Markets Outlook

What's driving the markets as geopolitical tensions rise with the NYSE's Michael Reinking.

NYSE Senior Market Strategist and Head of the MAC Desk Michael Reinking joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down what's driving markets as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East push oil prices sharply higher. Plus, he explains why the conflict is hitting Asia harder than the US, how volatility is triggering de-risking across asset classes, and what the surprising resilience in crypto and mega-cap tech could signal.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Unpacking the stablecoin yield fight and the quantum threat to bitcoin with DACFP Founder Ric Edelman.

Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals Founder, and Author of The Truth About Crypto, Ric Edelman joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why the crypto industry needs to compromise with the banking lobby to pass the Clarity Act. He explains why stablecoin yield isn't the "hill to die on" and how legislative certainty could trigger a massive bull run toward $500,000 bitcoin. Plus, Ric debunks the quantum threat to the bitcoin.

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01:00 — The Stablecoin Yield Fi...

Kraken secures access to a Fed master account. What does it mean for crypto?

Kraken has become the first crypto-native company to secure direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems. In today's Markets Outlook Jonathan Jachym, Kraken’s Global Head of Policy and Government Relations, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the years-long journey to this milestone and what it means for the future of U.S. dollar settlement and institutional crypto adoption. Plus, Kraken's response to President Trump’s recent calls for the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act and stop banks from "undercutting" Americ...

Unpacking Q4 crypto equities earnings with Benchmark-StoneX Analyst Mark Palmer.

Benchmark-StoneX Senior Equity Research Analyst Mark Palmer joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on today's Markets Outlook to break down Q4 earnings and the structural shifts happening across the crypto equity landscape. He discusses how the potential enactment of the Clarity Act could trigger an influx of institutional capital and why Coinbase’s Base protocol is a massive hidden driver for shareholders.

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01:11 - Digging Below the Surface of a Rough Q4
02:27 - Is Crypto Legislation on the Back Burner In Li...

Unveiling Coinbase's "Everything Exchange" with Head of Consumer and Platform BD Mark Troianovski.

In today's Markets Outlook, Coinbase Head of Consumer and Platform Business Development Mark Troianovski joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to unveil the platform's massive expansion into 24/5 stock and ETF trading for US users. He breaks down the vision for an "everything exchange" that blends crypto, equities, and prediction markets.

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01:10 - Coinbase Launches Stock Trading to U.S. Customers
02:40 - Coinbase's Partnership with Yahoo! Finance and Integration
03:55 - Will AI Agents Trade Stocks and Crypto for...

Kraken’s Mark Greenberg joins CoinDesk Live to announce a $20 billion milestone in tokenized equity volume and explain how xStocks is dismantling the traditional brokerage model through 24/7 fractional trading.

Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s VP of xStocks and Global Head of Consumer, joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus Hong Kong to announce a $20 billion milestone in tokenized equity volume. He explains how xStocks is dismantling the traditional brokerage model by allowing users to buy fractional shares of Tesla and the S&P 500 directly within everyday apps. Greenberg discusses the 24/7 trading advantage, the roadmap for adding Hong Kong stocks, and why...

Holonym co-founder and CEO Shady El Damaty on AI agents and crypto’s builder season.

Holonym co-founder and CEO Shady El Damaty joins Jenn Sanasie on Markets Outlook to explain why you should never give your AI agent a private key. Plus, the state of retail as crypto enters a "builder season" amid high uncertainties. When will the industry move on from the post-Trump liquidity drain?

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01:09 Macro Uncertainties

02:12 The State of Retail

05:22 From ZK Identity to Wallets

08:58 Agentic Workflows Explained

11:19 Human Fr...

Anthony Scaramucci and Joy Pathak discuss how decentralized exchanges and 24/7 liquidity are revolutionizing market transparency and risk management, positioning crypto as a more resilient alternative to traditional finance.

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, and The Wizard of Soho, Joy Pathak joined CoinDesk Live from Consensus Hong Kong. Pathak, a former bond trader who once managed a $40 billion portfolio at CalPERS, explains why leverage didn't die after the recent market crash—it simply moved into a new, more transparent era. He breaks down how the rise of decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid and Aevo has handed institutional-grade tools to re...

 As the crypto markets teeter on the edge, 10x Research founder, Markus Thielen, joined Consensus Live at Consensus Hong Kong to deliver a sobering reality check on bitcoin’s trajectory. Thielen explains why the recent volatility isn't just a temporary dip but the potential start of a deeper trend driven by institutional redemptions and a massive liquidity gap. He breaks down the technical "liquidity trap" that caught traders off guard following the 2024 election and explains how negative option gamma forced market makers into a selling frenzy.

