Beyond Bitcoin
Crypto and digital assets; the week’s news and events in the rear vision mirror. Keeping it simple and hypothesising about what these events might mean to our favourite assets and to us as humans living into the digital world. Enjoy two blokes chatting one from a fund management viewpoint (Deryck Graham) and one deeper dive tech (Nitin Gaur). Let the chat and banter begin and remember feel free to contribute to future topics and to leave comments.
Episodes

6 hours ago
6 hours ago
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Senior Analyst Greg Galton discuss the anticipated altcoin season and why Bitcoin's market dominance remains strong at 60%. They delve into the impact of the 35 million meme coins on the altcoin cycle, U.S. Crypto Task Force's focus on a National Bitcoin Reserve, and institutional interest in Bitcoin. The talk explores regulatory uncertainties around altcoins, market liquidity constraints, and the influence of meme coins like Trump coin on the market. The discussion also touches on the future potential of DeFi, AI, and real-world asset tokenisation in the crypto industry.
00:00 Introduction: Where is the Altcoin Season?
00:40 Market Volatility and Bitcoin Dominance
01:03 US Crypto Task Force and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
01:57 Altcoin Market and Meme Coins Impact
03:02 Regulatory Uncertainty and Institutional Interest
04:48 Meme Coins Proliferation and Market Liquidity
08:30 Institutional Support and Digital Assets
10:16 Historical Perspective: ICO Boom to DeFi
11:55 Current Market Sentiment and Future Outlook
14:26 Investment Strategies and Final Thoughts
21:51 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
#BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #CryptoRegulatoryTrends #CryptoAnalysis #AltTokenValue 💰🌐📈

6 hours ago
6 hours ago
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Senior Analyst Greg Galton discuss the anticipated altcoin season and why Bitcoin's market dominance remains strong at 60%. They delve into the impact of the 35 million meme coins on the altcoin cycle, U.S. Crypto Task Force's focus on a National Bitcoin Reserve, and institutional interest in Bitcoin. The talk explores regulatory uncertainties around altcoins, market liquidity constraints, and the influence of meme coins like Trump coin on the market. The discussion also touches on the future potential of DeFi, AI, and real-world asset tokenisation in the crypto industry.
00:00 Introduction: Where is the Altcoin Season?
00:40 Market Volatility and Bitcoin Dominance
01:03 US Crypto Task Force and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
01:57 Altcoin Market and Meme Coins Impact
03:02 Regulatory Uncertainty and Institutional Interest
04:48 Meme Coins Proliferation and Market Liquidity
08:30 Institutional Support and Digital Assets
10:16 Historical Perspective: ICO Boom to DeFi
11:55 Current Market Sentiment and Future Outlook
14:26 Investment Strategies and Final Thoughts
21:51 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
#BeyondBitcoin #CryptoUpdate #WallStreetCrypto #TokenSecurity #CryptoRegulatoryTrends #CryptoAnalysis #AltTokenValue 💰🌐📈

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.
00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.
00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, hosts Deryck Graham and Greg Galton dive into the recent trends in Bitcoin and its reaction to current events like Trump's tariffs. They explore the potential for ETFs and why Ripple and Dogecoin might be included in these funds. The discussion also highlights the arguments between Ethereum and Bitcoin proponents, Bitcoin's response to market shifts, and strategies to avoid scams when purchasing tokens on decentralised exchanges. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Metcalfe's Law on cryptocurrency valuation and debate the future roles of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the financial ecosystem.
00:00 Introduction to This Week's Topics00:37 Bitcoin's Recent Rollercoaster Ride03:53 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: The Ongoing Debate05:47 The Case for Sound Money: Bitcoin's Strengths11:42 Dogecoin and XRP: Unlikely ETF Candidates17:19 Avoiding Mistakes on Decentralised Exchanges19:44 Conclusion and Final Tips

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this week’s episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Derek Graham and Greg Galton, Chief Analyst at Portal Asset Management, discuss the impact of Trump’s recent tariff announcements on the crypto market, which caused a temporary flash crash. They delve into Bitcoin’s resilience compared to altcoins, the growing adoption of Bitcoin by institutional and corporate investors, and the challenges facing altcoins amidst an overwhelming number of tokens. The episode also explores whether an altcoin season is on the horizon and suggests strategic approaches to crypto investing.
Tune in for insightful market analysis and predictions.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
00:30 Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto Market Impact
01:57 Bitcoin vs Altcoins: Market Reactions
04:54 The Future of Altcoins
10:10 Investment Strategies in Crypto
17:50 Bitcoin’s Dominance and Future Outlook
20:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this week’s episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Derek Graham and Greg Galton, Chief Analyst at Portal Asset Management, discuss the impact of Trump’s recent tariff announcements on the crypto market, which caused a temporary flash crash. They delve into Bitcoin’s resilience compared to altcoins, the growing adoption of Bitcoin by institutional and corporate investors, and the challenges facing altcoins amidst an overwhelming number of tokens. The episode also explores whether an altcoin season is on the horizon and suggests strategic approaches to crypto investing.
Tune in for insightful market analysis and predictions.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
00:30 Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto Market Impact
01:57 Bitcoin vs Altcoins: Market Reactions
04:54 The Future of Altcoins
10:10 Investment Strategies in Crypto
17:50 Bitcoin’s Dominance and Future Outlook
20:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Deryck Graham and guest Nitin Gaur discuss the latest trends and updates in the tech world as we step into 2025. They explore the significant advances in artificial intelligence and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi), the evolving regulatory landscape under the new U.S. administration, and the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain technologies. The episode highlights the opportunities for institutional and individual investors, the rise of AI agentic frameworks, and the future trajectory of Bitcoin and digital financial inclusion. Stay tuned for insights on how these developments are reshaping global markets and investment strategies.
00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
01:03 Technological Shifts in Finance
02:38 AI's Role in DeFi
06:17 Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Changes
11:05 Global Impact and Future Outlook
18:17 Financial Inclusion and Remittances
20:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
In this episode of Beyond Bitcoin, host Deryck Graham and guest Nitin Gaur discuss the latest trends and updates in the tech world as we step into 2025. They explore the significant advances in artificial intelligence and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi), the evolving regulatory landscape under the new U.S. administration, and the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain technologies. The episode highlights the opportunities for institutional and individual investors, the rise of AI agentic frameworks, and the future trajectory of Bitcoin and digital financial inclusion. Stay tuned for insights on how these developments are reshaping global markets and investment strategies.
00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
01:03 Technological Shifts in Finance
02:38 AI's Role in DeFi
06:17 Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Changes
11:05 Global Impact and Future Outlook
18:17 Financial Inclusion and Remittances
20:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
In this special episode of Beyond Bitcoin, Deryck and Greg delve into the implications of Trump's executive orders on the cryptocurrency market. They explore the potential impact on Bitcoin's strategic reserves, discuss the volatility in Bitcoin prices, and analyse the broader repercussions for crypto regulations and stablecoins. They also touch upon Trump's controversial release of the Trump token and his business ties to the crypto industry. Additionally, the episode covers the evolving role of Bitcoin in corporate and national treasuries, along with projected growth in the stablecoin ecosystem. Join the discussion to understand how these developments could shape the future of cryptocurrency.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Trump's Executive Orders and Crypto Speculation
01:23 Market Reactions and Volatility
02:52 Trump's Actions and Crypto Implications
04:45 Conflict of Interest and Regulatory Changes
07:45 Stablecoins and De-dollarisation
10:50 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Market Impact
14:44 Corporate Adoption and Future Predictions
20:58 Conclusion and Future Discussions
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