The Hivemind team unpacks Bitcoin hitting $100k, from strategic reserves to market psychology. They explore the importance of conviction over FOMO and the challenges of narrative rotation. Jose and Yan breakdown Ethena's yield mechanisms and their impact on the broader DeFi landscape taking center stage. The episode wraps with a discussion about the realness of AI innovation in crypto. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:42) Bitcoin $100k Prediction

(9:59) Catching Narratives VS Conviction

(20:27) HyperLiquid's Template Airdrop

(39:34) Ethena Yield & Sustainability

(51:39) Ethena's Investment Case

(1:02:06) AI Winners

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Hivemind: BTC's $100K Run, Ethena's Yield Meta, and Our Bull Market Bets

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