The Crypto Circle: Recent Episodes
The Crypto Circle
Join our hosts Dilen, Amish and Corian for a look at the retail side of the cryptocurrency phenomenon. 2020-2021 has been all about institutions, but we can't neglect the audience that built this industry from the ground up.
We sit down each week with key contributors to The Crypto Circle story. Diving deep into their individual journeys, and seeking their opinions on the future of the fastest growing asset class in the world!
We've got a good one for you! This episode was filmed as the news of the Bitcoin ETF approval was only hours away.
Aziz, founder of Matte Black Crypto is a true OG. He shares his story of how he got into the space, how he looks at the space now - and gives us his own insights on how to find the next 100x coin!
This episode was full of gems and we are already looking forward to recording another episode with Aziz later on in the cycle.
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Artificial Intelligence, the talk of 2023...and the perfect conversation topic for our final episode of the year. We are joined by good friend and big data expert McVal Osborne.
McVal's CV includes the likes of Social Chain & Flight story and this explanation behind how and why AI has "suddenly" become the talk of the town was a pleasure to host. We also discuss our viewpoints on the NFT and Web3 space for 2024.
Thank you all for tuning in this year, we will be back in Jan! Send it!
TCC:
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
McVal: Instagram/Twitter
And here comes the fifty!
For our 50th episode, there was only one person that we wanted to have back on the Podcast...TCC Co-Founder...Mr James More.
It's been a hell of a journey and there's certainly a lot more fuel left in the tank. We discuss our views on the remainder of the cycle whilst reminiscing on some memorable moments from the past few years.
TCC:
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
We are back!
After a mid-season break, Dilen and Amish sit down to catch up on the state of the market after a tedious few months. With the Bitcoin halving fast approaching we outline how 2024 is creating the perfect storm for a crypto bull run.
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
Dilen & Amish sit down to discuss the best way to navigate what has been a very sideways few months, how the ETF narrative may be the driving force for this cycle and why we may be seeing CPI creep up over the next few months.
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
We are joined for a very special episode of the Podcast with founder of CrossBorder Capital, Michael Howell.CrossBorder Capital, an independent fund management firm based in London, were founded in 1996 and now have over $200m in assets under management. They specialise in positioning client funds around global liquidity conditions. Michael outlined his views on the current state of the macroeconomic landscape, detailing how liquidity conditions are crucial to understanding how the next couple of years may play out...and what this entails for Bitcoin and the crypto market.CrossBorder Capital - https://www.crossbordercapital.com/YT - @crossbordercapital3019 Twitter.com/@crossbordercap
We have always welcomed guests onto the Podcast who have an array of knowledge in different outside of crypto. Our good friend Kapil Vij is a GP, investor and co-founder of the SCRBS line. We discussed an array of topics including the Covid pandemic, the state of the NHS, the challenges of building a business in this current climate and his approach to investing in a multitude of asset classes.
TCC:
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
Kapil: Instagram
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Our second instalment of Season 4 brings our good friend Kush Chowdhary to the podcast hotseat. Kush has a wealth of experience in both traditional finance (Deutsche Bank & Barclays) and the crypto space (BlockFi). He tells us what went down at BlockFi following the collapse of FTX, what this means for the space in terms of regulation and all about his new project...My Crypto Index.
We lost track of time during this episode and before we knew it, almost 2 hours had passed. Take a seat and enjoy this episode, we really enjoyed recording it!
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Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
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Season 4!
We are back.
Well over 6 months since our last episode, we discuss the state of the market, an in-depth overview of the crypto market, Binance, Coinbase with an in-depth overview of the macro side of things. With the US furthering their chokehold on crypto, we discuss the need for regulation and how that can potentially come about.
And one last thing. The story behind the delay in starting this season...
TCC:
Personal accounts:
Dilen: Instagram / Twitter
Amish: Instagram / Twitter
The first 10 months of 2022 have been a whirlwind for us in many different ways. We talk about some of our personal experiences over the first 3 quarters of the year, what we have learnt and how we feel about some of the state of current affairs.
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
A couple of weeks prior, Mr X Tweeted out what he had been upto during the Bear market. This sparked a huge conversation between us & was completed by Mr X sparing his time to talk us through it himself.
We noted that he is essentially a cycle ahead of us and it was a great privilege to have him on again and talk us through it all.
The Tweet that inspired this ep: https://twitter.com/0nemorecomma/status/1578325431266078721?s=61&t=KpETSLXC96CC_FS24Bzszg
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Amish: @azp.crypto
The plans we had/have for S4 are still very much in works but felt it was a good time to put out a "mini-series" in the meantime. In the first episode in this 3 part series we focus on the state of the market & how we feel the next few months may play out.