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SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci joins Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley to diagnose the current bear market and the "Trump coin" liquidity drain. Scaramucci reveals why 60-year-old money managers are currently choosing gold over Bitcoin, compares the banking lobby to the dying taxi industry, and explains why he’s doubling down on his $150,000 year-end price target despite the current fear index hitting a record low.

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This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

Moving Wall Street on-chain with Ondo Finance President Ian De Bode.

Ondo Finance President Ian De Bode joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on CoinDesk Live at the Ondo Summit to discuss the firm's ascent to more than $2 billion in TVL and its roadmap for 2026.

De Bode explains how Ondo is moving beyond simple asset issuance to build a comprehensive on-chain prime brokerage. A key pillar of this strategy is the launch of Ondo Perps, a platform that allows users to trade perpetual futures on equities and commodities using their tokenized spot assets as...

Unpacking ETF investor reaction in the market downturn with Bloomberg Intelligence's Eric Balchunas.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst, Eric Balchunas joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why ETF investors are staying remarkable steady while the rest of the market panics. He breaks down the "irony" of ETF boomers showing stronger diamond hands than crypto natives by treating bitcoin as a "hot sauce" allocation within diversified portfolios. Watch to learn how bitcoin’s volatility compares to the 22-year history of Gold ETFs and why this drawdown might just be another cycle for the asset class.

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Live from the Ondo Summit in NYC, Pantera Capital Founder, Dan Morehead joins Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen for a special Markets Outlook to explain why he’s more bullish now than when he launched the first US crypto fund in 2013. Morehead revisits his "freaky" prediction that saw Bitcoin peak on the exact day he forecast years prior and outlines the path to a $750,000 price target. He breaks down the recent IPO wave and why the next 18 months will be defined by a massive consolidation of Digital Asset Treasuries.

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1:15 - Morehead’s Ru...

Live from the Ondo Summit in NYC, Stocktwits CEO Howard Lindzon joins Jennifer Sanasie for a special Markets Outlook to break down the rise of the Degenerate Economy, where 24/7 speculation has replaced traditional entertainment. As AI and LLMs commoditize Wall Street research, Lindzon highlights how social sentiment has become the last remaining edge for the modern trader. This shift is central to his Social Relative Strength framework for spotting overlooked assets, a strategy he uses to explain why the retail crowd is currently front-running a debasement trade in gold and silver, even ahead of bitcoin.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan breaks down the 2025 bear market, central banks’ preference for bitcoin over gold, and Solana’s potential to challenge Ethereum's dominance.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk’s Markets Outlook with Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. He explains why he believes 2025 was a bear market and where he sees markets going from here. Hougan breaks down why central banks are eyeing bitcoin as a superior self-custody tool to gold, Bitwise’s on-chain yield vaults, and why he's betting on Solana as the challenger to Ethereum's dominance.
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0:53 - Why Ar...

SharpLink CEO, Joseph Chalom joins CoinDesk to explain why Ethereum is poised for 10x TVL growth in 2026, driven by RWA tokenization, sovereign wealth migration, and SharpLink’s role as the world’s second-largest public ETH holder.

SharpLink CEO and former BlackRock head of digital assets strategy, Joseph Chalom, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook. He  explains why he believes Ethereum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) is poised for 10X growth in 2026. Chalom breaks down how stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and sovereign wealth funds are migrating to decentralized rails, effectively turning Ethereum into the "toll road" of global finance...

Kevin O’Leary reveals why he slashed 27 crypto positions to pivot into a massive $70B energy infrastructure play, focusing strictly on the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the power required to fuel them.

Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on Markets Outlook to break down why he recently slashed 27 crypto positions from his portfolio to focus strictly on the "Two Girl Dance" of bitcoin and ethereum, and the massive energy infrastructure that powers them.

Kevin unpacks his 19% crypto allocation strategy, the $70 billion scale of data center development, and why he's...

In today’s Markets Outlook, Etherealize founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan join Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why Ethereum is emerging from "regulatory purgatory" and entering a multi-trillion dollar repricing phase.

- Check out CoinDesk’s research report on Pudgy Penguins at: ⁠https://www.coindesk.com/research/pudgy-penguins-a-new-blueprint-for-tokenized-culture⁠. - Timecodes: 01:20 – Will The Clarity Act Pass?
02:56 – Why the Founders Remain Optimistic on Crypto Legislation
04:47 – Why Danny Ryan Left the Ethereum Foundation for Etherealize
05:30 – The Institutional Case for Ethereum
11:46 – Why the Stalled Market Structure Bill Won't Stop Growth
15:51 – $15,000 ETH: Breaking Down Vivek Raman’s 2026 Prediction
20:41 – Can Et...

In today’s Markets Outlook, Etherealize founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan join Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why Ethereum is emerging from "regulatory purgatory" and entering a multi-trillion dollar repricing phase.

