Galaxy Brains Animoca’s Bet on AI and Altcoins with Yat Siu
Nov 6, 2025
Yat Siu, Chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, is a visionary in the crypto space who discusses Animoca's plans for a U.S. listing and its bold bets on altcoins and AI. He reveals why the company is going public and how it’s hedging investments amidst market fluctuations. Trader Beimnet Abebe shares insights on Bitcoin's trends and macroeconomic risks. Together, they explore the exciting themes of tokenization, gaming, and the future interplay between AI and cryptocurrency.
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Prepare For Wider Price Swings
- Widen expected price ranges and prepare with cash on the sidelines to buy on deeper dips.
- Use protection structures or sell upside volatility to finance downside hedges if you want to keep positions.
Flat Is A Valid Position
- Being flat is a legitimate trade: step to the sidelines when you feel uncomfortable about markets.
- Waiting for clearer catalysts or better entries often beats forcing a position in uncertain conditions.
Altcoins As The Utility Layer Bigger Than Gold
- Altcoins collectively can outgrow Bitcoin because they deliver day-to-day utility and user-focused services.
- Animoca positions itself as a levered bet on utility altcoins by incubating, investing, and hedging token exposures.