Drinks with Raoul: June 25, 2026
Drinks with Raoul: June 25, 2026
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Quick Insights

Current technical indicators suggest Bitcoin (BTC) is in a high-quality accumulation phase, as it is currently 1.5 standard deviations oversold and highly correlated with an expected rise in global liquidity. Investors should consider rotating capital out of overextended semiconductor stocks like NVIDIA (NVDA), which are currently trading at extreme "overbought" levels, and into lagging Layer 1 assets. Ethereum (ETH) presents a high-conviction opportunity as it nears a major trend reversal signal at the bottom of its current consolidation wedge. For those seeking higher-risk plays, Sui (SUI) has hit a potential price floor at 1.8 standard deviations oversold, offering a favorable entry point for the AI-driven internet cycle. The most effective strategy remains holding these core assets long-term and only taking "lifestyle" profits when they reach 2 standard deviations overbought on a log scale.

Detailed Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC)

  • Current Sentiment: Raoul Pal remains heavily loaded in crypto despite recent "shitty" market performance. He views the current downturn as a high-quality entry point rather than a reason to panic.
  • Technical Indicators:
    • Bitcoin is currently flashing a "buy" signal on Pal’s log regression channel (a tool used to identify overbought/oversold levels in long-term trends).
    • It is currently trading near 1.5 standard deviations oversold, a level that has historically preceded significant rallies.
  • Macro Correlation: Bitcoin maintains an 85%–87% correlation with Global Liquidity. Pal notes that while liquidity has dipped recently due to a strong US Dollar, the long-term trend for liquidity is upward to service global debt.

Takeaways

  • Accumulation Phase: The recommendation is to "save furiously" and add to positions when the market is 1.5 standard deviations oversold.
  • Ignore the Noise: Pal argues that the "cycle is not dead" and characterizes the current period as a "mid-cycle" consolidation.
  • Long-term Thesis: View Bitcoin as the "value layer" and "coordination layer" of the internet, especially as it integrates with AI agents.

Ethereum (ETH)

  • Technical Setup: ETH is currently at the bottom of a "wedge" consolidation pattern, similar to a pattern gold exhibited before a major breakout.
  • DeMarc Indicators: Pal highlights that ETH is showing Monthly 8 and Monthly 12 counts on DeMarc indicators. A "9" or "13" typically signals a full trend reversal, suggesting the bottom is very close.
  • Relative Value: Pal believes Ethereum is significantly undervalued compared to the NASDAQ and semiconductor stocks.

Takeaways

  • Rotation Opportunity: Investors should look for a "Great Rotation" where money moves out of overextended tech stocks (like semiconductors) and into lagging Layer 1 assets like ETH.
  • Risk/Reward: The risk-reward profile for ETH is currently considered "extremely high" due to how oversold it is on a trend basis.

Solana (SOL) & Sui (SUI)

  • Sui (SUI) Specifics: SUI is currently 1.8 standard deviations oversold on its log channel and has already hit a DeMarc "9" count, indicating a potential price floor.
  • Sector Conviction: Pal reaffirms his "Layer 1" thesis, stating that programmable smart contract platforms are essential for the future "agentic" (AI-driven) internet.

Takeaways

  • Stay the Course: Despite the "frustrating" price action, Pal advises investors to "stick with the program" regarding these specific Layer 1 tokens.

Semiconductors (Semis) & NVIDIA (NVDA)

  • Sentiment: Bearish/Cautions for the near term.
  • Overbought Levels: Semiconductors are currently 3.8 standard deviations overbought versus their long-term trend since 2008. Pal describes this as "La La Land" levels of overextension.
  • Growth Limits: Pal questions the likelihood of NVIDIA doubling from current levels given where we are in the "compute cycle" and capital expenditure (CAPEX) build-out.

Takeaways

  • Profit Taking: Pal has recently taken "money off the table" (lifestyle chips) from semiconductor bets and Rocket Lab (RKLB).
  • Expect a Laggard: While they may not crash, semiconductors are unlikely to be the leaders of the next phase of the market rally.

Investment Themes & Macro Insights

The "Everything Code"

  • Demographics & Debt: Pal’s core thesis is that an aging population leads to lower productivity, which forces governments to print money (increase liquidity) to service debt.
  • Liquidity as a Driver: This "debasement" of currency makes assets with fixed supplies (like Bitcoin) or high growth (like Tech/AI) essential for maintaining wealth.

The SpaceX Index Trade

  • Market Volatility: Pal notes a specific technical event involving SpaceX (likely referring to private secondary market activity or index rebalancing).
  • Arbitrage: Hedge funds are currently "front-running" index inclusions by selling large-cap NASDAQ weights to prepare for SpaceX's inclusion, which is causing temporary market volatility.

Actionable Strategy: "Unfucking Your Future"

  • Compounding vs. Trading: Pal emphasizes that the best-performing accounts belong to "dead people" because they don't sell. He discourages active trading for the general public.
  • Lifestyle Chips: Have a plan to take 20% off the table only when assets hit 2 standard deviations overbought on a log scale.
  • Excess Liquidity: Global liquidity has turned positive relative to GDP, which historically provides a "bid" for speculative assets like crypto.
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In this special episode of Drinks with Raoul, Raoul is back to reveal the 10 community members who've won 1K USDC before he dives into the rest of your questions. And don't forget, Real Vision is offering its lowest prices ever for a limited time only. Join or upgrade now at realvision.com/pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About Raoul Pal: The Journey Man
Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

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The world is changing faster than ever before. This comes with life-changing opportunities but also unprecedented challenges. In The Journeyman, I talk to the greatest minds at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology to figure out exactly what the Exponential Age means for us all. I uncover the big trends, potential investment opportunities, and economic risks and rewards, and ask the big questions on how this impacts us, our businesses, and our societies. Brought to you by Real Vision.