Why Grayscale Sees ATHs Before Q3, With ETH Outperforming: Bits + Bips

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With geopolitical strife intensifying, Congress stuck in gridlock, and pressure mounting on the Federal Reserve, what does it all mean for bitcoin and the broader market? 🔥 EPISODE LINK 🔥 👉https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-why-grayscale-sees-aths-before-q3-with-eth-outperforming/ 👈 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you to our sponsor, Walrus! Walrus is where the world’s data becomes reliable, valuable, and governable. 👉 https://www.walrus.xyz 👈 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Geopolitical tensions are rising. Crypto legislation is stalled. And pressure on the Federal Reserve is intensifying. So why are Bitcoin and the broader crypto market holding strong? In this episode of Bits + Bips: The Interview, Steve Ehrlich sits down with Zach Pandl, Director of Research at Grayscale Investments, to unpack what’s been driving markets since 2026 began, from Washington’s regulatory battles to global instability and the Fed’s fight to maintain independence. They break down where U.S. crypto policy stands, why Wall Street isn’t waiting for Congress, and how macro forces like inflation, debt, and geopolitics are shaping crypto’s next move. Host: ⭐️ Steve Ehrlich, Host of Bits + Bips Guest: ⭐️ Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 - Intro 🏛️ 02:45 - Market Structure Bill: what just happened and why it may not matter 🏦 07:12 – Why Wall Street is not waiting for Trump’s signature on a crypto bill 🌍 10:49 – Crypto vs. the banks 📈 12:34 – What were the forces behind bitcoin’s rally in 2026? 🏦 16:39 – What sleeping giant will be the biggest driver of crypto demand in 2026? 🚀 22:03 – Why bitcoin will hit a new ATH in 2026, according to Zach 👀 25:59 - Is ETH the goldilocks asset for this market? 🏛️ 32:48 – How Fed pressure could benefit bitcoin 🇻🇪 38:00 - How geopolitics is reshaping inflation, and what it means for Bitcoin #bitcoin #ethereum #crypto #cryptocurrencies ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subscribe to our channel! CHECK OUT THE CRYPTOPIANS → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzunCFXrv4 WEBSITE → https://unchainedcrypto.com UNCHAINED DAILY NEWSLETTER → https://unchainedcrypto.beehiiv.com/subscribe/ LAURA'S TWITTER → https://x.com/laurashin UNCHAINED TWITTER → https://x.com/unchained_pod FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/unchainedwithlaurashin INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/laurashin/?hl=en LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashin/ MERCHANDISE → https://unchainedpodcast.company.site/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW EPISODES OF UNCHAINED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY! ALONG WITH BITS & BIPS AND THE CHOPPING BLOCK Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1123922160?ls=1 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJrrfGY1SKBIRn5noKSAf?si=6SI4qIcRTEO7EhOe0V9n4w RSS Feed → https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LSHML4761942757 YOUR NO-HYPE RESOURCE FOR ALL THINGS CRYPTO!