Tapping Into Crypto

Tapping Into Crypto is here to breakdown everything you need to know about Cryptocurrency right from the very beginning 🙌🏼. We interview leaders in this space along with real life investors providing you with the knowledge you need to start your Crypto journey 💻.

  1. 5d ago

    Unlocking Crypto-Backed Loans: Benefits, LVR Risks & Tokenised Collateral with Chris Giovine

    How do crypto-backed loans work, and how can investors access liquidity without selling their underlying digital assets? In this special edition of Tapping Into Crypto, Pav is joined in the studio by Swyftx Senior Product Manager Chris Giovine. After two long years of patiently waiting in the wings and dropping hints to get on the mic, Chris finally gets his turn in the hot seat! With the banter out of the way, Pav and Chris jump straight into the latest market developments and Bitcoin's key weekly close above the 50-week simple moving average (SMA). Together, they break down the mechanics, perks, and potential pitfalls of crypto-backed lending. Chris explains how collateralised loans mirror everyday secured loans like mortgages or car finance, demystifies Loan-to-Value Ratios (LVR), and contrasts high-risk instant DeFi liquidations with the safeguards built into centralised platforms.  Plus, the pair look ahead to a future where traders borrow against tokenised shares like Nvidia and share their price targets for the current cycle. You’ll hear:  00:00 Chris finally gets his mic moment and makes his highly anticipated debut on the show 02:4: The 50-Week SMA Close: Market conviction, higher lows, and four-year cycle bottom timing 05:37 What Is a Crypto Backed Loan? 09:43 Loan-to-Value Ratio calculations, collateral price fluctuations, and buffer management 10:25 Centralised Lending vs On-Chain DeFi: Comparing 90% LVR instant DeFi liquidations against centralised exchange customer support and 30-day grace periods 16:46 The future lending against tokenised stocks like Nvidia and S&P 500 index funds 21:33 Chris's $200K Bitcoin Prediction … and much more! DISCLAIMER:The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Loans are subject to lending criteria. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Credit provided by Web3 Loans Pty Ltd (ACN 668 516 952) and managed by Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd trading as Block Earner (ACN 655 090 869, Australian Credit Licence 542689) (Block Earner). Swyftx Pty Ltd (ACN 623 556 730) is an authorised credit representative (Credit Representative number 579667) of Block Earner. Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  2. Sep 23

    The 4-Year Cycle Broken? Pav & Ted on Market Floors, SEC Exemptions & Sui Ecosystem Gains

    The crypto markets are flashing green as Bitcoin surges back toward $86K, marking its highest level since January and leaving traders to ask a critical question: is the 4-year cycle officially broken?    Ted and Pav unpack the technical and fundamental shifts driving this sudden market resurgence. They analyse why the $58K range may have set the permanent cycle floor, how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on liquidity are sparking front-running moves, and why the 50-week moving average is signaling a transition into a multi-month bull market.    The boys also run through top weekly movers and dissect the SEC’s new 5-year Innovation Exemption for Tokenised Securities Venues (TSVs) following the failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate.   You’ll hear:  00:00 Bitcoin retests 86K as market sentiment shifts sharply bullish. 02:11 Comparing historical 80% bear market drawdowns to the recent 50% pullback. 03:55 Money printing expectations overshadowing the Clarity Act Senate failure. 05:17 New York Life tokenising high-yield debt on AVAX and AI agents on WhatsApp. 12:35 The 5-year innovation exemption and the rise of stock memes. 15:10 Technical analysis of the bull/bear market line in the sand. 18:35 Time cycles, historical drawdown comparisons, and strategic entry points. … and much more! Check out the 50-week moving average here: https://www.tradingview.com/x/PPYheR6i/  Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  3. Sep 16

    Regulatory Crossroads: Rate Hikes, Clarity Act Vote, $Laptop Token Collapse & Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

