The Crypto Rundown

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Bitcoin...Ether...Ripple...Lightcoin and more. Crypto currencies and other digital assets are taking the financial world by STORM. This exploding market provides everything a savvy trader needs - volatility, volume and liquidity - provided you know how to find it. That's where we come in. Welcome to the Crypto Rundown. Each week we'll break down the latest trading activity, trends and developments on everything from coins to tokens, futures and even OTC crypto options. If it's moving the crypto markets then you'll find it on The Crypto Rundown...

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August 25, 2026Episode 23751 min

The Crypto Rundown 237: The Greatest Week in Crypto History?

Was this the greatest week in crypto history? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown , host Mark Longo is joined by Pat Wood, President and CEO of DelphX Capital Markets , to break down an explosive week across the cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin comes roaring back with a massive rally and surging ETF inflows, while activity and volatility heat up in IBIT and MSTR . We examine what the move means for Bitcoin traders, whether this rally has staying power, and why Pat believes the next generation of digital asset treasuries needs to think beyond simply buying and holding. Then we venture into the Altcoin Universe, where the rally is spreading fast. Ethereum finally wakes up , Solana shows signs of life, XRP surges, and HYPE/Hyperliquid continues to generate serious buzz. We also examine the wild options activity in ETHA, BMNR, Circle (CRCL), and PUR , including the rush for upside exposure as crypto traders embrace the rally. Plus, we discuss: Bitcoin's monster weekly rally and whether it can continue The resurgence in IBIT options volume and volatility MSTR, Michael Saylor and the future of digital asset treasury strategies Using covered calls and collars in crypto Ethereum's dramatic comeback The latest action in Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and other altcoins The growing excitement surrounding Hyperliquid and HYPE Why crypto market structure may be entering a new phase

August 18, 2026Episode 23647 min

The Crypto Rundown 236: Perps, Prediction Markets and the Future of Crypto

On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brandon Mulvihill, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossover Markets, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolving crypto marketplace. They explore the growth of institutional crypto trading, why Brandon believes crypto has more of a supply-chain problem than a demand problem, and how custody, credit, execution and regulation could shape the next phase of institutional adoption. Brandon also discusses the growth of Crossover Markets and CROSSx, the launch of CROSSx Disclosed, and what increasing involvement from traditional financial institutions could mean for digital assets. Then the conversation turns to two of the hottest areas in the market: crypto perpetuals and prediction markets. Are perps really a revolutionary new product—or are they essentially the latest evolution of CFDs? And will prediction markets maintain their momentum as regulation and traditional sports betting continue to evolve? Plus, we break down the latest action in Bitcoin, IBIT, Strategy (MSTR), Ethereum, ETHA, BMNR, Circle, HYPE, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and more.

August 10, 2026Episode 23535 min

The Crypto Rundown 235: Taxes, Crypto and the Dog Days of Summer

On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes Adam Bergman, founder of IRA Financial, to the Crypto Hot Seat for a deep dive into crypto, taxes and retirement accounts. They discuss why investors may want crypto exposure in their IRAs, the potential tax advantages of trading crypto and options in retirement accounts, buying Bitcoin directly versus using ETFs and digital asset treasury companies, the role of gold alongside crypto, and whether investor attention is shifting from digital assets toward AI and other hot equities. Then we head into the dog days of summer with a decidedly quiet crypto market. We break down the latest activity in Bitcoin, IBIT and MSTR before venturing into the altcoin universe for ETH, BMNR, CRCL, PURR, Solana, XRP, DOGE and more. Plus, we examine where options traders are still finding opportunities as volatility and trading activity cool off for the summer.

August 4, 2026Episode 23422 min

The Crypto Rundown 234: Summer Slump or Setup?