- Check out CoinDesk’s research report on Pudgy Penguins at: ⁠https://www.coindesk.com/research/pudgy-penguins-a-new-blueprint-for-tokenized-culture⁠.

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01:20 – Will The Clarity Act Pass?
02:56 – Why the Founders Remain Optimistic on Crypto Legislation
04:47 – Why Danny Ryan Left the Ethereum Foundation for Etherealize
05:30 – The Institutional Case for Ethereum
11:46 – Why the Stalled Market Structure Bill Won't Stop Growth
15:51 – $15,000 ETH: Breaking Down Vivek Raman’s 2026 Pr...

Challenging bitcoin's safe haven status with Fairlead Strategies Founder Katie Stockton.

In today's Markets Outlook, Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down why bitcoin is behaving more like a risk asset than a safe haven as it hits critical technical support levels. Plus, she explores the potential for a short-term relief rally and explains how to use the cloud model to manage risk during the current market transition. - Check out CoinDesk’s research report on Pudgy Penguins at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/pudgy-penguins-a-new-blueprint-for-tokenized-culture. - Timecodes: 01:09 - Is Bitcoin Losing Safe Ha...

Exploring the memecoin index's ability to gauge the markets with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.

After a rocky end to 2025, the New Year is off to a fast start with the memecoin index jumping 25% in just five days. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr break down the return of retail demand, the impact of the October 10th event, and what's ahead for 2026.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Bitcoin's major test in 2026 with Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu.

In today's Markets Outlook, Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the major test bitcoin faces following the US military operation in Venezuela. Plus, he analyzes the 2026 market outlook, exploring how hyperinflation and geopolitical shifts are driving bitcoin adoption, and the rise of decentralized finance. - Check out CoinDesk’s research report on the State of Blockchain 2025 commissioned by Input Output Group: https://www.coindesk.com/research/state-of-the-blockchain-2025 - Timecodes: 01:27 - Analyzing the "Relief Rally" 02:21 - Bitcoin as a Lifeline Against Hyperinflation in Venezuela 05:39 - Di...

Gold's outlook for 2026 with SchiffGold Founder Peter Schiff.

Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff has been named to CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential list. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, the SchiffGold founder reflects on gold's record highs, and shares his skepticism of bitcoin, asserting that the cryptocurrency lacks the properties of sound money. He also predicts the collapse of Strategy’s business model and unveils his own pivot to the blockchain: a new tokenized gold product.

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Where bitcoin is headed and other predictions for the New Year with BitMEX Co-Founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes.

BitMEX Co-founder and Maelstrom CIO, Arthur Hayes has been named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People. He joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, to discuss his famous and persistent $250,000 bitcoin forecast and the macro forces driving it. Plus, he explains why Zcash is his best investment and reveals his top three assets for 2026.

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A look at Forward Industries' strategy leveraging Solana's ecosystem with Multicoin Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Forward Industries Chairman Kyle Samani.

Speaking with CoinDesk from Solana Breakpoint, Multicoin Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Forward Industries Chairman Kyle Samani discusses the biggest news from the event, including major financial firms launching tokenized products on the network. He explains how Forward Industries is actively leveraging Solana's thriving DeFi ecosystem to generate yield—a strategy fundamentally different from bitcoin treasury models, and reveals his prediction for the inevitable consolidation of digital asset treasury companies.

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Solana predictions with Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci.

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital and author of the new book Solana Rising, joins CoinDesk Live from Solana Breakpoint in Abu Dhabi to lay out his prediction for the Solana ecosystem. He explains why Solana is poised to become a core layer for global tokenization, his belief that SOL will flip ETH in market cap, and how regulatory clarity (or lack thereof) in the U.S. will affect the next cycle.

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Ondo's launch of tokenized US stocks and ETFs within the Binance wallet with Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode.

Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode joins CoinDesk Live, presented by Celo, from Binance Blockchain Week to announce the launch of tokenized US stocks and ETFs within the Binance wallet, giving 280 million global users 24/7 access to US capital markets. Plus, he explains why tokenized assets are superior to traditional brokerage accounts, offering seamless transferability, DeFi utility, and lower fees for international investors.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

The first traditional exchange-listed bitcoin and ether perpetual futures in Asia with Laurent Poirot, SGX Group's Head of Strategy for Derivatives.

In today's Markets Outlook, SGX Group's Head of Strategy for Derivatives, Laurent Poirot, joins CoinDesk's Andy Baehr to discuss the launch of the first traditional exchange-listed bitcoin and ether perpetual futures in Asia. He breaks down how this groundbreaking product merges crypto-native innovation with trusted TradFi infrastructure to meet surging institutional demand.

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SchiffGold Founder Peter Schiff on CoinDesk Live from Binance Blockchain Week.

