Coinbase Markets Podcast

This episode unpacks a fragile week in crypto markets, discussing why reactive positioning can beat buying dips in downtrends, and what November’s liquidity signals could mean for a potential year‑end turn. We map the landscape of softening demand—from corporate treasuries to ETF outflows—alongside key technical zones that now define the range, and what renewed options hedging is signaling about downside risk and rebound potential.  We also talk about how shifting FOMC odds are feeding risk sentiment, and why the much‑debated AI trade—between massive capex and slower monetization—matters for crypto markets and sector rotation.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchGeorg Toropov - Senior CES Sales TraderColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Starting today, all Coinbase One US subscribers will have early access to Coinbase Research. If you’re a CB1 subscriber, check your inbox now. In this episode, we cover some of the topics from our latest Monthly Outlook. We also wade into the enterprise L1 debate following the announcement that long-time Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist is joining Tempo — a new L1 focused on payments and stablecoins. We also walk through the latest Charting Crypto report where we unpack new investor survey signals, dig into our Global M2 Money Supply Index, and discuss the role of digital asset treasuries as a force for structural demand across BTC and ETH.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchBen Rodriguez - Senior Protocol SpecialistColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we dig into whether there’s more downside ahead or if the worst is now behind us following the leverage flush on October 10. We discuss how elevated altcoin open interest set up cascading liquidations and why the reset cleans up positioning but doesn’t guarantee direction. Flows remain mixed with limited BTC dip‑buying, a concentrated ETH bid, and some ETF outflows—so we prefer reactive over anticipatory positioning until breadth improves. Finally, a growing privacy theme centers on Zcash, with momentum holding even through the drawdown. Into next week, a 25bps Fed cut is the base case, though a dovish Beige Book is increasing the odds of the board front loading the easing cycle into early next year.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchGeorg Toropov - Senior CES Sales TraderColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The phrase “Black Friday” now carries a very different connotation for crypto market participants following Friday’s flash crash that saw $19B in leveraged positions wiped out. Ostensibly, the catalyst for the move was the announcement of 100% tariffs and new export controls on China (subsequently walked back), but the unprecedented scale of the move suggests many moving parts to the story. We break down the main vectors contributing to the sell off, including the market’s massive liquidity drain, the collateral valuation mechanics of certain crypto-trading platforms, and the role that auto-deleveraging mechanisms played. We also discuss the lessons being learned in the aftermath and what this means for both retail and institutional investors going forward.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchJoshua Pak - Senior CES Sales TraderColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bitcoin pushed past $125,000 this week as US spot ETFs saw massive inflows, and corporate treasuries added to their reserves. With the US government shutdown, what data should we be looking at for markets? Meanwhile, SWIFT’s recent blockchain announcement suggests traditional finance is rapidly adapting to crypto realities, while Stripe’s revolutionary “Open Issuance” platform democratizes stablecoin creation with backing from BlackRock and Fidelity. In other topics, are you sick of hearing about gold? Too bad because we talk about it. On the regulatory side, the CFTC launched its Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoins Initiative as regulators embrace crypto derivatives, and the SEC has been making headlines with its no-action letters and new fast-track standards for crypto ETF listings. This episode is perfect for institutional investors, crypto researchers, DeFi builders, and anyone tracking the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode breaks down the key turning points in the current macro environment, exploring why risk assets are struggling despite recent Fed dovishness and what’s driving the recent pause in DeFi total value locked (TVL) growth, even as markets search for new catalysts. The conversation moves into real-world adoption, examining fresh stablecoin and asset-tokenization initiatives on Avalanche, and considers the broader implications for digital asset treasury (DAT) markets—including the merger between Strive and Semler Scientific. We offer insights from our latest institutional research, touching on the impending US government shutdown, the evolving regulatory landscape and major onchain trends.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchColin Basco - Research Associate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the team analyzes the liquidation-driven downturn in BTC, ETH, and altcoins, alongside the broader macroeconomic outlook for Q4. Plus, Colin provides an in-depth analysis of ETH fundamentals, DAT activity, and developments on Base.Speakers:- Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales Trader- Colin Basco, Institutional Research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David and Colin answer three pressing questions from institutional investors: is the DAT cycle over? Do Fed cuts represent a local top? Does seasonality (e.g. Uptober) really matter in crypto? They also discuss what's happening with Nakamoto Holdings, how much the Fed could cut before the end of the year, and the most relevant market news. You don't want to miss this one.Speakers:David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment ResearchColin Basco - Research Associate  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nasdaq's Crypto Push and a Labor Market ShockerDescription: This week, we're analyzing a market that's showing a clear divergence. Bitcoin is seeing strong inflows of over $620 million, while Ethereum is experiencing significant outflows of $880 million. Price action reflects this, with Bitcoin holding a tight range, Ethereum trading flat, and Solana outperforming with a 9% gain. We'll look at what