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Why This Digital Asset Fund Fled to Cash Amid $19B Crypto Meltdown | Markets Outlook Oct 17, 2025

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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.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Is A Bull Run Still in Play for Q4? Oct 14, 2025

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What's driving the markets with Alice Liu, CoinMarketCap's Head of Research.

In today's Market Outlook, CoinMarketCap's Head of Research, Alice Liu, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the global catalysts driving BTC back to $111K. Plus, they discuss the three biggest market drivers, including a whale warning and the critical impact of Jerome Powell's speech on interest rates and the economy.

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Where Retail Investors Are Chasing Momentum | Markets Outlook Oct 10, 2025

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Unpacking retail sentiment on crypto with Stocktwits Head of Markets and Retail Investor Insights, Tom Bruni.

Bitcoin recently hit a new high, but the market's momentum hasn't trickled down to Ethereum, Solana, and other altcoins, leaving retail traders frustrated and their capital flowing elsewhere. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tom Bruni, Head of Markets & Retail Investor Insights at Stocktwits, to dive deep into social sentiment data and what retail investors are actually watching right now, from the "debasement trade" in gold and silver to high-flying AI stocks.

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Matt Hougan: 'Solana Has One of the Best Setups for a Crypto Asset in 8 Years' | Markets Outlook Oct 07, 2025

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Unpacking the crypto rally and Solana's potential with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan returns to Markets Outlook to dissect the forces behind the current crypto rally with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie. With bitcoin reaching new highs and Washington shutdown, Matt explains why the "debasement trade"—fueled by institutional concern over fiat currencies—is driving massive flows and whether his $200,000 price target for BTC by the end of the year is still in play. Plus, his argument for why the market is big enough for both Ethereum and Solana to win.

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Trader Warns of 'Pandemonium' if Bitcoin Breaks This Critical Price Level Oct 03, 2025

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Outlook on bitcoin, and the impact of the government shutdown and President Trump's potential tariff 'dividend' on the markets with TheoTrade Co-Founder Don Kaufman.

In today's Markets Outlook, TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down crypto markets, sharing insights on a shift in bitcoin's behavior and warning of a major risk hanging over its price. Plus, he discusses what a government shutdown means for traders and why he believes that despite providing a short-term positive for altcoins, President Trump's potential tariff 'dividend' could pour fuel on the inflation fire.

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Fed Rate Cuts Will Trigger The Next DeFi Summer Sep 29, 2025

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Predictions for where DeFi is headed next with Monarq Asset Management CIO Sanat Rao.

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At Korea Blockchain Week, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Sanat Rao, CIO of Monarq Asset Management, to discuss how the latest Fed rate cut is impacting crypto markets and setting the stage for the next DeFi summer. Plus, he explains why lower interest rates make DeFi yields even more attractive, how TradFi is starting to embrace on-chain finance, and the biggest risks facing DeFi investors today.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

"Trade Players, Not Shitcoins": Inside Tristan Thompson's Next Venture Sep 27, 2025

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Unpacking the synergy between crypto and sports with NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula.

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NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Korea Blockchain Week to discuss their new collaboration, a project that aims to use crypto to elevate the fan experience and disrupt the sports industry. Plus, Tristan reveals what his teammates are asking him about crypto and gives a bold prediction for the price of Bitcoin.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Why Brazil’s CBDC Won’t Launch on a Blockchain Sep 26, 2025

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An update on Drex with Ronaldo Lemos

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In today’s Markets Outlook, CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Ronaldo Lemos — advisor to Brazil’s Central Bank, and board member of the Stellar Development Foundation — to explore Drex, Brazil’s upcoming central bank digital currency.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Pudgy Penguins CEO: Korea is The ‘Epicenter’ of Global Culture Sep 25, 2025

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Unpacking the Korea crypto market with Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz.

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In today’s Markets Outlook, Pudgy Penguins and Abstract CEO Luca Netz join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen from Korea Blockchain Week to share his insights on why the country is the new epicenter of both global culture and crypto. He explains the staggering statistics on Korean crypto adoption, what American companies can learn from this market, and how his company, Abstract, is working to bring fun back to the EVM.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

ReserveOne to Debut 80/20 Diversified Crypto Treasury on Nasdaq in Q4 Sep 24, 2025

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Unveiling ReserveOne and a new era of bitcoin DeFi with CEO Jaime Leverton at Korea Blockchain Week.

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In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with Jaime Leverton, CEO of ReserveOne, at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 to discuss the critical role of transaction fees in bitcoin halving and the potential for a new era of bitcoin DeFi. Plus, she gives us an exclusive look at ReserveOne, a new public company aiming to be a one-stop-shop for crypto investors, with a management team she calls the "Avengers of Crypto."

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

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