Markets Outlook

Denis Dariotis, Founder and CEO of GoQuant, joins the discussion to unravel the complexities of crypto trading infrastructure. He explains the recent dip in Bitcoin prices and how institutional dark pools, like his new GoDark product, can minimize market impact and safeguard trades. Denis emphasizes that demand for crypto dark pools is strong, reflecting a maturation in the market. He also outlines GoDark's initial offerings of 25 spot tokens and its potential expansion into futures and options, showcasing a promising shift in how institutional trading may evolve.

Hunter Horsley, Co-founder and CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, dives into the remarkable growth of crypto ETFs. He predicts 2025 as a pivotal year for marrying traditional finance with crypto. The discussion highlights the stunning success of the Solana Staking ETF, which amassed over $400 million in just five days, and addresses the burgeoning interest in an XRP ETF, seen as a game-changer for mainstream investors. Hunter also shares insights on trading behaviors and why Bitcoin's stability is crucial in reducing market volatility.

David Ripley, Co-CEO of Kraken, shares insights on the company's impressive growth and strategic shift towards integrating traditional finance with crypto. He discusses stablecoins as superior payment mechanisms, emphasizing their role in the industry. Ripley elaborates on Kraken's expansion into futures and equities, the impact of reduced Bitcoin volatility, and how they cater to both professional and retail traders. His perspective on the evolving landscape of digital assets is both enlightening and engaging.

Santiago Roel Santos, Founder and CEO of Inversion, dives deep into the volatility of the crypto market despite rising institutional interest. He warns that a single tweet can trigger significant price swings, highlighting the market's fragility. Discussing Inversion's approach, he emphasizes integrating stablecoins into traditional businesses for real utility. Santiago argues for evolving beyond mere speculation while maintaining blockchain security. He remains optimistic about the future, suggesting continued bullishness after October's market shifts.

Mo Shaikh, co-founder of Aptos Labs and general partner at Maximum Frequency Ventures, dives into the crypto landscape. He reveals his new $50M fund aimed at early-stage investments, inspired by Elon Musk's hands-on approach. Mo discusses the tough climate for builders in crypto, the importance of founder resilience, and the strategic focus on Asia for innovation. He also emphasizes the need for products that adapt to macro trends and consumer behaviors, making a strong case for a new generation of blockchain technologies.

Diving deep in the state of the markets with VanEck CEO Jan van Eck. In today's Market Outlook, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the current state of bitcoin, Ethereum, prediction markets, and infrastructure, sharing his target for BTC's price by the end of 2025. He also discusses the transformational impact of the GENIUS Act and how the timeline for market structure may impact investor outlook. - Break the cycle of exploitation.Break down the barriers to truth.Break into the next generation of privacy.Break Free.Free to scroll without being monetized.Free from censorship.Freedom without fear.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠https://midnight.network/break-free⁠ - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more.URL: ⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠ - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en&utm_source=CoinDesk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CoinDesk_Banner⁠.- This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Morgan Krupetsky, VP of On-Chain Finance at Ava Labs, dives into the future of blockchain beyond speculation. He discusses how stablecoins and tokenization are reshaping real-world finance. Morgan highlights insights from a recent Fed conference, emphasizing regulatory engagement and institutional trust. With a focus on balancing privacy needs and transparency, he explores the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and its educational gaps. Expect tokenization and stablecoins to drive significant changes in the finance sector in the coming years.

Diving into the bitcoin markets with JAN3 CEO Samson Mow. In today's Markets Outlook, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain why bitcoin's flat price and low volatility is a potential sign of maturity and why his $1 million prediction is still in play. Plus, he dives into the threat of bitcoin "bifurcation," the surge of Korean retail money propping up Ethereum, and the likelihood of nation-state BTC adoption in 2026 amid global de-dollarization trends. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠⁠http://owlting.com/⁠⁠.#cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Unpacking the recent market meltdown with Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra. In today's Markets Outlook, Round13 Capital Managing Partner and CIO, and Rails Co-Founder and CEO, Satraj Bambra unpacks the $19 billion liquidation cascade that rocked the crypto markets recently. Plus, he shares the major decision his fund made in response: going all-cash—a choice that runs counter to many Q4 bullish forecasts. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠http://owlting.com/⁠.#cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Alice Liu, Head of Research at CoinMarketCap, shares her expert insights on the current crypto landscape. She breaks down BTC's potential rise to $111K and the impact of Jerome Powell's upcoming speech on interest rates. The conversation delves into U.S.-China trade tensions and their effects on crypto, as well as the importance of monitoring whale activity and their influence on market psychology. Liu also discusses why recent meme trends indicate a bullish Q4 and offers predictions for BTC and ETH.