Has Bitcoin Already Bottomed? w/ Matt Crosby

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 16, 2026 at 13:00  |  19:06  |  Milk Road Macro
Speakers
Matt Crosby — Co-host, The Cryptoverse

Summary

Matt Crosby argues that Bitcoin's cycle may be changing due to institutional adoption and supply dynamics. He presents evidence that the bear market relative to silver has already been severe, suggesting a bottom may be in. He also outlines a long-term thesis where Bitcoin's share of global wealth could drive a multi-fold increase in price over the next decade.

  • Bitcoin is near resistance at the short-term holder realized price and 200-day moving average.
  • Over 80% of Bitcoin's circulating supply is held by long-term holders.
  • ETF inflows remained strong during the 50% price decline, showing institutional conviction.
  • Bitcoin's bear market vs silver has already been the third worst in history (down ~80% relative).
  • Bitcoin currently represents only 0.25% of total global wealth.
  • Global wealth is projected to grow ~75% over the next decade, boosting nominal Bitcoin value even if market share stays constant.
  • Speaker suggests the traditional 4-year cycle may no longer be reliable.
  • Retail holders are heavily short while institutions accumulate.
Trade Ideas
Matt Crosby Co-host, The Cryptoverse 1:40
Bitcoin bottom likely in, asymmetric opportunity.
Bitcoin has likely bottomed because the bear market relative to assets like silver has already been severe (down 80%), long-term holder supply is over 80%, institutions are accumulating via ETFs while retail shorts are extreme, and the asymmetric opportunity around current levels (near short-term holder realized price and 200 DMA) is too large to ignore. The traditional 4-year cycle may no longer apply due to changed supply dynamics and institutional buying.
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Speakers: Matt Crosby  · Tickers: BTC