Bitcoin Has All the Good News… So Why Isn’t It Going Up? w/ Scott Melker

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Bitcoin has never had better headlines. Institutional adoption. Government-level discussions. Tokenization of global markets. Stablecoins are eating traditional finance alive. And yet… price is stuck. In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Scott Melker breaks down why this market feels so frustrating, confusing, and exhausting, and why that might actually be the most dangerous phase for crypto investors. ~~~~~ 🌐 Unlock the bridge between Wall Street and Web3, see how Chainlink makes tokenization actually work: https://out.milkroad.com/Chainlink2025Podcast 🌍 Stablecoins just got an upgrade, Bridge makes them instant, global, and dead simple for businesses: https://out.milkroad.com/Bridge2025Podcast 📊 Discover crypto’s onchain S&P 500, check out Reserve’s DTFs: https://out.milkroad.com/Reserve2025Podcast ~~~~~ 🔧 Tools & Channels 🥛 Free Milk Road Newsletters: https://milkroad.com/subscribe/checkout/crypto/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=pod-dec15 🥛 Go PRO and become a better investor: https://milkroad.com/subscribe/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=pod-dec15 🥛 Swap seamlessly across Ethereum & Solana: https://swap.milkroad.com ~~~~~ ✊ Follow Milk Road on Social Media: 👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://link.milkroad.com/X 👉 Spotify: https://link.milkroad.com/spotify 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://link.milkroad.com/apple-podcast ~~~~~ 🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙 Scott Melker X: https://x.com/scottmelker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMelker ~~~~~ ⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱ 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Why the Crypto Market Feels Stable… but Wrong 03:31 – Has Crypto Become an Afterthought in a Macro-Driven Market? 07:20 – Get the Drama, the Deals, and the Smartest Ways to Invest in AI 07:43 – Did Scott Expect Crypto to Look Like This 3 Years Ago? 09:09 – How Unmet Expectations Broke This Market’s Momentum 11:30 – The Biggest Misconception Crypto Investors Believe Right Now 13:20 – Key Technical Levels and How Market Bottoms Actually Form 17:18 – Bridge 17:41 – Reserve 18:07 – How to Build a Crypto Portfolio in Today’s Market 22:47 – Scott’s Honest Take on Altcoins 26:00 – Investing Beyond Crypto: Stocks, Real Estate & Macro Views 28:07 – Chainlink 28:27 – Reassessing Conviction: Why You Own What You Own 33:14 – Global Liquidity Risks: China, Japan, and What Comes Next #crypto #bitcoin #marketanalysis 📃 Disclaimer 📃 The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. The speakers are not licensed financial advisors or registered investment advisors. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses. The speakers do not guarantee any specific outcome or profit. Viewers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.