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MARKETS & BUSINESS

TLDR Crypto

COINBASE STATE OF CRYPTO SUMMIT REVIEW

80% of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF demand comes from self-directed investors. The company is excited about every asset's eventual tokenization. There are still institutions on the sidelines. This is the first real institutional cycle, with more hedge funds coming next. Bitcoin is the hardest asset for investors to understand. Crypto has a branding problem among institutions. Other panelists shared information on consumer crypto, regulation, and adoption.

INVESTING AMIDST HIGH VOLATILITY

Investors must embrace volatility and the non-linear nature of investment trajectories to achieve high returns. It is important to recognize that the most profitable moments come when people are panicking about the market and begin to retreat. Taking advantage of these opportunities requires readiness to invest during downturns (e.g., having cash on platform) and understanding that markets are inherently inefficient and not as predictable as many believe.

ZAPPER INTRODUCES ZAPPER PROTOCOL

Zapper has introduced Zapper Protocol, an open system designed to enhance on-chain data readability and interaction on Ethereum and ultimately foster global economic connections and on-chain literacy. This initiative is a distinct evolution from Zapper's origins as a DeFi portfolio aggregator to a broader role in making blockchain ecosystems accessible and understandable through community-driven contributions to data interpretation.

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