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🗓️ 8 August 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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🔥 *Limited time offer: Get 50% OFF on Real Vision Connect* https://rvtv.io/3UenXVY 🔥 *Download Raoul Pal's 5-year investing roadmap for free:* https://rvtv.io/41fVHWF This week on REKT Vision, Mando, Rekt co-founder and author of the Mando Minutes newsletter, is joined by Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal. They discuss the biggest narratives and themes in crypto right now — the macro landscape, Fed actions, crypto adoption, ETH strength, XRP's blessing from the SEC, and much more. Check out Arch Public's algorithmic trading platform for free at realvision.com/arch 📣 *This episode is brought to you by Bitwise Asset Management*. Bitwise has been all-in on crypto since 2017 and has more than 20 crypto-based products to help investors get the necessary access. Bitwise manages the world’s largest crypto index fund, one of the top Bitcoin ETFs, and one of the largest institutional Ethereum staking solutions. Bitwise has over $10 billion in assets under management and over 100 people in the US and Europe to help manage everything from ETFs to private alpha strategies to SMAs for large investors. 👉 *Check out Bitwise at https://bitwiseinvestments.com and let them know that Real Vision mentioned them*. Carefully consider the extreme risks associated with crypto before investing 🔥 Arch Public: It’s a hedge fund in your pocket. Built for retail traders, designed to outperform Wall Street. Arch Public has released a groundbreaking algorithm for SUI on Kraken; turning volatility into extraordinary returns that include both cash yield and asset accumulation. Here are the raw numbers: CAGR 42% Cash Yield 97%. 👉 Try it for free at ⁠⁠https://realvision.com/arch⁠ Elevate your brand with Real Vision. Connect with us at [email protected] to explore advertising possibilities. 📣 Today’s sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500’s user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you’ve been looking for. 👉 Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. About Real Vision™: We arm you with the knowledge, tools, and network to succeed on your financial journey. Connect with Real Vision™ Online: Website: https://www.realvision.com/join Twitter: https://rvtv.io/twitter Instagram: https://rvtv.io/instagram Linkedin: https://rvtv.io/linkedin 👉 Join our Discord channel and meet like-minded people: discord.com/invite/kYQY2Nd45Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.9	Before we start, I want to take a minute to talk about our friends at Bitwise.
0:34.7	BitWise has a lot to offer to people like us who live and breathe crypto every single day.
0:39.7	They're a crypto asset manager with $10 billion in client assets and a team of more than 100
0:44.2	people across the US and Europe. They've got the world's largest crypto index fund, a wide
0:49.8	range of crypto ETFs, on-chain solutions, you name it. They also manage private alpha strategies,
0:55.8	have SMAs for large investors, and are one of the largest institutional Ethereum stake in providers.
1:00.8	And by the way, they've been doing it all since 2017. These guys are pretty much OGs.
1:06.4	So check out Bitwise, go to Bitwiseinvestments.com and see all they've got to offer. That's bitwiseinvestments.com
1:13.4	or just email James at Bitwiseinvestments.com, let them know that Rex brought you over. There are a million
1:20.6	ways to access crypto. Do it with those who are all in on crypto who care about the ecosystem,
1:26.2	who live and breathe crypto every day.
1:28.5	Look for Bitwise at Bitwiseinvestments.com.
1:31.3	And of course, always, carefully consider the extreme risks associated with crypto.
1:37.0	So here we are, Token 2049.
1:39.8	It really is one of the most energetic, incredible events.
1:43.6	Speakers from all around the world and visitors from every country you can ever imagine.
1:48.2	All trying to learn something together, something new, this exciting world of crypto and technology.
1:54.6	It's where you go and make friends, lifelong friends.
1:57.5	And what's so nice is to see people with big smiles on their faces happy to be here
2:01.5	and happy to be together. So hopefully see you next time in Singapore. Real Vision will be there.
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