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The DeFi Report

by Michael Nadeau

Our weekly show is hosted by Michael Nadeau (The DeFi Report) and Ryan Sean Adams (Bankless). Each week, we discuss how we approach managing our own portfolio and the data, research, and analytical frameworks that inform those decisions — for educational and informational purposes.

Latest episodes

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Is the "Early Bull" Actually Confirmed?

Mike is finally ready to call it: Bitcoin has likely entered the early-bull phase. Mike and Ryan break down the Golden Cross, the reclaim of the 50-week moving average, t

Sep 23
46 min

Guide to Navigating the Next Crypto Bull Run

Bitcoin may be entering the first inning of a new bull market, and TDR thinks this cycle could be bigger than the last. Mike and Ryan break down the signals that would co

Sep 16
56 min

Onchain Activity is Heating Up…What Comes Next?

Bitcoin is flashing early-bull signals, but the all-clear still isn’t here. Mike and Ryan break down the new Golden Cross, why $69.9K and $80.4K define the next move, and

Sep 9
49 min

Bitcoin’s Early Bull? The $69.4K Test

Bitcoin’s 23% surge may have marked the end of the bear market—but September could still deliver one more shakeout. Mike and Ryan break down the early-bull signals emergi

Sep 2
45 min

The Case for a New Crypto Bull Market

Bitcoin just surged 22% in 48 hours, and Mike’s outlook has flipped with it. Mike and Ryan break down why the cycle lows may now be in, what the latest onchain data says

Aug 26
47 min

Is AI Entering the "DAT Season" Stage of the Cycle?

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Aug 19
42 min

QE Lite, Rising Yields & Bitcoin’s Final Bear Market Test

Bitcoin may be entering the final stretch of the bear market, but macro risks are starting to build. Mike and Ryan break down the Treasury’s new “QE Lite” play, why 30-ye

Aug 12
41 min

Bitcoin vs. Nasdaq: Is This Rally a Trap?

The Nasdaq has nearly erased a 10% selloff, but the bond market may be telling a very different story. Mike and Ryan break down why the Fed may be letting rising long-ter

Aug 5
37 min

Can the Economy Handle Rate Hikes?

The Fed may be forced to hike into an economy that looks strong on the surface but is weakening underneath. Mike and Ryan unpack the fault lines in labor, housing, saving

Jul 29
34 min

Bitcoin’s Bear Market Is 80% Over? One More Lower Low Coming?

Bitcoin may be 80% through its bear market, but the bottom still isn’t confirmed. Ryan and Mike unpack weak demand, rising macro pressure, the risk of one more lower low,

Jul 22
43 min

TDR Pro’s 1st-Year Portfolio Audit: Wins, Learnings & the Current Portfolio

Mike opens the books on TDR Pro’s first year: a portfolio up 13% through a crypto bear market, 53% realized gains, and a timely risk-off call before Bitcoin fell 45%. Rya

Jul 15
48 min

Is the Bitcoin Low Really In?

Bitcoin bounced, but the bottom still isn’t confirmed. Ryan and Mike unpack the missing coin-rotation signal, weak ETF and spot demand, Saylor’s BTC sale, and why $50K re

Jul 8
39 min

Bitcoin’s Green Light…Buy Now or Wait for One More Flush?

Bitcoin is back near historic buy-zone levels, but the bottom still isn’t confirmed. Ryan and Mike unpack the green-light indicators, the risk of one final flush, and wha

Jul 1
37 min

Why does BTC continue to track the 4-Year Cycle?

Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle may look arbitrary, but the data tells a deeper story. Ryan and Mike break down how leverage, credit, stablecoins, DeFi loans, miners, and Strategy

Jun 24
46 min

Bitcoin’s Bottom Case, ETF Outflows & The No-Buyers Problem

Bitcoin may be in the buy zone, but the demand signal still looks weak. David and Mike debate whether the bottom is already in, why ETF outflows and muted buyer interest

Jun 17
44 min

Has BTC Entered the "Buy Zone?"

Has Bitcoin entered the buy zone, or is one final flush still ahead? Mike and Ryan break down why BTC under $67K looks attractive for long-term buyers, what realized loss

Jun 10
52 min

Bitcoin’s $60K Test Just Got More Serious

Bitcoin is testing a critical zone, but this bear market is starting to look different. Mike and David break down why $60K may be the next major level, how Strategy’s fir

Jun 3
36 min

Bitcoin’s Unfinished Pain & Altcoin Hype or Head Fake?

Bitcoin is stuck in a quiet range, but the signals are getting louder. Mike and Ryan break down why the mini altcoin rally may be a head fake, what realized losses sugges

May 27
43 min

Signs of a Cycle Bottom?

Bitcoin may have already hit its cycle low, but the confirmation signal still hasn’t fired. Mike and Ryan break down the bull case for a $60K bottom, why realized cap and

May 20
37 min

Momentum is slowing as macro risks are rising

Bitcoin just closed above a key bear market resistance level, but Mike still isn’t ready to call a regime shift. Ryan and Mike break down why this rally looks stretched,

May 13
33 min

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Love this podcast and Michael’s insights. In fact it’s my favorite and I listen to a dozen different podcasts, mostly financial ones. Been a Pro member since last Aug (great weekly reports and portfolio alerts) and plan to be a lifelong member. Michael has earned my trust. And I’m 66 btw.

Pensionerjoe · Jul 2026

Incredible podcast - top notch insights by the Michael - always always quality When hosted by Ryan, content is immaculate. Dude knows how to host well - guide conversations, primarily letting the star (Michael) speak and give his insights. When he interjects his thoughts, it’s short, thoughtful, and adds to the quality. Golden. I swear the only person David cares to hear talk is David. Same as on Bankless. When David hosts, he dominates the show, always feeling like he’s trying one up, or out-analyze Michael. Not a look, not vibe, and definitely not what people are listening to this podcast for. less David, more Mike/Ryan, more stellar market insights - thanks for the quality stuff yall

tdr lives · Jun 2026

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