On June 20, a new episode of the SwapSpace Huddle podcast premiered on YouTube — featuring Scott Melker, trader, media personality, and host of The Wolf of All Streets. In this exclusive conversation, Scott shares how he turned DJ instincts into a trading mindset, how CeFi failures shaped his view of the industry, and why he believes the simplest strategy is still the best: just buy Bitcoin and hold.
Known for his media presence, sharp commentary, and over a million followers on X, Melker pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to build a brand, lose credibility, and fight to rebuild it in a high-stakes industry where public opinion moves as fast as the charts.
Quotes from the episode:
“Voyager was my first podcast sponsor — and I ended up one of their largest creditors.”
“I interviewed SBF and Mashinsky before the collapse. I asked the hard questions — they just lied.”
“Now it’s not traders who watch my show — it’s dads at conferences with their kids. They all tune in to Macro Monday.”
“Everyone will have a wallet, but no one will know it’s a crypto wallet. Just like email. It’ll just work.”
“Buy Bitcoin. Do nothing. That beats any business idea I’ve ever had.”
Most people know Scott Melker for his trades, newsletters, and daily livestreams. But in this episode, he opens up about the personal side of being in crypto — the trust that was broken, the reputation hit that came with promoting now-defunct platforms, and the challenge of staying centered while raising a family and running a media business.
In 2019, Melker’s podcast gained traction during the last bull cycle. At the time, platforms like Voyager and Celsius were seen as pillars of legitimacy in a still-emerging space. Melker became one of Voyager’s most visible public partners — only to be blindsided by its collapse in 2022. In his words, “They were my friends. I believed them. They lied.”
This episode revisits that period with raw honesty. He shares the guilt of having promoted companies that later imploded — and the emotional toll of losing significant funds, both personal and from listeners who trusted his platform.
But Melker doesn’t stop at reflection. He talks about how he pivoted: focusing on education, transparency, and long-term value. His flagship segment, Macro Monday, now features heavyweights like Mike McGlone and Dave Weisberger — and has become a favorite among older, long-term investors.
The conversation also explores the future of blockchain technology — and why, according to Melker, mass adoption will only happen when crypto becomes invisible.
“In ten years, we’ll all use crypto — but no one will call it crypto. Just like you don’t say you’re using TCP/IP when you send an email.”
Melker discusses how AI, UX simplicity, and Wall Street-scale infrastructure will reshape financial products — while reminding listeners that, despite all the complexity, the core remains the same.
“People want freedom. They want self-custody. But they’re also scared of it. So both things will grow: institutional ETFs and individual wallets. You’ll see both paths running in parallel.”
SwapSpace Huddle is a podcast by crypto aggregator SwapSpace. While the platform focuses on seamless crypto exchanges, the podcast goes deeper — spotlighting the people behind the protocols, the thinkers behind the trends. Each episode offers a thoughtful, human-first look at the world of Web3.
🎥 The full episode is now live on the SwapSpace Huddle YouTube channel
🎁 A $500 giveaway is also open — linked to the episode
About SwapSpace
SwapSpace is a crypto exchange aggregator with more than 43 trusted partners and over 4000 coins available for smooth, secure swaps — all in one place, and with no extra fees. Since 2019, the platform has helped thousands of users access the best rates across top exchanges. SwapSpace Huddle, the company’s flagship podcast, dives deeper — bringing human stories from the frontlines of Web3.
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Image: Scott Melker on Voyager, SBF, and crypto’s future — in the new SwapSpace Huddle episode
