Cryptocurrency is slowly transitioning from a niche market to a mainstream financial asset, driven by increasing adoption across various sectors. Major corporations like Tesla and Square have added Bitcoin to their balance sheets, while payment giants such as PayPal and Visa now offer cryptocurrency services.
This growing acceptance is complemented by regulatory developments aimed at integrating cryptocurrencies into the broader financial system, enhancing investor confidence. And as cryptocurrency has made its way onto the election agenda, plus the Ethereum ETFs getting SEC approval, added to the fact Donald Trump has just appointed a bullish pro crypto running mate, this cycle is about to get very interesting.
To get the lowdown on all the latest developments in the cryptosphere, I’m delighted to welcome back a man who is one of the leading voices in the space. Scott Melker is a former DJ and music producer turned crypto trader, podcast host and prolific writer who blends current affairs, detailed analysis and historical context to bring a truly reliable source of information to a growing legion of followers.
It’s not always been this way and in fact Scott’s journey to where he finds himself today is a truly fascinating one and in many ways it is exactly that experience that makes him an excellent voice to navigate the choppy waters of crypto trading and investment.
Scott spent over twenty years in the mainstream music industry’s hustle and bustle, collaborating with such luminaries as Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Crosby Stills & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Public Enemy, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna to name but a few.
His work across a wide variety of genres saw him travel the globe, performing in packed stadiums and headlining music festivals while also being the go-to man at private events for celebrities and prominent figures from former president Barack Obama to Britney Spears and Mariah Carey.
Scott racked up over 30 million streams on SoundCloud alone and his imprint on the industry remains to this day. With such a wealth of adventure permeating the mind, it’s little wonder Scott was attracted to the high stakes world of trading and investment.
His curiosity piqued in the early 2000s and his trading career began in the traditional setting of the equity market. Scott was hit hard, however, and on three separate occasions, he lost everything thanks to some bad advice and an equal dose of bad luck.
Things changed dramatically however after Scott discovered Bitcoin in 2016, and sensed the opportunity at hand.
“It was just very good luck and great timing. You didn’t have to be a great trader to make money in crypto in 2017. It started with Bitcoin, and Bitcoin was secretly very popular in the DJ community. In 2015, 2016, I started to hear about it.”
Since that time Scott has gone fully down the rabbit hole and stayed there. He has become one of the most notable influencers in the space. His in-depth analysis, daily newsletters and conversations with the biggest names in the game have become an excellent resource for experienced investors and newbie traders alike.
Scott has also become a regular on the conference scene and a go to guy for all the latest and most up to date insight. He has always maintained a determination to help people, but his role has evolved. As crypto creeps into the public consciousness and more money comes into the market, alongside increasing adoption through other realms, such as blockchain gaming, unfiltered and honest reporting has never been more needed.
I can’t wait to catch up with Scott, he’s a great talker and a knowledgeable guy and with so much happening right now, not least the role crypto regulation looks set to play in the upcoming US election, there’s an awful lot to talk about. If you’re serious about trading or making your first moves into crypto investment then trust me, you don’t want to miss this conversation.
“I think it’s clear that in the United States things are getting better for Bitcoin and crypto. Could the political environment which was so bad for our industry actually be the catalyst for the next Bull Run?”
