The Scoop Tariffs, tokenization and institutional adoption with Flowdesk CEO Guilhem Chaumont
Apr 14, 2025
Guilhem Chaumont, Co-Founder and CEO of Flowdesk, discusses the intersection of tariffs and market volatility impacting cryptocurrency. He explores the hesitation of traditional financial institutions in adopting digital assets amidst uncertainties. The conversation delves into the unique challenges facing altcoins and the current state of the crypto market. Chaumont also emphasizes the convergence of crypto and traditional finance, the role of AI in this transformation, and the potential for Real World Assets to shape future investment strategies.
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Crypto Tied to Macroeconomics
- Crypto's market is no longer isolated but tightly linked to macroeconomic factors.
- Tariffs are a catalyst of crisis, making this downturn unlike past ones, involving escalating market concerns.
Bear Market Dynamics Explained
- In a bear market, positive news barely move crypto prices but negative news cause heavy drops.
- Lack of buying inputs means market searches for reasons to decline, especially impacting illiquid altcoins.
Institutional Demand Stabilizes Bitcoin
- Institutional inflows to Bitcoin are long-term and steady, akin to buying gold.
- This persistent demand removes supply and reduces the likelihood of deep drawdowns seen in past cycles.