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Bitcoin Just Flipped! Is the Bottom Finally In? w/ Kris Bullock & Bijan Maleki | Trading the Markets August 26, 2026

Real Vision: Finance & Investing

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In this episode of Trading the Markets on Real Vision, the guest Chris Bullock and host Bijan Malecki analyze recent crypto price action following a massive three-day short squeeze driven by Binance perpetual liquidations and favorable macroeconomic announcements. They discuss whether the crypto market bottom is finally in, reviewing key technical indicators including the short-term holder realized price, monthly mega trends, and a spike in bull market support bands. The conversation also covers weekly inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, US retail sentiment via the Coinbase premium index, and relative strength across various altcoins and major assets like Hyperliquid, Solana, and Ethereum. Listeners get a detailed technical breakdown of how to identify market leaders, assess consolidation versus retracement, and navigate asset rotation when dealing with underperforming altcoins.

  • Monitor ETF inflows and weekly closes to confirm whether a short squeeze is supported by organic spot buying. 6:19
  • Look for assets showing sideways consolidation rather than sharp retracements after major market breakouts. 28:45
  • Compare an asset price to its previous weekly close to gauge its relative strength and market leadership. 32:02
  • Rotate out of assets that fail to hold key trend lines and into tokens demonstrating strong relative momentum. 41:46
  • Use market breadth and altcoin indices as a starting point, then verify chart patterns before buying. 53:09

Chapters

  1. 0:06
    Show Introduction and Host Greeting

    Hosts introduce the episode, set the stage for a deep dive into recent crypto market movements.

  2. 1:24
    Chart Theme Debate and Audience Feedback

    Hosts discuss the preference for black versus white charts, reflecting audience voting and future adjustments.

  3. 2:36
    Binance Liquidations and Short Squeeze Analysis

    Exploration of Binance perp liquidations, the mechanics of short squeezes, and their impact on Bitcoin price action.

  4. 8:20
    Retail Sentiment via Coinbase Premium Index

    Assessment of US retail buying pressure through the Coinbase premium index and its implications for Bitcoin's trend.

  5. 10:48
    Bottoming Signals and Realized Price Support

    Detailed explanation of the short-term holder realized price as a bottoming signal and its recent reversal.

  6. 15:54
    Monthly Mega Trend and Cycle Confirmation

    Analysis of the monthly mega trend line, Brezert indicator, and confluence signals indicating a potential bull market start.

  7. 18:00
    Altcoin Performance and Asset Allocation Advice

    Discussion of top-performing altcoins, their technical strength, and guidance on reallocating underperforming assets.

  8. 46:31
    Rec’s Bottoming Pattern and Volume Surge

    Discussion of Rec’s recent price action, volume increase, and support levels.

  9. 48:27
    Rec’s Market Cap and Project Fundamentals

    Review of Rec’s market cap, NFT collection, and overall project health.

  10. 50:16
    Dogecoin’s Performance vs Meme Sector

    Analysis of Dogecoin’s lagging performance compared to other meme coins and its market cap position.

  11. 52:30
    Altcoin Bang‑for‑Buck Strategy

    Guidance on selecting altcoins based on the altcoin season index, relative strength, and recent price action.

Highlights

  • 3:54

    Epic Three-Day Short Squeezeinsight

    The crypto market experienced one of the largest short squeezes in Bitcoin history, lasting three full days and creating forced mechanical buying that drove prices sharply upward.

  • 6:19

    Record Weekly ETF Inflowsdata

    Weekly net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs reached their highest level in over a year, surpassing the inflow numbers seen right before the previous market peak.

  • 13:37

    Short-Term Realized Price Reversalinsight

    The average on-chain cost basis for short-term holders flipped upward after a breakout, signaling a structural shift where recent buyers remain in profit and act as support.

  • 17:31

    Spike in Bull Market Bandsdata

    The number of top assets trading above their bull market support band jumped from the low twenties up to 52 out of nowhere over the course of a single week.

  • 28:05

    Hyperliquid All-Time Highsstrategy

    Hyperliquid set new all-time highs and closed the week above any previous high wick, displaying textbook consolidation instead of a deep retrace.

  • 36:05

    Bond Yields and Debasement Tradedebate

    Following statements from the Treasury regarding bond buybacks, bond yields dropped and the debasement trade kicked in as investors sought independence in Bitcoin and gold.

Quotes

  • “The line itself has started to flip back up. This is a big signal. And not only that, but the Bitcoin price drastically rose up through it and is now flipping it.”
    Unnamed speaker · 13:53
  • “I mean, it did lose it, but it's back up into the range. Uh, it also had a really big week last week, 35%, which is respectable.”
    Unnamed speaker · 46:37
  • “Um, I like the fact that it still bounced as much as it did over the past week. So I'll take that.”
    Unnamed speaker · 47:09
  • “I think Hyperliquid is, is again there. Pumped up fun is another one.”
    Unnamed speaker · 54:27
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About this episode

Bijan Maleki and Kris Bullock are back to break down a potentially important shift in the macro setup for crypto. With the U. S. Treasury stepping up long-dated bond buybacks, long-end yields are falling and the dollar is weakening, conditions that could become increasingly supportive for bitcoin, gold, and other risk assets. 👉 Have a question for Kris? Join the live show every Wednesday at 1pm ET in the RV Discord. Register here: https://discord.gg/FTQsrUhD9Z. 🔥 Get 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe Timestamps: 00:00 - Crypto Market Recap: What Drove the Massive Rally? 02:25 - Bitcoin’s Historic Three-Day Short Squeeze Explained 05:48 - Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge to a One-Year High 08:08 - U. S. Retail Investors Are Buying Bitcoin Again 10:23 - Altcoins Rally as Crypto Market Breadth Surges 11:30 - Bitcoin Bottom Signal: Is the Bear Market Ending? 15:27 - Bitcoin’s Monthly Trend Nears a Major Bullish Flip 19:14 - Is a New Bitcoin Bull Market Starting? 23:10 - Liquidity, Bond Yields & the Bitcoin Debasement Trade 27:35 - Hyperliquid Hits a New All-Time High 31:28 - Solana & Ethereum Show Major Relative Strength 34:18 - The Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin Right Now 35:06 - Sui & NEAR Lag the Crypto Market Rally 40:21 - Should You Rotate From Weak Altcoins Into Market Leaders? 44:00 - PENGU, ESP & the Strongest Altcoin Setups 46:08 - REKT, Robinhood Chain & Emerging Crypto Plays 50:12 - Dogecoin vs Hyperliquid: Which Has More Upside? 52:04 - Best Crypto Trades: What to Buy After the Rally? #bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #btc #ethereum #altcoins #cryptomarket #cryptotrading #bitcoinprice #technicalanalysis #macro #liquidity #investing #trading #etf #nvidia #ai #realvision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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Topics

  • Bitcoin
  • Sui
  • Solana
  • Doge
  • Rec
  • Pengu
  • Near
  • SPX
  • ETF
  • Ethereum

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