Tapping Into Crypto

When we're stuck in a low-volatility range and the charts are just going sideways, it’s easy for people to lose patience, trade out of boredom, and start making mountains out of molehills.

To help cut through the noise with a steady pair of hands, Pav is joined by Trader Travis, founder of The Crypto Mastermind, one of the longest-running crypto communities in the world.

Travis and Pav hash out the recent ColdCard wallet exploit and what it actually means for self-custody right now. They dig into how market narratives have shifted away from over-promised tech toward meme coins and fresh volume in ecosystems like Hyperliquid, Robinhood, and Solana. Plus, Travis breaks down his level-to-level DCA strategy, how to avoid taking unnecessary paper cuts during boring market phases, and a few key tax considerations so you don't burn your capital when conditions get tricky.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Pav welcomes OG community founder Trader Travis to discuss keeping cool during market lulls.

02:57 Unpacking open-source security risks and how investors should approach self-custody.

10:41 Why meme coins took over after failed tech promises and where trading volume is shifting now.

14:18 How Travis spots active trading ecosystems using chart volume over Twitter hype.

15:24 A simple, disciplined framework for buying support levels instead of chasing weekend pumps.

18:03 Why sideways markets punish emotional traders and how self-awareness prevents forced losses.

22:29 Important considerations on tax changes, portfolio losses, and long-term investing vs. active trading.

… and much more!

Connect with Travis on X: https://x.com/trader_travis

Or join his community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecryptomastermind

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

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If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Markets are split down the middle right now - bulls are frothing, bears are doomer-posting, and everyone’s arguing on X.

To clear out the noise, Pav brings in Joe Shew and Sam MacDonald from Crypto Consulting Institute (CCI) for a mid-year reality check. They jump straight into the big questions: is the classic four-year cycle officially dead, or are institutions just taking profits faster?

Plus, they break down macro headaches like Fed rate moves, the Clarity Act deadline, and why altcoins like ETH and Hyperliquid are quietly holding up while everyone hates on Bitcoin.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Pav, Joe, and Sam (CCI) break down why sentiment is so split right now.

02:38 Debating whether the traditional four-year framework still works against new market structures.

04:28 Retail Strategy vs. Institutional Profit-Taking

16:28 Unpacking rate hikes, Saylor headlines, the Coldcard breach, and the Clarity Act timer.

19:07 Why peak fear and hate around BTC usually signals we're near a bottom.

20:14 Why ETH and Hyperliquid (HYPE) are building solid support levels while BTC sits sideways.

27:08 Simple tools and frameworks to track on-chain data without getting overwhelmed.

… and much more!

Connect with Joe Shew on LinkedIn

Connect with Sam MacDonald on LinkedIn

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

A fresh wave of bottom calls, meme coin frenzies, and institutional data suggests digital asset markets might be much closer to a turnaround than many think.

Beneath the surface of a quiet winter, on-chain activity is heating up as retail interest returns and long-term investors position themselves for the next cycle.

In this episode, Ted and Pav dissect recent bullish takes from prominent crypto analysts on X, weighing Zach Pandor's interest rate outlook against PlanB's Stock-to-Flow model and Rekt Capital's bear market structure. They dive into Swyftx's latest report, highlighting why self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are aggressively buying the dip and how AI adoption is set to supercharge freelance stablecoin payments

Finally, they cover the Robinhood and Coinbase DeFi wallet launches and wrap up with what a potential Fed interest rate decision means for crypto heading into August.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Ted and Pav catch up on local weather, family updates, and the recent wave of bottom calls flooding social media.

02:16 Exploring how new meme coin activity on Robinhood Chain and Coinbase's new DeFi wallet feature are bringing traders back to life.

07:05 Looking at institutional real-world asset updates and how clearinghouses are moving trillions of dollars onto the blockchain.

07:40 Why the upcoming August deadline could act as either a massive catalyst or another short-term headwind.

09:24 Breaking down bottom-call perspectives from Zach Pandor (Grayscale), PlanB (Stock-to-Flow), and Rekt Capital.

20:21 Why 99% of Hyperliquid's free cash going into token buybacks sets a new utility standard for future protocols.

23:10 Examining how Australian SMSFs are accelerating long-term buys and how AI agents are driving freelance stablecoin payments.

31:34 What the market vs. bank disconnect on interest rates means for crypto's next major move.

… and much more!

Check out the Swyftx End of Quarter Industry Report Q2 2026 here

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Ted returns from his Brisbane trip to rejoin Pav as digital asset markets settle into a quiet lull.

With global sporting events wrapping up and risk markets catching their breath, they discuss whether this boring sideways action signals that crypto is entering its classic bottoming phase.

In this episode, they break down Bitcoin’s recent slide following Middle East geopolitical tensions and explain why boring markets offer ideal DCA conditions for long-term investors. They contrast Bitcoin’s holding power against tech stocks, noting SpaceX’s 46% post-IPO drop and how cheap AI models like Alibaba’s Qwen 3 are threatening big tech valuations.

Finally, they cover BlackRock’s $70B tokenization expansion, PancakeSwap’s surprising $1B revenue milestone, and a sobering $1.5B retail liquidation event in South Korea.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Ted returns from traveling as the guys reflect on market apathy during major global sporting events

02:00 Why sideways price action following geopolitical friction in the Middle East offers a calm entry point for multi-year horizons

03:36 SpaceX & the AI valuation threat

09:36 Balancing meme coin price gains against upcoming team and investor token unlock dates

13:36 How TradFi giants are preparing to bring private credit and treasuries directly onto the blockchain

17:00 Ted pulls up a chart/table showing the top 10 revenue-generating crypto apps and which app outpaced Hyperliquid

21:40 South Korea’s $1.5B margin wipeout, a cautionary breakdown

… and much more!

Check out the chart Ted used for this episode here: https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos/the-five-most-important-crypto-charts-from-q2

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

The feedback is officially in and the crowd has spoken: Pav is no longer allowed to do solo episodes. Fortunately, Calum is back in the co-pilot seat today, calling in from a high-tech fitness and wellness center in Bali to help Pav navigate a wild week of on-chain and off-chain market moves.

This week, the boys break down how geopolitical oil shocks are hitting household budgets and bringing Bitcoin back down under the $63K mark. On the positive side, Bitcoin ETFs just saw their first green week of inflows after two straight months of net selling. Pav and Calum unpack the psychological shift behind Michael Saylor's Strategy as a major change in behavior that might signal where we actually are in this market cycle.

Calum also shares an absolutely wild on-chain story who quietly walked away with $20 million from the Bonk DAO treasury.They also look at why the upcoming August recess deadline is putting massive pressure on the US Clarity Act.

You’ll hear:

00:00 Is Pav still allowed to do solo episodes?

03:36 Breaking down the first green week of ETF flows in two months

05:34 Why revenue-generating models are changing what investors expect from new infrastructure tokens and DAOs.

14:34 What it means for the market when crypto's biggest programmatic buyer decides to hold cash.

18:21 The Clarity Act Recess countdown and what happens if it fails to pass before the August recess. 22:56 The $20 Million Bonk DAO Heist

… and much more!

Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here.

Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc

To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto

If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx.

This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.