healthy perp funding rates tell us about market sentiment.The dominant theme is the shifting macro landscape. We received a major reality check on the U.S. labor market with large downward revisions to annual payroll data. This, combined with last week's weak JOLTs data, is increasing the odds of a larger Fed rate cut ahead of next week's FOMC meeting. All of this sets the stage for a critical CPI report on Thursday. We'll also touch on the latest OPEC+ announcements.This comes as traditional finance makes huge moves into the space. Nasdaq is investing $50 million in the Gemini crypto exchange and has also filed with the SEC to trade tokenized securities alongside traditional stocks. We'll also cover Ant Digital's plan to tokenize $8 billion in assets and the latest onchain news from MegaETH and Ethena.Topics Covered:Market Update:Diverging ETF Flows: BTC inflows ($620m) vs. ETH outflows (-$880m).Price Action: BTC range-bound, ETH flat, and SOL outperforming (+9%).Market Sentiment: Healthy perp funding rates and a rising COIN50 index.Macro Deep Dive:Labor Market Shocker: The 911k downward revision to benchmark payrolls.Fed Outlook: Increased odds of a rate cut ahead of the FOMC meeting.Key Data: What to expect from Thursday's CPI report.Fiscal & Geopolitics:  OPEC+ news.Regulatory & Adoption Breakthroughs:Nasdaq invests $50 million in Gemini.Nasdaq seeks SEC approval to trade tokenized securities.Ant Digital plans to tokenize $8 billion in assets.Onchain & Ecosystem News:MegaETH launches a native stablecoin with Ethena to subsidize fees.Coinbase News & Product Launches:Coming September 22: Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index FuturesCB ResearchCoinbase ResearchSpeakers:Ben Floyd, Head of Execution ServicesDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchColin Basco, Institutional Research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we sit down with Luca Netz, the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to discuss the project and its vision. Additionally, the team shares insights on market expectations for September, a month historically known for seasonal challenges. We also explore the macroeconomic factors influencing prices.Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales Trader - ModeratorDavid Duong, Global Head of Institutional ResearchGregg Wysocki, Director, U.S. Hedge Fund SalesColin Basco, Institutional ResearchLuca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we sit down with Ovie Faruq, founder of Rekt Brands, and talk through crypto's weakness ahead of Friday's Jay Powell speech. Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales TraderDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchColin Basco, Institutional ResearchOvie Faruq, Founder of Rekt Brands Inc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Description: This week, we're digging into the market's reaction to the latest CPI data and what it means for the macro landscape as we look ahead to the Jackson Hole symposium. We'll discuss expectations for the event, the ongoing debate around potential new Federal Reserve appointments, and provide an update on the tariff situation.The main event in crypto is Ethereum's explosive +23% move on the week, with LDO moving in concert. We'll break down the key drivers behind the rally, including a massive $1.8 billion in ETF inflows, over $2 billion in large Digital Asset Trust (DAT) purchases, and a significant regulatory clarification that liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) will avoid security status. While ETH is technically overbought, we note that funding rates have not yet become excessively rich.We then look at the future of the Ethereum ecosystem, providing an update on the staking exit queue and the evolving discussion around new products like staking ETFs versus the established DATs. We'll also touch on strong network fundamentals, with daily transactions averaging 1.7 million in August.Finally, we have game-changing news from Coinbase. The company is rolling out DEX trading directly in the main Coinbase app for U.S. users, unlocking access to millions of on-chain assets, particularly on Base. In addition, Coinbase Asset Management is launching a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund to deepen liquidity across DeFi protocols like Aave, Morpho, and Jupiter.Topics Covered:Macro & Policy:Analysis of the latest CPI data.What to expect from the Jackson Hole symposium.The debate around potential new Fed chair appointments.An update on the tariff situation.Ethereum's Massive Rally:Unpacking the +23% move and LDO's performance.Key Drivers: $1.8B in ETF flows and $2B in DAT purchases.Regulatory Win: Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) avoiding security status.An update on the ETH staking exit queue.Network Health: 1.7 million daily transactions in August.Coinbase News & Product Launches:DEX Trading: Trading on-chain assets directly in the main Coinbase app.DeFi Liquidity: The launch of a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund for protocols like Aave and Morpho.A look at the AI tools being used at Coinbase.CB ResearchBitcoin, Liquidity, and Macro CrossroadsSpeakers:Ben Floyd, Head of Execution ServicesDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchColin Basco, Institutional ResearchBen Rodriguez, Senior Protocol Specialist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're analyzing the market's reaction to the recent Non-Farm Payrolls report, which hit our markets and has significantly increased rate cut expectations. We look ahead to the main event on the macro calendar: the Jackson Hole symposium, where Fed Chair Powell is scheduled to speak Friday morning on things including AI and the labor market, potentially setting the tone for the rest of the year. Our latest research report adds context, showing how global liquidity is expected to continue to flow into crypto through Q3 and Q4, and that long-term holders are showing strength by not selling at a loss.Another big story is the continued positive shift in the U.S. regulatory landscape. We provide a deep dive into the SEC's new "Project Crypto," an initiative designed to modernize securities regulation, transition U.S. financial markets to a blockchain-based infrastructure, and, crucially, clarify that most digital assets are not securities—a dramatic move away from the previous "regulation-by-enforcement" era. This is complemented by the CFTC's "Crypto Sprint" to regulate spot markets and a proposed White