Is the crypto market simply cooling off for the summer, or are traders quietly positioning for the next big move? This week on The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo breaks down a quieter week across the digital asset landscape as Bitcoin and Ethereum pull back from recent highs, implied volatility remains subdued, and options traders continue hunting for inexpensive upside exposure. In this episode, you'll discover: Bitcoin's retreat from recent highs and what it could mean for the weeks ahead Why traders are still buying upside calls in IBIT despite lower volatility MicroStrategy's latest earnings, massive Bitcoin holdings, and unusual options activity Ethereum, ETHA and the continued search for value in crypto options Options flow and volatility in BitMine (BMNR), Circle (CRCL) and PER A look at the latest crypto market cap rankings, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, BNB, Hyperliquid, DOGE and more The biggest options trades, volatility levels and unusual activity shaping the crypto markets

July 28, 2026Episode 23314 min

The Crypto Rundown 233: Cooling Off After the Crypto Storm

The crypto market catches its breath after last week's sharp selloff. On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo breaks down Bitcoin's recovery from Friday's lows, Ethereum's continued attempt to regain momentum, and what subdued options activity may be signaling as the market settles into the heart of summer. You'll also get the latest on options flow in IBIT, MSTR, ETHA, BMNR, Circle (CRCL), and PURR, along with a look at the biggest movers across the broader crypto landscape, including Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Cardano, Polkadot, and Shiba Inu. In this episode: Bitcoin stabilizes after last week's market turmoil Ethereum tries to build on its recent rebound Why crypto options volume remains muted IBIT and MSTR options activity ETHA, BMNR, Circle (CRCL), and PURR options flow The latest market cap rankings Performance across the major altcoins What traders are watching heading into the new month

July 20, 2026Episode 23220 min

The Crypto Rundown 232: Lazy Crypto Summer as Bitcoin and ETH Rally

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $65,000 level, Ethereum is showing renewed strength, and crypto traders are once again reaching for upside calls. On this episode, Mark Longo breaks down the latest action across the crypto markets, from Bitcoin and ETH to MicroStrategy, BitMine (BMNR), Circle, Hyperliquid (PURR), and more. This week's episode includes: Bitcoin's rally back above $65K Ethereum's strongest week in months What traders are buying in IBIT and ETHA options MicroStrategy (MSTR) call spreads and positioning BMNR's growing options activity Circle (CRCL) and Hyperliquid (PURR) options flow Market cap movers including Solana, XRP, DOGE, BNB and more The latest crypto volatility and options trends

July 14, 2026Episode 32243 min

The Crypto Rundown 322: Is This the Bottom for Bitcoin?

On this episode of The Crypto Rundown , host Mark Longo welcomes back Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management to break down a wild, volatile few weeks in the digital asset space. Bill calls his official generational bottom for Bitcoin, leaning into quantitative power laws, internal AI metrics, and cyclic low models that point to a major buying window between now and November. The guys also dive deep into the collapsing NAV discounts on MicroStrategy (MSTR), the rising options volume across IBIT and ETHA, and the latest dramatic re-shuffling in the Altcoin Universe. 📊 In This Episode, We Break Down: The Bitcoin Breakdown: Navigating the holiday dip below $60K, the swift clawback toward $62K, and addressing the threat of quantum computing breaking the blockchain. The MSTR Discount Monster: Analyzing MicroStrategy trading at a staggering 32% to 38% discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV). Plus, why Bill is aggressively running the options wheel strategy with 94 puts. IBIT & Covered Call ETFs: A look at IBIT options volume trading in lockstep with the VIX, and a breakdown of the newly launched premium-income ETF, BITA. The Altcoin Universe: A full market-cap audit of Solana (SOL), XRP, Doge, and Litecoin (LTC). BitMiner (BMNR) & Render (RNDR): How BMNR quietly scooped up nearly 5% of the total ETH supply to secure a spot in the Russell 1000, and a look at Render Token's massive GPU expansion into AI computing following its Coinbase listing.

