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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 34 MIN

The DeFi Report Podcast | Was the Fed Rate Cut a False Signal for Crypto?

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The Fed cut rates and announced $40B/month in T bill purchases. Is that the signal to buy back into crypto? Mike says no. In this episode, we explain why “QE light” is not real easing, the key indicators Mike needs before flipping risk on, and what Bitcoin’s onchain market structure suggests about where this cycle could go next. ---- 📣THE DEFI REPORT | FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE https://thedefireport.transistor.fm/ https://thedefireport.io/ https://x.com/the_defi_report https://x.com/JustDeauIt ---- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to the DeFi Report 2:28 Current Market Positioning 9:25 Federal Reserve's Actions Explained 13:13 Economic Conditions & Predictions 18:35 Big Picture of Economic Strategy 23:17 Analyzing Bitcoin's Market Structure 29:57 Closing & Future Outlook ---- Not financial or tax advice. For educational purposes only.

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