki and Arthur Hayes, advocate for Bitcoin’s potential to serve as a dominant financial asset amidst global economic uncertainties.
Listeners are encouraged to stay informed, protect their digital assets, and consider the long-term benefits of holding Bitcoin as part of a diversified investment strategy.
Notable Closing Quote:
“Buy more Bitcoin, do not sell. HODL.” – JV [22:45]
Stay tuned for more insights and updates on Crypto News Alerts, your #1 source for daily Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news.