Panic Drop Podcast

Panic Drop - Timothy Assi

This podcast gives you a fast daily recap of the biggest crypto and financial market headlines. It’s made to sound like a smart friend catching you up with just sharp insights in a few minutes. panicdrop.substack.com

  1. Fr 22/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    3H AGO

    Fr 22/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Friday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - Fox Business reported the U.S. government is pushing for global crypto dominance following the new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. - Congressman Mike Rulli voiced support for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, noting Bitcoin’s permanently fixed supply of 21 million while governments can print unlimited money. - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has seen roughly $789 million in unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings. - 16 years ago, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two Papa John’s pizzas; today that amount is worth over $775 million. - Turkey sold nearly all of its U.S. Treasury holdings in March, cutting them from $16 billion to $1.8 billion. - President Trump’s administration plans to invest $2 billion in quantum computing companies in exchange for equity stakes. - President Trump indicated the U.S. will likely have to refund $149 billion in tariff revenue. - Odds of the next Fed rate hike before 2027 surged to 36% per Kalshi traders. - Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed GTA 6 launch on November 19, projecting $8-8.2 billion in net bookings driven largely by the title. - The S&P 500 technology sector’s relative strength versus the broad market hit its highest level in history. - Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate stands at 6.51%, the highest since August 2025. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - ETF clients bought $8.88 million worth of XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.15 billion. - XRP Ledger surged from top 10 to #4 on the RWAdotxyz league table, one of the fastest-growing RWA ecosystems. - CME Group reported its XRP futures products generated nearly $63 billion in notional trading volume during their first year. - Sui launched gasless stablecoin transfers to simplify global payments. - ReelRush launched on Solana, enabling users to spot and tokenize emerging viral TikToks, Reels, and Shorts before they go viral via Meteora bonding curves. - Hyperliquid spot ETF flows hit $69.6 million in 8 days since launch, with $16.1 million today. - Hyperliquid broke $60 for the first time and hit a new all-time high; it also flipped Solana in fully diluted valuation. - Coinbase announced perpetual-style equity index futures going live in the U.S. on June 8. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow. $BTC $ETH $QQQ $SPY $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  2. Th 21/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    1D AGO

    Th 21/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Thursday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - SpaceX discloses holding 18,712 Bitcoin at a 35,000 dollar cost basis, worth over 1.45 billion dollars. - SpaceX files for IPO under ticker $SPCX. - Nvidia reports 81.6 billion dollars in Q1 revenue, beating expectations and up 85 percent year-over-year, with Q2 guidance at 91 billion dollars. - US House passes bipartisan bill to limit large investors from buying single-family homes. - Newly released Fed minutes show majority of officials believe rate hikes may be needed if inflation persists. - President Trump issues executive order to allow integration of digital assets into traditional financial services and payment systems. - CME notes that the Clarity Act will cement Bitcoin as a durable fixture in the financial landscape. - South Carolina governor signs bill permitting businesses to use Bitcoin and crypto for transactions while prohibiting government use of CBDCs. - President Trump says US in final stages of talks with Iran. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - ETF clients buy 1.45 million dollars worth of $XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to 1.13 billion dollars. - First-ever $HYPE ETF records 25 million dollars in net inflows in its first week. - Hyperliquid surpasses 55 dollars, flips Solana in fully diluted valuation, and sees strong ETF flows including a record 25.5 million dollars daily inflow. - $VIRL surges over 300 percent as PumpFun ecosystem, exchange listings, and major holder support drive momentum. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow. $BTC $NVDA $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  3. We 20/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    2D AGO

