Are We 70% Through the Bear Market? Rekt Capital, Fed Rate Hikes & Swyftx Trends

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.