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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 50 MIN

SpaceX's AI Acquisition, Fed Rate Cuts, and Bitcoin Margin Call Risks

from Millionaire Mindcast · host Matt Aitchison

This week, we unpack a massive news cycle, starting with the geopolitical and economic implications of the newly announced Iran conflict agreement and its immediate impact on oil prices. We also preview the highly anticipated first FOMC meeting under Kevin Warsh, analyzing recent inflation data and consumer spending trends to predict whether a July rate cut is still on the table.We dive deep into the markets, examining the latest S&P 500 volatility and why the AI sector still has room to run without being in a bubble. Finally, we break down SpaceX's massive $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, explore the hidden bear trap within the ongoing SpaceX IPO retail pump, and analyze the very real risks of Michael Saylor facing a margin call on his leveraged Bitcoin strategy.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDGeopolitical market impacts from the US-Iran MOU and falling oil pricesFed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting and rate cut expectationsMay PPI and CPI inflation data versus slowing summer consumer spendingS&P 500 technical analysis and the potential for a gap fill correctionSpaceX's $60 billion all-stock acquisition of AI company CursorFTX's missed $3 billion return on early Cursor investmentsPost-IPO retail liquidity traps and the upcoming SpaceX share lockup expirationMSTR convertible debt risks and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin margin call scenarioThe stale real estate market and million-dollar starter homes in 242 citiesFannie Mae backing a $4.2 million real estate transaction using Bitcoin collateralKEY TAKEAWAYSDo not fall for the retail IPO trap. With 95% of SpaceX shares locked up, the current price pump is retail-driven, creating a potential bear trap when insider lockups expire next June.AI is not a bubble; it is a fundamental tech shift. Massive capital movements, like SpaceX acquiring Cursor for $60 billion, prove that intelligent money is still betting heavily on AI integration and efficiency.Over-leveraged Bitcoin strategies carry catastrophic risks. If MicroStrategy cannot meet its dividend or debt obligations, the resulting sell-off could trigger a massive margin call and crash the broader crypto market.Real estate requires extreme patience in this environment. With starter homes hitting $1 million in record cities and interest rates staying elevated, the smartest strategy is to prioritize cash flow and conservative underwriting over volume.Pay attention to geopolitical relief for economic upside. If the Iran conflict resolution holds, falling energy prices will significantly cool inflation data, giving the Fed the exact cover they need to initiate rate cuts.PULL QUOTES"Only 5% of SpaceX stock is floating right now. When the 95% lockup expires next June, retail investors will get caught in a massive bear trap.""AI is not a bubble. It is simply the new stage of the world, and companies are deploying massive capital into where the leverage will be next.""It is better to do no deal than a bad deal. Real estate is in a stale decade, and you have to be wildly conservative with your capital."CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONGet your investment portfolio reviewed by Ryan's team: Text "X-ray" to 844-447-1555Discover the Imagos Income Fund for consistent passive returns: Text "income" to 844-447-1555Subscribe to the Wealth Intelligence Brief newsletter: Text "WIB" to 844-447-1555

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