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
For the season 3 finale, we asked Riz to join us to talk about:
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His life and FX journey
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Mental health
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Lessons learnt along the way
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Physical fitness
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
Riz: @rizsardarfx (Twitter)
This week we had Matty Hayward from the Hub on the podcast where we discussed:
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Growing up in SA
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Career
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Retail vs Institutional Trading
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FTMO
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Psychology and Discipline
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
This week's episode marked the return of Mr X. This was a really insightful discussion where we covered:
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The macro environment
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The 4 year cycle theory
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Inflation
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ETH & NFTs
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LUNA/UST
TCC:
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Mr X:
Telegram: https://t.me/BitcoinSetUps
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
Mr X: @onelesscomma (Twitter)
After what was a violent week in crypto and global markets the boys catch up with Max Knight from The Hub to talk about his journey as a trader, LUNA/UST and whether tech stocks or undervalued at these prices?
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
In this week's episode, we welcome back Corian and the boys get back together to give their views on global markets. FOMC last week continued to cause volatility in risk assets, and Dilen gives a macro update on where he thinks the Fed goes next and how you can position yourself best. Finally, Amish gives his thoughts on the BAYC landsale and whether or not it damaged the reputation of BAYC.
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
On this week's episode, we welcome DG from the TCC Hub to talk all things On-Chain. DG has spent the last year going down the On-Chain rabbit hole and continues to deliver tremendous value every week in The Hub. We spoke about the dynamics of supply and demand and what is needed from an On-Chain perspective to really spark Bitcoin to life!
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
On this week's episode Dilen, Amish and Corian speak about the concept of trading to travel. Coming into the trading industry all those years ago we were motivated by the freedom and time that this industry provided, so it was only right we discussed how to live that balanced life of enjoying yourself but still working hard to achieve that dream. Finally, the boys speak a little on Elon Musk's bid for Twitter and his impact on culture over the recent years.
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
This week we welcome the co-founder of The Crypto Circle James More onto the podcast. This is the 3rd time we've had James on the podcast and it was great to look back on how far he has come as a trader and an individual. We spoke about The Hub, why it was created, who's it suitable for and where James and Amish see it going in the future.
Oh, and not to forget a little market breakdown sauce from the GOAT himself 😉
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
The boys are joined this week by Dilen's cousin, Kunal Pattany. This chat is a fascinating insight into how the modern day learning experience really is becoming a blur between the digital & human world. Kunal gives us an incredible overview of how he landed in his current work role, the story so far and what vision he has for his company. He also discusses how he has approached the crypto market so far, and how high conviction can be very successful - so long as you stay on the right side of gambling!
We also start with some amazing news from Corian, welcoming the newest member to the TCC family.
Kunal's agency "Digital Human" can be found on Instagram: @digitalhumanagency
TCC:
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
MacroIQ:
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Personal accounts:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Corian: @_504ismyrole
Amish: @azp.crypto
Dilen, Amish and Corian are back together once again! On this episode, we cover the FOMC meeting which took place last week, and Dilen gives us his macro overview of what to expect going forward.
Amish gives us the low down on the news Yuga Labs have acquired the cryptopunks. Is this anti-web3? and what does the future of the NFT space look like as a result of this move by Yuga?
Ikigai Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ikigai-Japanese-secret-long-happy/dp/178633089X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17Y8CIIYFUANQ&keywords=ikigai&qid=1648046839&sprefix=ikigai%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Dilen: @dilzzp
Amish: @azp.crypto
Corian: @_504ismyrole
We welcome our good friend Sam Spooner on the podcast this week who is an aspiring trader within the TCC Hub. Sam has a background within construction and carpentry and is the epitome of a hard-working individual looking to leverage FX to give himself more time and freedom.
This week we had the pleasure of being joined by McVal who is Head of Data & Insights at Social Chain. McVal is a critical thinker and has a great understanding of the relationship between crypto and social media. McVal speaks about going all-in on crypto in 2020, geopolitical tensions, the sentiment score and the future of social media - a conversation not to miss!
The boys are back!
Dilen, Amish and Corian sit down after 2 months to discuss the many events that have unfolded over the last few months.
Amish breaks down his thoughts on current market sentiment and TCC's approach to the market. Dilen talks about his new macro research brand - Macro IQ, and Corian discusses what it takes to succeed in the investing space.
