Crypto Kickoff 2026

We unpack our optimistic 1H26 crypto market outlook anchored on global liquidity support and rate-cut expectations, though energy prices and geopolitics represent potential tail risks. This may set the stage for momentum-led crypto performance and disciplined positioning. The discussion also covers the rise of tokenization—from tokenized equities to equity perps and higher collateral efficiency—and stablecoins moving beyond trading into payments and payrolls. Finally, the episode explores the social and market flywheel around prediction markets, the evolving privacy narrative, and a pragmatic take on the fundamentals vs. technicals debate using recent DeFi examples.

Speakers:
David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment Research (X: DavidDuong)
Colin Basco - Research Associate (X: colin_basco)

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