June 22, 2026Episode 32144 min

The Crypto Rundown 321: Trading MSTR with Reckless Abandon & The Illinois "Privilege Tax"

On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to break down the latest action across Bitcoin, IBIT, and the wider crypto derivatives space. The guys dive deep into MicroStrategy (MSTR), discussing its current 26% discount to net asset value and why Bill is looking to sell the $100 par puts "with reckless abandon." They also explore the Altcoin Universe—including the growing volume in PER (Hyperliquid), the latest on Circle, and a look at decentralized AI tokens like BitSensor (TAO)—before tackling a listener question on major regional transaction regulations that could ripple across the broader digital asset landscape. In this episode, we break down: Bitcoin & iBit Breakdown: Navigating the dip to $62K, current iBit options flow, and the anticipation of a July 4th Clarity Act pop. The MSTR Volatility Monster: Why MSTR options are trading at nearly 2x the volatility of iBit, and how to trade the current net asset value (NAV) discount. Altcoin Universe: Deep dives into ETH futures, BMNR earnings, Circle time-spreads, and the rise of decentralized AI tokens like BitSensor (TAO). Crypto Questions: Breaking down new regional digital asset transaction acts, what they mean for self-custody wallets, and the upcoming industry pushback against surprise transaction fees.

June 15, 2026Episode 32022 min

The Crypto Rundown 320: A Wild Week In MSTR, PURR, BMNR And More

Bitcoin and the broader crypto markets are catching a strong bid this week! In this "Just the Facts, Ma'am" edition of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo breaks down the explosive trading activity, volume shifts, and options volatility shaking up the digital asset space. We skip the noise and dive straight into the derivative products you are actually trading in your accounts, tracking the major shift from spot crypto to listed securities. On this episode, we break down: The Bitcoin Breakdown: BTC rallies over 3,300 handles to cross $66,700. Plus, a deep dive into IBIT options flow, historical skew comparisons, and why the out-of-the-money calls are struggling to catch a bid. The MSTR Action: MicroStrategy (MSTR) pops $8 in a single day. We analyze its massive 71% implied volatility (IV), upcoming debt deadlines, and the big institutional call-overriding action trading on short holiday cycles. The Altcoin Universe: A full market cap shuffle. Ethereum (ETH) and ETHA options catch a bullish long-term bid, while BMNR sees heavy FLEX options volume to manage exercise risk. Stablecoins & Hype Tokens: Inside the massive 83% IV on Circle options, and why traders are aggressively loading up on PURR at-the-money options straddles. Crypto Price Watch: Quick updates on the weekly moves for Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Cardano (ADA), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).

June 9, 2026Episode 31953 min

The Crypto Rundown 319: Hunting for Juice in PURR, HYPE, IBIT, CRCL, BMNR, MSTR and More

Bitcoin breaks below key psychological levels, Ethereum continues to struggle, and crypto traders are searching for yield anywhere they can find it. On this episode of The Crypto Rundown , Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to dive into the latest crypto market chaos, volatility, and opportunities. The duo explores the recent Bitcoin selloff, the growing role of spot crypto ETFs, volatility and options activity in IBIT and ETHA, and whether traders should be buying the dip or staying on the sidelines. They also examine the explosive rise of Hyperliquid and PURR, the ongoing drama surrounding Circle (CRCL), the latest developments in BitMine (BMNR), Strategy (MSTR), Solana, XRP, and more. Plus, they tackle listener questions on Bitcoin dollar-cost averaging, crypto market sentiment, stablecoin regulation, Michael Saylor's latest moves, and whether the next great crypto opportunity is hiding in plain sight. In this episode: Bitcoin breaks below $60K and rebounds IBIT options activity and put-selling opportunities ETHA, Ethereum weakness, and ETF trading trends Circle (CRCL) volatility and stablecoin outlook Hyperliquid, PURR, and the hunt for yield BMNR's aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy Solana, XRP, DOGE, and the broader altcoin landscape MSTR, Michael Saylor, and Bitcoin treasury strategies Crypto options, volatility, covered calls, and premium selling Listener questions and market outlook