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The Smart Money Is Preparing for Something Big in Crypto

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 13, 2026 at 18:45  |  40:28  |  Milk Road Macro
Speakers
John Gillen — Co-Host, Milk Road Macro

Summary

John Gillen breaks down the recent South Korean stock market selloff as profit-taking in memory chip leaders Samsung and SK hynix, while maintaining a structural AI bull thesis. He details his bullish outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum, explaining why smart money is front-running the expected Q4 rally despite terrible sentiment, and why Ethereum's catalyst stack makes it historically attractive. He also discusses how institutional adoption continues to strengthen behind the scenes.

  • South Korean memory stocks Samsung and SK hynix sold off on a 'sell the news' event after SK hynix's US listing, but structural AI demand and dip-buying support new highs.
  • Bitcoin is seen as bottoming with low volatility; accumulation below $60k is recommended before a likely front-run rally ahead of Q4.
  • Ethereum receives a strong bullish call based on insider hints from co-founder Joe Lubin, anticipated Clarity Act passage, and surging institutional momentum.
  • The Clarity Act and behind-the-scenes institutional coordination may unlock significant upside sooner than the market expects.
  • Wall Street institutions are taking over as the biggest crypto buyers, with even Vanguard now hiring a digital assets head.
  • John advocates patience and using dry powder to capitalize on near-term weakness, expecting a major move before the crowd returns.
Ideas
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 5:59
Buy South Korea memory dip, AI supercycle intact.
The sell-off in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, triggered by SK hynix's US listing as a 'sell the news' event, is not a permanent top in memory or AI. Heavy concentration and leverage among South Korean traders caused the drop, but strong structural AI demand and persistent dip-buying have repeatedly pushed these stocks to new highs. The memory supercycle remains intact, and the weakness is a buying opportunity.
005930.KS 000660.KS MED
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 11:01
Ethereum extremely bullish, asymmetric upside ahead.
Ethereum is extremely bullish based on Joe Lubin's hint of undisclosed positive developments, the likely passage of the Clarity Act, and accelerating institutional adoption. Sentiment is terrible while fundamentals and behind-the-scenes momentum have never been stronger, creating a historically attractive risk-reward opportunity.
ETH HIGH
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 21:28
Bitcoin bottoming, accumulate below 60k.
Bitcoin is in a bottoming process with low volatility and tight ranges, but smart money is already front-running the expected Q4 rally. Because consensus overwhelmingly expects Bitcoin to move higher in Q4, front-running will start sooner, likely pushing prices up before October. Accumulating below 60k offers exceptional risk-reward, with a break above 74k confirming a new bullish trend.
BTC HIGH
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This Milk Road Macro video, published July 13, 2026, features John Gillen discussing 005930.KS, 000660.KS, ETH, BTC. 3 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: John Gillen  · Tickers: 005930.KS, 000660.KS, ETH, BTC