On The Brink with Castle Island Josh Frank (The Tie) on Crypto Market Intelligence (EP.638)
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Jun 26, 2025 Josh Frank, the founder and CEO of The Tie, a market intelligence platform for digital assets, shares insights on the evolving crypto landscape. He discusses The Tie's origin and the critical role of sentiment data, emphasizing its impact on trading and investment strategies. Josh explores the challenges of identifying authentic projects within a scam-filled market and highlights the Canton Network's contributions to privacy in transactions. He also touches on innovative strategies for profitability that leverage data insights to enhance shareholder value.
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Origin Story of The Tie
- Josh Frank started The Tie to make sense of crazy ICO hype and social media bubble in 2017.
- Initially free retail platform, grew into an institutional product serving top crypto funds and firms.
Crypto Sentiment Data Evolution
- Sentiment data in crypto works like traditional markets but can be a fundamental indicator long-term.
- Bots and fake accounts must be weeded out for accurate sentiment and community insights.
Liquidity Limits for Large Funds
- Large funds face liquidity and scalability limits in crypto; trading sizes are constrained.
- Many big funds trade Bitcoin derivatives instead of spot due to liquidity challenges.