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The Crypto Endgame in 2024 | Fireside Chat with Pranav Kanade, portfolio manager of the VanEck Digital Assets Alpha Fund
Apr 30, 2024
Pranav Kanade, portfolio manager of the VanEck Digital Assets Alpha Fund, discusses his investment philosophy in crypto, the impact of macroeconomics on the market, decentralized physical infrastructure networks, Tesla's role in the industry, comparison between Eth and Sol, and the intersection of AI and crypto projects.
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Quick takeaways
- Invest in projects with monopolistic characteristics and sustainable utility in blockchain space.
- Monitor macroeconomic conditions and adopt defensive strategies during market frothiness.
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Pranad's Journey into Crypto and Finance
Pranad shares his journey from growing up in Bangalore, India, to studying at NYU for business school, where he transitioned from film school aspirations to exploring distressed credit. Starting his career at UBS during the European credit crisis, he gained experience in distressed high yield desks, eventually moving to the buy side at Hutch and Hill, focusing on energy investments.