Bart Smith

Bart Smith, an investment professional and CEO of Avalanche Treasury Company, dives into the macro forces shaping crypto's future. He argues that crypto's struggles are influenced more by liquidity and geopolitics than technology. Discussing Bitcoin's dual identity as digital gold and a risk asset, he highlights 2026 as a critical year for adoption. Bart emphasizes the need for altcoins to present clearer value and explores how regulatory clarity could attract institutional interest, showcasing a divergence between retail and institutional sentiments.