# Why Bitcoin is struggling without institutional support

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Podcast: [MoneywebNOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneywebnow-1014615)
Published: 2026-07-02T05:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1691597
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## Resource

Kea Nonyana from PrimeXBT unpacks South32's $5.6 billion sale of its Richards Bay aluminium smelter to Alcoa, before looking back at the first half of the year, with the JSE and gold under pressure while US equities, South Korea and oil emerged as the standout winners. David Crosoer from PPS Investments explains why he's rethinking the traditional equity-heavy portfolio. John Taylor from Liberty discusses the firm's Messy Middle research, focusing on the financial realities facing professionals aged 35 to 55.

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