The Leverage Threat No One Sees Coming Could Derail Bitcoin and Altcoins Fast

Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter, delivers a stark warning about the hidden risks fueling Bitcoin’s rise past $118,000. In this exclusive Kitco News interview with Jeremy Szafron, Neuner exposes a “dangerous leverage loop” where debt-fueled crypto buys by public firms are artificially inflating market demand. He warns this synthetic momentum could trigger a sharp collapse, and calls the current rally fragile and unsustainable without real fundamentals.

Neuner shares why Bitcoin dominance over 62% is a bearish signal, predicts a $165,000 cycle top, and unpacks why Ethereum’s resilience masks broader market weakness. With altcoins collapsing and the Fed possibly shifting policy, Neuner says retail traders are blind to the risks. If just one macro shock hits, this overleveraged rally could implode fast.

Key topics:
-Why Neuner says the crypto rally is “synthetic,” not organic
-The role of public companies and debt-fueled Bitcoin buying
-Bitcoin dominance crosses 62%—why that’s not bullish
-Retail exposure and the high-risk phase of the cycle
-Neuner’s $165K Bitcoin price forecast
-Macro risks and the Fed’s next move

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00:00 Introduction a
00:05 Synthetic Leverage in Crypto
01:10 Understanding Market Cycles and Leverage
04:13 Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy
06:45 Emerging Trends and Risks
14:39 Bitcoin's Current Structure and Future Projections
18:17 Altcoin Market Dynamics
20:56 Investment Strategies and Market Risks
29:07 Conclusion

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