CRYPTO 101

Ep. 691 Navigating the Crypto Trading Landscape and Market Structure with CoinRoutes

Nov 18, 2025
Ian Weisberger, Founder and CEO of CoinRoutes, dives into the world of algorithmic trading and the nuances of crypto market structure. He shares insights from the recent Plan B conference and discusses the pivotal shift in trading from retail to institutional. Ian highlights the risks of unrealistic yield claims and scams prevalent in the crypto space. He also explores the differences between futures trading and traditional finance, emphasizing the importance of real-time liquidation. With a keen eye on future trends, Ian predicts the growth of institutional adoption and the rise of value-accumulating altcoins.
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ANECDOTE

Plan B Conference Takeaways

  • Ian traveled from the Plan B conference in Lugano and described connecting with Tether and Bitfinex participants.
  • He noted Bitfinex has low trading velocity but remains large in assets, contrasting it with Binance outflows.
ADVICE

Watch Exchange Error Rates Early

  • Monitor exchange error rates to spot venue outages early and exit positions before severe degradation.
  • Use cross-exchange market visibility to warn clients and avoid getting trapped when platforms fail.
ANECDOTE

Merchant Problems Sparked Crypto Interest

  • Ian described starting a web hosting business in high school and repeatedly losing merchant processors.
  • That experience motivated his interest in crypto as an alternative for payments and banking.
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