Instagram: @thecryptocircle
Twitter: @thecryptocircl3
Youtube: The Crypto Circle
Instagram: @MacroIQGlobal
Twitter: @MacroIQGlobal
Substack: macroiq.substack.com
Follow the guys journey on Instagram:
Dilen: @dilzzp
Amish: @azp.crypto
Corian: @_504ismyrole
After what's been a whirlwind year to say the least the boys get together for one final episode to discuss their thoughts on the market for Q1 2022, their personal journeys over 2021, and what to expect from web3 and the metaverse next year!
The only person we wanted for the Season 2 finale, co-founder of The Crypto Circle - James More. James joins us to outline how he spent a lot of time during the sideways price action in May working on a new institutional based trading style. This has created a much deeper understanding of how price action moves on a daily basis. James outlines his view on where we are this cycle & why NFTs are becoming such an integral part of the space. Finally we discuss what our plans are for 2022…
The trio are back after a while, catching up on the market - we discuss the impact of El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, Solana summer & our current view on The Blueprint.
And of course finishing with the eagerly, in-depth discussion of Kanye's "DONDA" vs Drake's "Certified Lover Boy"
The lines between reality & illusion are becoming increasingly blurred by the day. Digital assets are becoming more valuable than physical ones.
This week’s guest, Sandi Aulakh gives us a fascinating insight into simulation theory & how it has helped her overcome some of the day to day challenges we all come across.
We dive into NFTs & share some of our findings from the past few months, & what we expect from the future in this space. Sandi’s passion for everything she does blew all of us away & these are the type of guests we absolutely love having on the Podcast!
What is it like setting up a fully regulated crypto hedge fund by the age of 26? Then to be handed the biggest bull market correction within weeks of launch?
This week’s guest, Adam Brice explains exactly that, how James, Amish & Dilen became involved with the fund & what the goals for the fund are.
We also discuss why hedge fund managers get such a bad reputation & why we feel we do not fit into the picture that Hollywood has printed.
One of the incredible things about TCC is the diversity of people within the circle. This week we have Mr Gill as our guest on the podcast, a secondary school teacher who talks about how the kids are approaching crypto & if they are still looking at pursuing traditional careers & the university route. We also discuss handing down digital assets to future generations instead of traditional family heirlooms.
This was such an insightful conversation & we thoroughly enjoyed Mr Gill’s company & wisdom.
On May 19th 2021, Bitcoin crashed to $30,000 & in hindsight the signs were there all along that it was coming.
DOGE, SAFEMOON, Elon etc…
With Twitter especially overly euphoric, should we have anticipated the drop?
In hindsight, of course it is easier to see - but we wanted to make sure we didn’t get caught out by something like this again. We have been working on a sentiment algorithm to interpret Twitter data with this week’s guest Jeevan. This episode was a fascinating insight into why we started this project & how big a part social media plays in outlaying the sentiment to us…
Back by popular demand!!! The second half of this season is underway & there was only one person we wanted to join us.
Mr. X is back sharing his views on the market, ETH fits into the current narrative & who is actually buying these NFTs?
As expected, another incredible ep & plenty more to follow in the second half of Season 2.
Looks like the market is deciding to wake up, right as we are back discussing crypto.
We address the big questions straight away - are we avoiding talking about the market because we are concerned? Are we still in a bull market? How do we see the rest of this cycle playing out? Has Elon been forgiven?
Another great chat between us 3 & lots of alpha to take away…
With the crypto market still ranging, but a lot going on in the world - we used this time to discuss some of these topics.
Following the aftermath of the Euro 2020 final, the spotlight on racism has once again been highlighted. We also discuss social media & of course our views on music and our other hobbies & interests.
This conversation was so free-flowing & a real mix between lighthearted banter & serious discussions on very important topics.
The pandemic has given all of us some time to spend with our own thoughts, in our own space…whether we like or not.
For the introverts, it has been a time to enjoy & embrace. In this episode, our good friend Howard discusses how he found his purpose, the mental & physical practices he makes a part of his daily routine & how important discipline is.
This was a fascinating talk & we all learnt a lot of important things that we will definitely be implementing.
Wim Hof Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ
The crypto market has been ranging for weeks now, & so this week…we thought we’d do something a little different. This is a super chilled chat between a few mates discussing their passions outside of the charts.
We had so much fun recording this, definitely something we will be doing again…this one is full of laughs & some really insightful takes on a few interesting subjects.
One thing this space has taught us is that age really does not matter at all. There are opportunities for people regardless of what age they are, & it has shown that the younger generation are generally the ones thriving - not the traditional, experienced investors.
This week’s guest discovered Bitcoin at age 9 & shares his journey so far & what he is anticipating during the remainder of this market cycle.
