Trying to time the next cycle top? These clues are in the Fed’s 2026 playbook | Grayscale

The crypto market is holding its breath as two rate cuts are expected before year-end, but will they ignite the next big rally or mark the cycle top? In this exclusive episode of the BeInCrypto Podcast, host Brian sits down with Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Head of Product & Research at Grayscale, to discuss: 🔹 How macroeconomic changes, rate cuts, inflation, and a weaker dollar could reshape crypto markets 🔹 Whether institutions are quietly accumulating Bitcoin and altcoins again 🔹 The evolution of Grayscale’s ETF products (GBTC, GDLC, GSOLE) 🔹 The rise of staking ETFs and how regulation is finally catching up 🔹 Why Ray believes the four-year crypto cycle is outdated, and what the next era of digital assets could look like 🎧 Watch until the end for a powerful insight: “Cycles don’t die of old age. Fundamentals do.” 📈 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more market insights and institutional perspectives on crypto. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Rate cuts and the crypto outlook 01:00 – Are institutions quietly buying again? 02:00 – Why a weaker dollar could be bullish for crypto 03:00 – Long-term view: Institutional accumulation and diversification 04:40 – Grayscale’s multi-asset fund GDLC explained 06:30 – Bitcoin vs Ethereum vs Solana — who leads next? 08:00 – The rise of staking ETFs (Ethereum, Solana) 09:20 – Inside the regulatory shift allowing staking in ETFs 10:00 – Why crypto needs to move beyond “cycle thinking” 11:00 – Is this the end of the four-year cycle myth? 12:00 – The future of altcoins in institutional portfolios 13:00 – Closing thoughts: The new era of crypto investing ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform – we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow Us on Socials 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/beincrypto 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/+U8DQNp4b8Gw3YmZi 🎥 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@beincrypto 💼 LinkedIn: din.com/company/beincrypto @Beincrypto ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose. ✳️ Hashtags #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Grayscale #cryptopodcast