    We 20/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Wednesday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 NVIDIA is set to release its earnings after the market close today. Wall Street expects approximately $78.75–79.2 billion in revenue (up ~79% YoY) and EPS around $1.76–1.78, driven largely by ~$72–73 billion from the data center segment with strong demand for Hopper and Blackwell GPUs. K33 Research projects that $60,000 will likely mark the maximum drawdown for Bitcoin in the current bear market, describing the 2025 bull as less aggressive and setting up a more moderate 2026 bear phase. Public company Strive purchased 382 Bitcoin for $30.3 million, bringing its total holdings to $1.18 billion. A US Congressman stated that the Pentagon is currently researching how Bitcoin can strengthen cyber defenses, calling it central to a paradigm shift in national security. Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act market structure bill being signed into law this year now stand at 64%. Japan’s 10-year government bond yield surged above 2.80% for the first time in history. HSBC raised its Nvidia price target from $295 to $325. Surging commodity prices are expected to push US CPI above 4% year-over-year in May, with inflation likely exceeding 7% annualized in the second quarter unless geopolitical tensions ease. The US stock market sits at all-time highs with credit spreads near record lows, while inflation has remained above the Fed’s target for 62 consecutive months and the central bank continues expanding its balance sheet. Market pricing has shifted from expecting two Fed rate cuts in 2026 to now assigning higher odds to a hike than a cut. President Trump described the recent rise in gas prices as “peanuts” and “very temporary.” The US and China agreed to launch formal government-to-government dialogue on AI. A Trump-IRS settlement permanently blocks the IRS from auditing tax claims for President Trump and his family. Senator Lummis noted that China and Europe are actively competing with the US to lead in crypto. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 Japan officially recognized foreign-issued crypto stablecoins as legal electronic payment methods starting June 1. XRP ETF products saw $750,440 in net inflows from ETF clients, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.14 billion. Hyperliquid’s native token posted triple-digit gains year-to-date, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Coinbase stock, all of which remain down double digits. Bitwise’s CIO described Hyperliquid as a “super app” targeting the $600 trillion global asset market rather than just the $3 trillion crypto economy. Solana Foundation and ecosystem voices called for faster reductions in SOL inflation and emphasized embracing the “warm collectivism of memecoins.” If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow. $BCH $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  4. Tu 19/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    3D AGO

    Tu 19/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Tuesday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - BlackRock clients sold $448.33 million worth of Bitcoin, marking the third-largest outflow of 2026. - Michael Saylor's Strategy now owns over 4% of Bitcoin's entire supply after purchasing another 24,869 BTC for $2.01 billion. The company holds 843,738 BTC, closely trailing BlackRock's 817,138 BTC in the race to one million. - There are now fewer than 100,000 blocks remaining until the next Bitcoin halving. - The White House Executive Director announced an upcoming reveal regarding a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, describing it as a breakthrough in legal and safeguarding preparations. - Pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair this Friday, replacing Jerome Powell. - Minnesota's governor signed a bill into law allowing banks and credit unions to offer Bitcoin custody services to customers. - The SEC is preparing an "innovation exemption" for blockchain-based tokenized stock trading, potentially enabling digital versions of public securities on blockchain networks as soon as this week. - The 30-year US Treasury yield closed at 5.14%, its highest level since July 2007. - Indonesia's currency hit a historic low of 17,690 per US dollar. - China agreed to purchase $17 billion of US agricultural products annually through 2028. - President Trump traded stocks over 3,700 times in Q1 2026, averaging roughly one trade every seven minutes. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - Kraken's listing manager engaged with the new memecoin $DEGEN on its launch day. - The creator of the viral "NO." rage face meme launched a tokenized version $NO on Solana. - Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch $BNB and Hyperliquid-native monthly and perpetual futures. - Solana co-founder Anatoly declared "there will be no survivors" in the ongoing Solana vs. Hyperliquid perps DEX competition. - $SOL is forecasted to potentially drop as low as $78 this month according to Kalshi traders. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow. $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  5. Mo 18/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    4D AGO

    Mo 18/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Monday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - Bitcoin fell under 77,000 as futures opened red. - Over 588 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. - Michael Saylor hinted at MicroStrategy buying more Bitcoin with the message “₿ig Dot Energy.” - The Fed is set to inject 6.576 billion into the market today. - Odds of Bitcoin crossing 100,000 again before 2027 have fallen to 43 percent according to Kalshi traders. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - Wall Street giant Citadel has taken a 1.7 million stake in XRP ETFs. - Reports suggest over 2 billion worth of energy assets have been tokenized on the XRP Ledger. - XRP is forecasted to reach as high as 1.60 this month per Kalshi traders. - Verus-Ethereum Bridge appears to have been exploited, with 11.5 million stolen and swapped into ETH. - Hyperliquid native is up over 90 percent this year, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Coinbase stock which are all down double digits year to date. - Base recorded 1.8 billion in daily net flows. - HYPE/SOL hit a new all-time high and HYPE reclaimed 45. - Ethena's USDe supply on Solana increased by over 560 million in 5 days. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow. $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $HYPE PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  6. Sa 16/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    6D AGO

