Three Bullish Signals Just Hit At Once… Is the Bull Run Back On? w/ John Gillen

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 15, 2026 at 18:45  |  35:02  |  Milk Road Macro
Speakers
John Gillen — Co-Host, Milk Road Macro

Summary

John Gillen breaks down three simultaneous bullish signals: the strong SpaceX IPO holding its price, the expected Iran peace deal, and a more dovish Fed. He argues that while the peace deal is partly priced in, the dovish Fed shift is not, making equities attractive. In crypto, he sees a generational accumulation opportunity in Bitcoin and Ethereum, advising patience and bids at lower levels, while avoiding overhyped semiconductors and AI IPOs.

  • SpaceX IPO opened strongly near pre-market estimates, signaling risk appetite and validating prediction markets.
  • An expected Iran peace deal removes an energy supply shock and gives the Fed cover to be less hawkish.
  • John sees a dovish Fed pivot as bullish for U.S. equities (S&P 500) and not yet fully priced in.
  • In crypto, Bitcoin and Ethereum are at a potential multi-year bottom, presenting a major long-term accumulation opportunity.
  • John is buying Bitcoin near $60K and holding large positions, with bids set lower, expecting a choppy summer.
  • He avoids chasing overvalued semiconductors and upcoming AI IPOs due to excessive capital concentration.
  • Midterm political outcomes could impact crypto more than stocks, but that is a secondary concern.
Ideas
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 9:27
Dovish Fed pivot bullish for equities.
The market has priced in the Iran peace deal but not a dovish shift from Fed Chair Worsh. The end of the energy shock gives Worsh cover to avoid hawkishness, and a more accommodative Fed will be stimulative for risk assets. This bullish Fed repricing supports a rally in U.S. equities.
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 26:27
Accumulate Bitcoin and Ethereum now.
Current crypto weakness offers one of the best long-term accumulation opportunities in years for Bitcoin and high-quality digital assets. Fundamentals are strengthening, investor attention is elsewhere, and the risk/reward is compelling. He is actively accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum at these levels and has bids set lower.
John Gillen Co-Host, Milk Road Macro 27:30
Avoid chasing overvalued semiconductor stocks.
Semiconductors and AI IPOs are receiving excessive capital and attention, leading to overvaluation. He avoids chasing these crowded areas and sees better risk/reward elsewhere.
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