Come back after the summer, says one analyst on crypto markets
Key takeaways
- By James Van Straten|Edited by Stephen Alpher Jun 9, 2026, 2:53 p.m.
- Historically, healthy bull markets are characterized by leaders leading.
- The challenge for those hyperscalers is growing, Thompson says.
By James Van Straten|Edited by Stephen Alpher Jun 9, 2026, 2:53 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on What to know: Lekker Capital CIO Quinn Thompson argues bitcoin remains under pressure due to DAT issues, Strategy's STRC preferred shares, and quantum computing concerns, contributing to one of the largest divergences between crypto and technology stocks in recent years.Thompson is also bearish on tech, citing weakening Mag 7 leadership, rising hyperscaler debt, declining free cash flow from AI-related capex spending, and trillions of dollars in upcoming IPO supply.Bitcoin continues to flash warning signs, according to Quinn Thompson, CIO at Lekker Capital, as his fund remains firmly bearish on crypto heading into the summer. Thompson argues that the market faces a combination of structural challenges, including ongoing digital asset treasury (DAT) concerns, unresolved questions about Strategy's preferred stock STRC, and lingering fears about quantum computing risks to Bitcoin's security model.
Combined with weakening liquidity conditions and heavy selling pressure, these factors have contributed to one of the largest divergences between bitcoin and technology stocks in recent history, with crypto significantly underperforming despite continued strength across much of the tech sector.
Thompson's broader concern extends beyond crypto and believes a wave of blockbuster IPOs (SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI) could absorb trillions of dollars in investor capital, creating a liquidity drain.One of the clearest signs for Thompson is the Magnificent Seven's underperformance relative to the broader Nasdaq. Historically, healthy bull markets are characterized by leaders leading. Today, however, many of the index's gains are being driven by semiconductor and AI supply chain names rather than the hyperscalers that sparked the initial rally.