    Sa 16/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Saturday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - Over $900 billion wiped out from the US stock market yesterday. - Jerome Powell officially steps down after 8 years as Federal Reserve Chair. - Spot gold falls 3% to $4510. - Odds of next Fed rate hike before 2027 surge to 36%, per Kalshi traders. - Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala raises its stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to over $565 million. - $NVDA is less than $300 billion away from becoming the first $6 trillion company. - Legendary rapper Drake raps about Bitcoin in his new song: “I am a BTC crypto big-timer.” - There was a giant Bitcoin advertisement on display in Times Square with the message: “No man should work for what another man can print.” - Fox Business Host Charles Payne changes his X profile picture to an American flag Bitcoin. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - Solana main account follows $VIRL amid speculation of the chain’s first AI-native token launchpad. - $MARVIN on Solana gains traction as the community pushes to make it iconic. - $HYPE hits new all-time high and surpasses $45. - Hyperliquid assistance fund surpasses $2 billion for the first time. - Thorchain likely exploited across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base for over $10.7 million. - Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff ahead of planned IPO. - ETF clients buy $10.87 million worth of $XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.18 billion. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow. $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  7. Fr 15/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    MAY 15

    Fr 15/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Friday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the Clarity Act in a 15-9 bipartisan vote. The bill now advances to the full Senate. - Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $82,000 level as the Clarity Act advanced, now trades around $80,700. - The new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated that for those under 40, Bitcoin is the new gold. - The S&P 500 crossed above 7,500 for the first time, marking another all-time high with 18 such days so far in 2026. - Japan’s 30-year bond yield spiked to a record 3.78 percent, highlighting potential risks for U.S. debt and deficits. - President Trump announced the U.S. made fantastic trade deals with China, including China agreeing to buy 200 Boeing jets, and noted oil prices rose only slightly due to the situation with Iran. - Spot silver dropped 12% to $78.5 per ounce. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 - XRP hit a $91.7 billion market cap. - ETF clients bought $18.52 million worth of XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.25 billion. - Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token surpassed $45, with a Bitwise ETF offering 100 percent direct spot exposure and in-house staking set to begin trading soon. - Solana Foundation’s chief product officer highlighted marketing and stablecoin developments boosting perps volume and mindshare versus competitors. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow. Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time $BTC $XRP $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  8. Th 14/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    MAY 14

    Th 14/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Thursday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap: 🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨 The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high of 7,450. Charles Schwab, with $12 trillion in assets, is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading to retail clients starting today. Fidelity announced support for the crypto market structure Clarity Act, stating it will help the US remain a global leader in digital assets. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted a compromise on the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill, bringing it closer to Senate passage. Michael Saylor's Strategy is estimated to have acquired over 4,708 bitcoin yesterday. Kalshi traders are forecasting bitcoin could go as low as $60,000 this year. Over $326 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. US and China have begun trade talks in Beijing, with President Trump meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping. Producer prices in the US rose 6% over the last year, the highest since December 2022. US interest expense on public debt reached a record $1.27 trillion over the last 12 months. Credit card, student loan, and auto loan delinquencies have risen to multi-year or record highs. 📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊 The Bank of England is scaling back plans for strict stablecoin rules after industry pressure. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that crypto clarity is coming. Russia's largest exchange, Moscow Exchange, is launching the MOEX XRP Index within 24 hours. a16z has been aggressively accumulating and staking $HYPE, acquiring millions worth over the past month. The $WORLDCUP team has burned 6.3% of supply worth $168,000 so far. $DAD price rallied 690% shortly after launch. $BULL token surged after a whale purchased $100,000 worth. If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow. Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)? Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader. Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro. Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only. Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Connect with me on: 🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi 🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop ⬛ X: @timoassi 📧 timothy@panicdrop.com 🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app www.panicdrop.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min

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This podcast gives you a fast daily recap of the biggest crypto and financial market headlines. It’s made to sound like a smart friend catching you up with just sharp insights in a few minutes. panicdrop.substack.com