Signs of a Cycle Bottom?

Signs of a Cycle Bottom?

From The DeFi Report by Michael Nadeau

May 20, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 20

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential cycle low for Bitcoin and various market signals affecting its price.

Bitcoin may have already hit its cycle low, but the confirmation signal still hasn’t fired. Mike and Ryan break down the bull case for a $60K bottom, why realized cap and supply in profit matter, what top-buyer cohorts are still signaling, and how inflation, rising yields, and a potential Fed hike could force one more drop. ---- 📣GALAXY | INSTITUTIONAL DIGITAL FINANCE https://bankless.cc/Galaxy ---- 🎯THE DEFI REPORT | FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE https://thedefireport.cc/tdr-rss https://thedefireport.transistor.fm/ https://x.com/the_defi_report https://x.com/JustDeauIt The Watch List: Zcash (ZEC) https://thedefireport.io/research/the-watch-list-zcash-zec ---- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:16 Realized Cap Signals 12:17 Supply Profit Check 14:11 RSI & Cycle Lows 18:01 Coins Still Need Rotation 20:51 Inflation & Yields 31:00 Key Levels & Scenarios 34:17 Altcoin Rotation Watch 36:52 Closing & Disclaimers ---- Not financial or tax advice. For educational purposes only.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Nadeau

Guest: Ryan

Topics covered

  • Bitcoin
  • cycle low
  • inflation
  • investing
  • crypto market

Keywords

  • Bitcoin
  • cycle bottom
  • realized cap
  • supply in profit
  • inflation
  • Fed hike
  • Zcash

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Products: Zcash (ZEC)

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