We always have a great time talking crypto with CB & this episode was no different!
What do trader friends actually talk about? Well, the incredible Dolly joins us from across the pond, and we find out!
This was such a powerful episode, listening to Dolly’s inspirational insight into the discipline required to be a full-time trader was incredibly enlightening.
We also discuss whether females are generally better suited to trading & how social media influences the entire space…this ep is one not to be missed.
Our good friend Mr Dee Ludlow joins us fresh from the Miami Bitcoin conference where he gives us an insight into what went down during the event. We also discuss current market sentiment, the macro picture & whether we feel the market cycles are still in tact? Dee also gives us his opinion on Elon Musk & what app is most needed today…
A lot has happened since the end of Season 1, with the burning question on everyone’s mind - is The Blueprint now void?
Dilen, Corian & Amish discuss this in addition to a plethora of FUD, Elon, China & everything else that’s happened since we’ve been gone.
We were determined that this guest would be saved for the very end of Season 1. There are times to talk & times to listen, this episode was very much the latter. Our guest talks about his wealth management background, how he got into Bitcoin & explains why 99% of his net worth is in Bitcoin.
Thank you all for the incredible support in Season 1. See you in Season 2.
Our guests telegram link: https://t.me/BitcoinSetUps
We are once again joined by Raveena who very kindly agreed to fill in for Dilen this week. This free-flowing conversation really outlines how much fun we have on a day to day basis, but manage to stay disciplined & focused on the end goal.
We also discuss how The Crypto Circle community is maturing...and if we were the victims of any April Fools Day pranks!
What are the values behind The Crypto Circle? What do we want to achieve? What lessons have we learnt from this journey so far? All questions that we constantly ask ourselves & we discuss them this week!
We also say what our highlights from the first season of the podcast have been & why.
You really don’t want to miss this one! A good friend of The Crypto Circle Mr 5am Dee Ludlow joins the guys for a chat about how he got into investing, why he is so bullish on crypto against all other asset classes & shares some of his daily habits that contribute to his success.
The passion in Dee’s voice was something we were all taken aback by and we already have a part 2 lined up! You might want to have your notebooks on standby for this episode! You can find Dee on his networking platform @jointhe5amclubuk.
The latest stimulus cheques are starting to arrive into bank accounts in the US. What are people doing with their money? How are they looking to multiply it? We get Corian’s view from across the pond.
Also in this episode Dilen, Corian, and Amish discuss the new proposed Ethereum upgrade - EIP 1559. What are the benefits for the network and what impact will this have on the price?
They also discuss On Chain analytics which has been a hot topic during this bull cycle. Massive amounts of data have flooded the retail space providing more clarity on short-term price movements. What does it all mean? and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
And we even have a little chat on current affairs, including THAT Oprah interview.
The guys are joined by the first female guest Raveena to discuss why there is such a lack of diversity in the crypto space. Are men intimidated by females? Are females put off by the nature of the crypto market? Would women make better crypto investors?
We also discuss some of the thought processes behind creating The Crypto Circle platform & what qualities are essential when friends do business together.
In this episode Dilen, Corian and Amish discuss the recent correction in Bitcoin and Altcoins and how best to prepare yourself for dips in the future.
This bull cycle has already been tremendously profitable and people are seeing more money than they've seen in their entire lives. How do you deal with this newfound wealth? And does that change your relationship with money? Corian gives a great perspective on this being from New Orleans and living through Hurricane Katrina.
In this episode, we are joined by the co-founder of The Crypto Circle, James More. James discusses his journey into the financial markets and what makes him tick on a day-to-day basis.
Amish and James go back and forth on the story of how "The Blueprint" was created, and we also get his thoughts on the rest of the market cycle.
Finally, James covers the 3 areas within crypto which excite him the most!
In this episode we welcome our first guest of the series, Howard. Howard works in digital marketing at one of the biggest sports companies in the world and is passionate about fitness, trading and investing.
We dig deep into his emotions during the bear market, his struggles with Forex trading and how fitness, diet and meditation made him a better person.
Recorded on: 6th January 2021
In this episode Dilen, Amish and Corian give their insight into the current Cryptocurrency bull cycle, where we are and how to best position your portfolio.
They also discuss the upcoming Coinbase IPO and the exchange space as a whole! What are the implications for the IPO on the space? And where are the opportunities in the Cryptocurrency exchange space? Tune in to find out!
In this episode you'll get to know our 3 hosts much better. Dilen, Amish and Corian go in depth on their journeys and what pivotal moments paved the way for them to be in the position they're in now.