Apr 24, 2023
CFB Talks Digital Assets - Episode 9
Lead Research Analyst, Gabe Selby, CFA and Head of Content, Ken Odeluga, dive into the roller-coaster ride that has been crypto in the first quarter of 2023
In this episode we discuss why the digital asset market has been surprisingly resilient, underpinned by the remarkable performance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, despite broader market shifts, unexpected events and the collapse of major financial institutions.
Highlights
- How the year so far could be shaping up to be another perfect crypto storm
- Which assets stand out in the current volatile environment
- An examination of the widening gap between digital assets and conventional markets
- Factors influencing digital asset outperformance of conventional markets, like equities
- Implications of the 'banking crisis' for crypto
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