BITCOIN BOTTOM IS IN? Tom Lee Calls It As Global Uncertainty Spikes | Mark Yusko

The Wolf Of All Streets40mApril 9, 2026

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In this episode of *The Wolf Of All Streets*, host Scott and guest Mark Yusko dive into the growing consensus that Bitcoin may have hit its bottom, with Tom Lee’s bullish call on the crypto market serving as the catalyst. They explore the idea that the recent ceasefire in Iran—though tenuous—may be symbolic of broader global uncertainty that’s driving institutional interest in Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset. Yusko emphasizes that while macro events like geopolitical tensions can create short-term volatility, they aren’t the root cause of Bitcoin’s price movements. Instead, he highlights structural shifts: the collapse of leverage-driven speculation, the rise of institutional accumulation (evidenced by Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launch), and the emergence of a clear accumulation pattern with higher highs and higher lows. The conversation also touches on the strategic use of Bitcoin by sanctioned nations like Iran, who are leveraging excess energy to mine crypto and bypass dollar-based sanctions. Yusko warns against overreacting to short-term signals like an empty mempool, arguing that activity has shifted to Layer 2 solutions. Ultimately, he sees crypto winter ending in September, with a potential spring of renewed enthusiasm and adoption driven by real-world utility and macroeconomic forces.

Key Takeaways
1

Bitcoin may have bottomed at $63, supported by a structural accumulation pattern and the fact it has never traded below electricity cost.

2

Institutional interest is surging—Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launch signals a major shift in mainstream adoption.

3

Geopolitical events like the Iran ceasefire are not the cause of Bitcoin’s rally but may serve as catalysts amid deeper macro trends.

4

The empty mempool is not a reliable bearish signal due to increased Layer 2 activity, not reduced demand.

5

Sanctioned nations like Iran are using Bitcoin to bypass dollar hegemony, turning crypto into a geopolitical tool.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Tom Lee’s Bitcoin Bottom Call & the Iran Ceasefire Narrative

Tom Lee says the Iran ceasefire is the starting gun for a massive Bitcoin rally. But I've been kind of on board long before the ceasefire with the idea that we could be bottoming.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Crypto Winter vs. Crypto Spring: Seasonal Cycles & Institutional Accumulation

I think crypto winter ends in September. That's 364 days after the peak. That's what it's been.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

The Myth of Retail Panic & the Reality of Whale Accumulation

Small traders are selling. People who bought in October are definitely selling. But who's buying? Whales. Interesting, right?

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Bitcoin as a Geopolitical Tool: Iran’s Crypto Strategy & Sanctions Evasion

If I'm in one of these countries where I've been sanctioned and they've cut off my access to dollar funding and Swift, I'm probably going to do whatever it takes not to starve.

Highlight
40:00
0 min

The Future of Money: Stablecoins, Layer 2, and the Death of Legacy Finance

Scott and Yusko conclude with a vision of the future where stablecoins replace ACH and SWIFT, and blockchain technology underpins global finance. They emphasize that the real revolution is in monetary infrastructure, not just price.

High-Impact Quotes
The real macro trade of our lifetimes is the evolution of monetary technology.
Mark Yusko63:52
Viral: 92.0
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life. And that is kind of how I feel about most of the noise on Twitter and particularly crypto Twitter.
Scott22:07
Viral: 90.0
Anyone who threatened the petrodollar got gone. Qaddafi said no, we're doing it in gold. Gone. Hussein said we're doing it in euros. Gone.
Mark Yusko50:21
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

Scott

Guest

Mark Yusko
Topics Discussed
Bitcoin Market Cycle95%Macro-Economic Shifts in Money92%Institutional Adoption90%Geopolitical Impact on Crypto88%Stablecoin Revolution85%Sanctions Evasion via Bitcoin83%Crypto Winter & Spring80%Layer 2 & Scalability75%
People & Brands

Bitcoin

other

68xPositive

Mark Yusko

person

45xPositive

Iran

place

22xNeutral

Tom Lee

person

8xPositive

Morgan Stanley

organization

6xPositive

Straits of Hormuz

other

5xNeutral

Petrodollar

other

4xNegative

Ethereum

other

3xNeutral

ACH

other

3xNegative

Anjani

person

2xNeutral

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