    Ted returns from New Zealand to join Pav for a crucial breakdown of regulatory milestones and macro developments shaping digital asset markets. In this episode, Pav and Ted dissect the collapse of Hunter Biden’s celebrity meme token, which plummeted 99% within an hour of launch. They unpack top weekly movers, focusing on Betway (BTW) and its yield-generating DeFi strategies backed by Tron Foundation, VVV's AI inference model, and PancakeSwap's surging $75M daily volume in tokenised stock trading. The boys also dive deep into the US Senate floor vote on the long-awaited Clarity Act, updates regarding the proposed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and upcoming rate hike decisions across the US, Japan, and Australia. Key Moments: 00:00 Ted’s Queenstown highlights and Waiheke Island wineries. 01:30 Hunter Biden $Laptop Token Collapse: Analyzing fully diluted valuations and celebrity token risks. 06:01 Institutional yield strategies, Tron backing, and decentralized AI inference. 10:05 Real-world assets (RWAs) and processing $75M in daily volume. 12:37 Clarity Act Senate Vote: Final draft revisions, bipartisan hurdles, and Polymarket sentiment shifts. 21:40  Central bank updates from the US, Japan, and Australia. 26:43 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's push for government BTC holdings. Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  4. Sep 9

    Beyond the Bitcoin Range: Cal & Pav on Fed Rate Hikes, The $9B Whale Warning & Robinhood Yields

    Calum is officially back in the studio with Pav following his two-month fitness retreat in Bali, stepping right into a week filled with major market developments and shifting on-chain trends! Cal and Pav jump straight into analyzing on-chain metrics after $9 billion in unrealised gains unlocked across new Bitcoin whale wallets. They unpack how a new meta on Robinhood Chain is allowing traders to earn daily stock dividends like Apple and Tesla equity simply by holding meme coins, while exploring why privacy tokens like ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% following recent SEC regulatory updates. Plus, Calum and Pav look under the hood at the $3.5B spot Bitcoin ETF monthly inflows and share their game plan for managing portfolio risk ahead of upcoming US Federal Reserve interest rate announcements. You’ll hear:  00:00 Cal returns from Bali and shares his time stepping away from charts. 02:33 Analysing $3.5B spot ETF monthly inflows and sub-60K cycle targets. 05:37 How meme coins are paying holders daily payouts in Apple stock and tokenised gold. 10:16 Why ZCash and Dash are surging up to 2,200% after regulatory clearance and Grayscale ETF launches. 16:14 $9 Billion Whale Profit Risk: The On-chain data reveals record unrealised gains and potential sell-side pressure. 18:48 Upcoming US central bank decisions and preparing your portfolio for market volatility. … and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  5. Sep 2

    Why Bitcoin’s $80K Breakout Could Face a Major September Trap

    Is Bitcoin's surge back toward the $80,000 level a true bullish breakout or a massive September fakeout? Ted and Pav dive into the technical and macro indicators signaling whether this recent $80K range is setting a trap for traders. They unpack why revenue-generating DEX tokens like Uniswap and Hyperliquid are leading gains, while broader market headwinds, such as rising Middle East tensions and a policy split between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, threaten to trigger an unexpected September rate hike. Plus, the boys analyse Strategy’s unexpected $370M Bitcoin buy after a two-month hiatus, examine historical September candle patterns, and highlight the exact price levels BTC must hold to prevent a market rejection. You’ll hear:  00:00 Life Catch-Up: Ted’s NZ trip and Pav’s weekend footy plans. 02:06 Why DEX tokens like UNI, CAKE, and HYPE are pumping. 04:00 How Robinhood Chain liquidity is burning UNI fees. 07:20 Spiking fuel prices and US-Iran tensions impact risk assets. 08:15 Fed vs. Treasury Split: Scott Bessent vs. Kevin Warsh and September rate hike fears. 14:00 Michael Saylor’s team breaks a two-month BTC pause. 17:20 Historical monthly candles and key $80K levels. … and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  6. Aug 26

    Navigating Crypto Chop: Sam Green AKA Greeny on Robinhood Chain, Meme Momentum & Risk Management

