CryptoMondays Europe will host a live online fireside chat titled Bitcoin Unfiltered with Giacomo Zucco, Director of Plan ₿ Network, on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 17:00 CEST. The event aims to provide a candid conversation about Zucco’s journey into Bitcoin and the role of education in preparing the next generation of Bitcoiners. The 40-minute session will consist of a 30-minute fireside chat followed by a 10-minute live audience Q&A.

Key Discussion Topics

The discussion will cover several critical areas related to Bitcoin education and adoption. The agenda includes Giacomo Zucco’s personal journey into Bitcoin, the importance of Bitcoin education, and the work of Plan ₿ Academy. Additional topics will focus on the impact of the Plan ₿ Summer School, self-custody, individual sovereignty, and what the next generation of Bitcoiners needs to learn. The session will also address how to distinguish meaningful developments from noise in the crypto space.

Event Details

About the Speakers and Organizers

Alexandre Samartino, the host of the event, emphasized the importance of Bitcoin education going beyond technical explanations. "Bitcoin education should go beyond explaining how the technology works. It should also help people understand why Bitcoin matters and give them the confidence to think independently," said Samartino. He noted that Zucco is known for communicating complex ideas directly without unnecessary jargon, making the event suitable for both experienced Bitcoiners and newcomers.

CryptoMondays Zoom Europe is an online event series connecting members of the European crypto community with leading founders, educators, developers, and industry participants. Its live sessions provide accessible conversations about Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and the development of the wider digital-asset ecosystem. CryptoMondays is a global decentralized community that began as a Meetup in NYC on January 8, 2018, and has grown into the largest in-real-life community in web3, with over 150,000 members worldwide across 60+ active chapters in 18 countries.

Crypto analyst Doctor Profit argues that the widely expected Bitcoin dip in October is unlikely to occur, suggesting that when the market collectively anticipates a specific outcome based on the four-year cycle, it rarely happens. The analyst notes that the same traders who dismissed the cycle when Bitcoin was near $120,000 are now using it to justify waiting for a bottom in September or October. He warns that this level of consensus is historically a warning sign rather than a reliable trading setup.

Doctor Profit emphasizes that the issue is not the cycle itself but the number of investors expecting the exact same outcome. He believes the market is unlikely to serve the exact bottom on a silver platter to those waiting for it. Instead, he points to heavy liquidity around $54,000 as a critical support level, stating he does not expect Bitcoin to break below $50,000. This represents roughly 15% downside from current prices, which he views as manageable compared to the risk faced by those who bought between $70,000 and $90,000.

The pseudonymous trader disclosed his strategy involves deploying capital in stages. He allocated his first bucket of funds at $64,000, using realized profits from short positions opened near $120,000. The second bucket is being deployed gradually, with 5% added on days Bitcoin trades between $54,000 and $64,000, targeting a blended average entry near $60,000. For every four dollars allocated to Bitcoin, he assigns one dollar to Ethereum.

Key Price Levels and Allocation

Doctor Profit’s contrarian view is supported by two potential catalysts expected in October. The DTCC’s full tokenization platform is set to launch that month, enabling 24-hour stock trading on blockchain infrastructure with involvement from BlackRock Inc. and major institutions. He argues it would be contradictory for BlackRock to aggressively push tokenization while the crypto market crashes simultaneously. Additionally, the potential passing of the Clarity Act in August could provide regulatory clarity, accelerating institutional entry before retail buyers can act on their four-year cycle expectations.

Technically, Doctor Profit looks for Bitcoin to reclaim the weekly green line above current levels. He identifies $80,000 as the next major target once this confirmation occurs, suggesting the market may front-run the retail crowd waiting for a dip.