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Josh Olszewicz, head of research at investments manager Valkyrie, discusses the possible forces driving BTC's 36% decline in the past two months and where he sees a positive upside. Plus, insights into Valkyrie's ETFs and the role of institutional investors in the crypto market rout.

May 24, 2022

As bitcoin holds above the key $30,000 level, BTG Pactual's Andre Portilho discusses the prospects of bitcoin as a safe haven asset amid economic uncertainties in the U.S. and globally. Plus, what higher interest rates mean for the markets, institutional vs. retail buying and crypto in Latin America.

May 17, 2022

The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 8.3% in April, remaining near 40-year highs, but down slightly from 8.5% in March. Core inflation rose 0.6% from March, double the rate from the prior month. ADM Investor Services International's Marc Ostwald discusses what the latest numbers reveal about the outlook for crypto and the wider economy. Plus, China's role in the global markets.

May 11, 2022

Unchained Capital CEO Joseph Kelly discusses the crypto markets after BTC briefly dropped below $30,000, highlighting cryptocurrency’s correlation with the stock market and tech assets. Did institutional investors play a role in the crypto sell-off? And why the spillover into altcoin markets?

May 10, 2022

Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the crypto market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis-point interest rate hike and the use of quantitative tightening to combat inflation. Plus, a conversation about bitcoin’s relationships with interest rates, equity markets and the NASDAQ.

May 5, 2022

Will Evans, CEX.IO managing director, the Americas, discusses the impact of macroeconomic factors on the crypto markets, noting the war in Ukraine and inflation as possible reasons for volatility. Plus, a conversation on crypto’s increasing correlation with tech stocks and developments in the derivatives market.

Apr 29, 2022

CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin trades below $40,000 after a 5% decline. Perkins addresses positive factors hitting the crypto industry, noting favorable sentiment among policymakers and increasing institutional interest. This comes as Goldman Sachs and FTX executives meet in the Bahamas to discuss further collaboration. Plus, a conversation on the proof-of-work debate and the derivatives market. 

Apr 27, 2022

Gemini Global Head of Business Development Dave Abner discusses the state of the crypto markets, as well as its role in helping launch a crypto spot ETF in Australia. Abner also discusses regulatory hesitancy towards spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., explaining why he believes one could be approved “this summer.”

Apr 26, 2022

Huobi Financial Officer Lily Zhang discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, sharing insights into the state of digital assets in China following the country's crypto ban. Plus, the impact of rising rates on markets and reactions to Tron's Justin Sun announcing the launch of decentralized algorithmic stablecoin USDD.

Apr 22, 2022

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti provides his analysis on bitcoin's next move after a three-day price rally. Lopresti also explains why his firm is bullish on altcoins like Avalanche and Solana. Plus, a conversation about the continued growth of institutional interest in crypto, noting a rumored partnership between FTX and Goldman Sachs.

Apr 21, 2022