    While major assets chop around and traders wait for a clear macro signal, on-chain liquidity is quietly migrating to new ecosystems. Sam Green (AKA Greeny) joins Ted and Pav to unpack why Robinhood Chain is suddenly emerging as a top-tier contender alongside Solana. He details how Robinhood is leveraging real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, retail app integration, and platform revenue to outpace older Layer-2s like Base. Plus, Greeny shares his level-to-level trading plan for Bitcoin, his strategy for trading meme coin momentum without getting wrecked, and how homeownership has shifted his personal risk tolerance. You’ll hear:  00:00 Greeny returns as volatility returns to majors and everyday interest picks up. 05:00 Greeny explains Robinhood Chain ranking, citing Vlad Tenev’s RWA focus and retail distribution. 09:00 How tokenized stocks, derivatives, and revenue-generating apps separate Robinhood from previous Layer-2 hype cycles. 12:20 Why Solana continues to capture everyday retail users through seamless mobile apps 27:00 Greeny’s three-part scenario plan for BTC ($83K confirmation, weekly EMA retests, or lower lows). 21:56 Scaling position sizes, locking in profits, and shifting risk profiles after buying real estate. … and much more! Connect with Sam Green on X @greenytrades Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  7. Aug 19

    Diminishing Returns Math, Jackson Hole Risk & The Clarity Act Delay: Is $350K Bitcoin Still Possible?

    With market volatility sinking below bear market lows and the Clarity Act getting benched in Congress, crypto feels stuck in an absolute ghost town. Ted is back in the studio with Pav to clear out the short-term doomer-posting, dissect what it’ll actually take to shock this market back to life, and map out where digital assets go from here. In this episode, Pav and Ted break down the extreme market apathy pushing volatility below 2023 bear market lows. They cover top weekly movers like Ether.fi’s neobank launch, Chainlink’s integration with JPMorgan, and Venice AI’s revenue growth.  Plus, they unpack the Clarity Act’s delay in Congress, the upcoming Jackson Hole Federal Reserve meeting, and run the numbers on Bitcoin’s diminishing returns to model potential cycle highs for 2029.   You’ll hear:  00:00 Ted returns to celebrate his engagement, while Pav recaps Cirque du Soleil as volatility hits multi-year lows.   04:00 Ether.fi launches a neobank, Venice AI hits $100M ARR, and JPMorgan uses Chainlink oracles for BTC/ETH collateral. 08:00 Analyzing Polymarket odds dropping to 27%, potential September revivals, and Paul Atkins’ SEC stance.  12:17 How US 30-year bond yields, Fed rate policy, and the Jackson Hole Symposium could trigger the next market bottom. 15:20 Breaking down Checkmate’s Collective Shift model alongside Ted’s historical diminishing returns calculations. 21:56 Spotting euphoric retail exit indicators vs. bottoming sentiment in today's market. … and much more! Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

  8. Aug 12

    How to Survive Low-Volatility Markets & Crypto Exploits with Trader Travis

    When we're stuck in a low-volatility range and the charts are just going sideways, it’s easy for people to lose patience, trade out of boredom, and start making mountains out of molehills. To help cut through the noise with a steady pair of hands, Pav is joined by Trader Travis, founder of The Crypto Mastermind, one of the longest-running crypto communities in the world. Travis and Pav hash out the recent ColdCard wallet exploit and what it actually means for self-custody right now. They dig into how market narratives have shifted away from over-promised tech toward meme coins and fresh volume in ecosystems like Hyperliquid, Robinhood, and Solana. Plus, Travis breaks down his level-to-level DCA strategy, how to avoid taking unnecessary paper cuts during boring market phases, and a few key tax considerations so you don't burn your capital when conditions get tricky. You’ll hear:  00:00 Pav welcomes OG community founder Trader Travis to discuss keeping cool during market lulls. 02:57 Unpacking open-source security risks and how investors should approach self-custody. 10:41 Why meme coins took over after failed tech promises and where trading volume is shifting now. 14:18 How Travis spots active trading ecosystems using chart volume over Twitter hype. 15:24 A simple, disciplined framework for buying support levels instead of chasing weekend pumps. 18:03 Why sideways markets punish emotional traders and how self-awareness prevents forced losses. 22:29 Important considerations on tax changes, portfolio losses, and long-term investing vs. active trading. … and much more! Connect with Travis on X: https://x.com/trader_travis Or join his community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecryptomastermind Want to see what we’re looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can’t wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

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