SchiffGold Founder and Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff joins CoinDesk Live, presented by Celo, at Binance Blockchain Week to discuss his views on the current crypto market and his debate with CZ. In a no holds barred interview, Schiff compares the modern digital asset boom to the 2005-2006 subprime mortgage bubble and argues that most crypto companies are headed for bankruptcy.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Unveiling Nansen's new agentic trading platform with CEO Alex Svanevik.

Speaking on CoinDesk Live, presented by Celo, at Binance Blockchain Week, Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik unveiled plans for a new agentic trading platform. By merging Nansen’s premier on-chain data with a conversational AI, the tool can independently discover, vet, and execute trades. This new model—dubbed "vibe trading"—replaces complex dashboards with a streamlined interface, aiming to make on-chain trading accessible to 100x more users while prioritizing safeguards against AI hallucinations.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Markus Thielen, 10x Research, predicts an imminent crypto bear market and up to a 60% correction in 2026,

Is the crypto bull run over? In this episode of Markets Outlook, Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, to discuss why we might be heading into a bear market in 2026.

Thielen argues that US stocks historically perform poorly during midterm election cycles. Combining this historical trend with the "institutional fatigue" visible in recent ETF outflows, he breaks down the data suggesting a potential 60% correction is on the horizon.

We also discuss the recent...

Finding true value in the downturn with Galaxy Head of Credit Trading Beimnet Abebe.

In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Andy Baehr is joined by Galaxy Head of Credit Trading Beimnet Abebe to diagnose the major causes of the recent crypto market downturn, including massive profit taking by whales, technical breakdowns, and investor fatigue from recent frenzies. Plus, they discuss where true value lies in the current market and what future liquidity improvements might mean for risk management.

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Bitcoin's volatility and MSTR stock with Strategy Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Strategy Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Michael Saylor joins us to discuss bitcoin's sharp decline to nearly $80,000, calling the volatility "Satoshi's gift" and a necessary "feature" for performance. He argues that investors need a 4 to 10-year time horizon and defends MicroStrategy's stock and financial resilience against index exclusion rumors and market noise. Saylor stresses that the long-term fundamentals of digital capital and financial sovereignty will override near-term pain.

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Unpacking the crypto market drawdown with Hyperion Decimus Co-Founder Chris Sullivan.

In today's Markets Outlook, Hyperion Decimus Co-Founder Chris Sullivan joins CoinDesk's Andy Baehr to discuss the current crypto market drawdown, explaining why this period of "seller exhaustion" is the best time to accumulate hard assets. Plus, they dive into how trend-following strategies and derivatives skew prove the asset class is maturing and setting the stage for a vicious V-shaped recovery.

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Exploring the recent wave of crypto ETP approvals with Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg.

In today's Market Outlook, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg joins CoinDesk Data and Indices President, David LaValle to discuss the massive, positive shift in the regulatory landscape, including the SEC's new embrace of innovation and free-market principles for the recent wave of crypto ETP approvals.

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Diving into dark pools with GoQuant Founder and CEO Denis Dariotis.

On today's Markets Outlook, GoQuant Founder and CEO Denis Dariotis joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to discuss bitcoin's dip under $100K, and how institutional trading infrastructure like dark pools is maturing the crypto market.

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Inside Fight.ID and the UFC's partnership with Fight.ID Co-Founder James Zhang.

In today's Markets Outlook, Fight.ID Co-Founder James Zhang joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss Fight.ID's unique partnership with the UFC. Plus, he shares how they plan to convert millions of combat sports spectators into stakeholders through digital collectibles, event participation, and a dedicated fan identity system.

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Exploring the potential of an XRP ETF with Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley.

Joining CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr, Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley celebrates 2025 as the year "traditional financial services and crypto are finally coming together," a trend evidenced by the firm's remarkable success in launching investment products. He details the overwhelming demand for the new Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), which gathered over $400 million in five days, discusses the potential for future products like an XRP ETF, and offers his long-term outlook on volatility.

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Unpacking market volatility, stablecoins, and Kraken's strategy with Co-CEO David Ripley.

Kraken Co-CEO David Ripley joins CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr to discuss the firm's record-breaking Q3 growth and its strategy to merge traditional finance with crypto by moving into futures and equities trading. Ripley highlights the "network effect" that has made stablecoins the default settlement currency for exchanges and integrated crypto businesses. He also addresses the compression of Bitcoin volatility and how Kraken is catering to both seasoned individual pro traders and the broader, derivatives-shy retail consumer base.

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Unpacking the fragility of the markets with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos.

In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr sit down with Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos to discuss why despite significant institutional inflows, the crypto market remains highly volatile. Plus, he argues that the industry must pivot from speculation to utility by integrating invisible blockchain tech into unsexy, traditional businesses to achieve widespread adoption and regulatory comfort.

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