Macro Outlook in 2022: Bullish or Bearish?

There's a narrative in the crypto space that digital assets are uncorrelated to other markets. In fact, the opposite is true. Francis Hunt returns to analyze Bitcoin's price action relative to forex markets, bonds, and U.S. equities. We could see a brief rally, but we're still in a "risk-off environment," says Hunt. "Do not become overly aggressive to the bullish side. People are going to call this bottom one cycle too soon." But it's not all doom and gloom from The Market Sniper. Hunt believes Federal Reserve policy is driving U.S. dollar strength, so he's trading the greenback. He walks Real Vision's Ash Bennington through his forex trades, noting that forex markets have been "the new crypto markets." Recorded on May 17, 2022.

Where did Web2 end? Where does Web3 begin? Where’s the overlap? With things moving so fast it all seems like a blur, this conversation between Jeff Kauffman and Mathew Sweezey is an opportunity to slow things down and get to know the metaverse. Kauffman, founder of JUMP and Parachute, talks to Sweezey, co-founder of Salesforce Web3 Studio, about how the world’s biggest CRM software company is branding and marketing itself for the new paradigm. Sweezey and Kauffman talk about how companies can adapt to meta-native consumers, the monetization of social media, and the overall utility of blockchain-based solutions. Recorded on May 16, 2022.

The price of Ethereum has dropped significantly over the past 12 months. But, as longtime investor and community member Ryan Berckmans says, "Ethereum is still in its awkward teenage years and is now moving to adulthood." Berckmans joins Real Vision’s Ash Bennington to talk about how blockchain will disrupt e-commerce, the upcoming merge, and how crypto represents the rediscovery of traditional economic connections. Recorded on May 10, 2022.