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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 41 MIN

Constructing a Portfolio

from The DeFi Report · host Michael Nadeau

In this episode of The DeFi Report, Mike and Ryan lay out Mike’s full portfolio construction framework for a crypto bear market. We walk through how he sizes Bitcoin as the anchor, how core and high-beta assets fit into the cycle, and why price matters more than narratives right now. Mike also shares fair value targets across nearly 30 assets, explains why most investors rush entries too early, and what signals he’s waiting for before going risk-on again.----📣THE DEFI REPORT | FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEhttps://thedefireport.transistor.fm/https://thedefireport.io/https://x.com/the_defi_reporthttps://x.com/JustDeauIt----TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:50 Market Overview & Conditions4:03 Constructing a Portfolio7:00 Importance of Bitcoin10:41 Core Assets Explained13:26 Long-Term Holds Strategy14:06 Risk-On Assets Discussion17:36 Price Targets for Each Sleeve20:54 Core Asset Candidates29:13 Long-Term Holds & Watchlist33:13 Meme Coins and Market Cycles36:41 Analyzing the Watchlist40:30 Closing & Disclaimers----Not financial or tax advice. For educational purposes only.

In this episode of The DeFi Report, Mike and Ryan lay out Mike’s full portfolio construction framework for a crypto bear market. We walk through how he sizes Bitcoin as the anchor, how core and high-beta assets fit into the cycle, and why price matters more than narratives right now. Mike also shares fair value targets across nearly 30 assets, explains why most investors rush entries too early, and what signals he’s waiting for before going risk-on again.----📣THE DEFI REPORT | FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEhttps://thedefireport.transistor.fm/https://thedefireport.io/https://x.com/the_defi_reporthttps://x.com/JustDeauIt----TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:50 Market Overview & Conditions4:03 Constructing a Portfolio7:00 Importance of Bitcoin10:41 Core Assets Explained13:26 Long-Term Holds Strategy14:06 Risk-On Assets Discussion17:36 Price Targets for Each Sleeve20:54 Core Asset Candidates29:13 Long-Term Holds & Watchlist33:13 Meme Coins and Market Cycles36:41 Analyzing the Watchlist40:30 Closing & Disclaimers----Not financial or tax advice. For educational purposes only.

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