Hedge fund manager explains just how spot ETFs fundamentally altered crypto markets

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The Block2025/01/23 16:00

By:The Block

Quick Take Cambrian Asset Management President Tony Fenner-Leitão sheds light on his firm’s data-driven approach to the market and how impending regulatory changes could bring in more institutional participation.

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Episode 3 of Season 7 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Cambrian Asset Management President Tony Fenner-Leitão.

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Cambrian Asset Management President Tony Fenner-Leitão.

In this episode, Chaparro and Fenner-Leitão discussed his firm's approach to the crypto market, which involves using machine learning and data-driven models. They also touched on the impact of increased institutional participation and regulatory changes in the crypto space and how these developments have affected the overall market dynamics.

OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:29 Lack of liquid participants
08:25 Cambrian’s perspective on the Trump meme coin
13:31 Shifting market dynamics
17:18 Regulatory changes
22:56 Cambrian’s requirements for entering a market
29:16 Active management vs VC allocation
35:39 Conclusion

GUEST LINKS
Tony Fenner-Leitão - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfennerleitao/

Cambrian Asset Management - https://www.cambrianasset.com/
Cambrian Asset Management on X - https://x.com/CambrianAsset

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