Markets Outlook

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from James Hodges, Co-Founder and CEO at Amphibian Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas discusses the success of Bitcoin ETFs attracting institutional investors, doubts about Ether ETF approval due to SEC silence and election impact. They explore the performance and trends in ETFs, particularly in relation to Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting the rising popularity and influence of ETFs in investment markets.

Jenn Sanasie interviews Christopher Alexander on potential Bitcoin miner energy tactics, crypto's role in US elections, and Roaring Kitty's impact on GameStop and Dogecoin. They discuss easing inflation, off-grid energy, and market trends.

Thomas Hogan, Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, discusses U.S. inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Powell's speech, meme coins vs. D-pin, market trends, and the stagflation concerns in the U.S. economy.

ZX Squared Capital co-founder CK (Changguang) Zheng discusses why institutional interest in bitcoin could lead to reaching $90,000 by 2024. They explore the narrative of bitcoin amidst global fiat currency inflation. The podcast also delves into market updates, ETFs, investor confidence, and Bitcoin's long-term value growth.

This podcast delves into the performance of various cryptocurrencies, with highlights on Cosmos and Solana's gains and Ethereum's lag. It also covers significant events like spot Bitcoin ETF launches and institutional acceptance in the CoinDesk 20 index.

Helene Braun and BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz discuss the surge in crypto derivatives trading volume, Bitcoin outlook, options trading on BitMEX, and the rise of meme coins. Lutz predicts Bitcoin trading between $60,000-$70,000 with potential for major corrections or new all-time highs. They explore benefits of options trading and features of BitMEX's platform.

Vivien Wong, Partner at HashKey Capital, discusses the impact of Bitcoin ETFs in Asia, focusing on accessibility for Chinese investors and the competitive landscape. They explore the prospects of crypto in China, upcoming developments in the ETF industry, and the interest in tokenization among Asian financial institutions.

Jennifer Sanasie, crypto reporter at CoinDesk, discusses the surge in AI-related tokens like RNDR, AGIX, and FET following Nvidia's rally. She highlights the importance of research for investors interested in these AI tokens. The podcast also touches on Bitcoin and Ether price stability.

Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo discusses the success of Bitcoin ETFs, potential approval of spot Ether ETFs, growth in the DeFi space, and market trends including GameFi projects and scalability solutions.