House tax update that would align the taxation of mined bitcoin with gold.In market structure, we cover the latest Digital Asset Trust (DAT) updates, including large purchases in SOL and ETH, and discuss how investor equity unlocks can affect market pressure. We also provide a quick update on the ETH staking queue.Finally, we have a series of massive real-world adoption announcements from Coinbase. The exchange is joining forces with JPMorgan Chase to make it even easier for customers to access crypto. Additionally, Coinbase has expanded its PayPal integration to Canada and will be rolling out Samsung Pay as a payment and deposit option for users in the United States and Canada.Topics Covered:Macro Outlook:Post-NFP analysis and increased rate cut expectations.What to watch for at the Jackson Hole symposium and from Powell's speech.Insights from our research on global liquidity (M2) and BTC valuation.The Regulatory Revolution:A deep dive into the SEC's "Project Crypto" and its goal to clarify asset classifications.The CFTC's "Crypto Sprint" for regulating spot markets.The proposed White House tax update for bitcoin miners.Market & On-Chain Dynamics:Digital Asset Trust (DAT) updates: large purchases and investor unlock pressures.An update on the Ethereum staking queue.Coinbase & TradFi Integration:The new partnership between Coinbase and JPMorgan ChaseExpansion of PayPal buy/sell functionality to CanadaIntegration of Samsung Pay in the US and CanadaCB ResearchBitcoin, Liquidity, and Macro CrossroadsSpeakers:Ben Floyd, Head of Execution ServicesDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchColin Basco, Institutional Research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we dive into BTC's resilient price action in the face of challenging flow dynamics and break down ongoing ETH demand and broader macro trends.Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales TraderDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchGregg Wysocki, Director Institutional SalesColin Basco, Institutional Research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we dive into BTC's falling dominance and ETH's banner inflows. The team also discusses ETH supply and demand fundamentals, SOL v ETH beta trades, and the Charting Crypto quarterly report.Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales TraderDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchBen Rodriguez, Senior Protocol Speciali Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we dive into market dynamics that led to crypto’s strong price action on the week. The team walks through flows, derivative markets, and meme coin thematics. We also spend time with Merlin Egalite, co-founder @ Morpho Labs to walk through Merlin’s vision of DeFi lending, Coinbase’s crypto backed loan product, and Morpho v2.Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales TraderDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchMerlin Egalite, Co-founder of Morpho Labs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we’re diving into the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and crypto, headlined by the groundbreaking news that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are considering accepting crypto as valid assets for mortgage applications. This, combined with Circle’s recent application for a U.S. bank charter, signals a major shift in how digital assets are integrated into the core financial system.The macro landscape is dominated by the Federal Reserve, as we analyze recent comments on stablecoins from Chair Powell and explore the crucial discussion around his potential replacements and what their policy stances could mean for crypto’s future. We also provide updates on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the looming July 9th tariff deadline, all ahead of this week’s key Non-Farm Payrolls report on Thursday.We then turn to corporate strategy, where new crypto treasury products are launching from Bitmine Immersion Tech and TAO Synergies. In fundraising, we focus on the explosion in prediction markets, highlighted by massive  funding rounds for Polymarket at a $1 billion valuation and Kalshi at a $2 billion valuation.Finally, we have a slate of major updates from Coinbase. The exchange has secured its full MiCA license in Europe, a milestone that unlocks access to all 27 EU member states. For U.S. traders, perpetual-style futures are set to launch on July 21st, and in Australia, Coinbase has integrated PayPal as a new payment method.Topics Covered:Macro & Policy Deep Dive:Powell’s recent stablecoin commentary.The debate over potential Fed chair replacements and their crypto impact.Updates on the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Iran, and the July 9th tariff deadline.U.S. rates outlook.TradFi & Crypto Convergence:Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac considering crypto for mortgage applications.Circle’s application for a U.S. bank charter.New crypto treasury strategies driven by FASB accounting changes.Tokenized equities launching on Arbitrum.Fundarising:The boom in prediction markets: Polymarket ($1B valuation) & Kalshi ($2B valuation) secure massive funding.Coinbase: Global Expansion & Product Innovation:Securing a landmark MiCA licence for the entire 27-member European Union.Upcoming launch of perpetual-style futures in the U.S. (July 21st).Integration of PayPal as a payment method in Australia.Upcoming Catalysts:Non-Farm Payrolls report on Thursday (July 3rd) due to the holiday.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we explore BTC's turbulent price movements amid a volatile geopolitical backdrop. The team dives into an analysis of price performance for crypto equity-linked assets, developments in stablecoins, and partnerships between credit card issuers and crypto-native applications. Zaid from the Prime Financing team provides insights into significant trends in the crypto lending market. Concluding the discussion, David outlines the macro expectations for the week, while the team examines the notable surge in Polymarket activity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we analyze a market sending mixed signals. While ETF flows for both BTC and ETH remain positive and perp funding rates are healthy, the COIN50 Index is down 5.2% on the week. This raises the question: are global markets accurately pricing risk, especially with low volatility in traditional markets (VIX <20) and a slate of major catalysts on the horizon? On the macro front, it’s a packed week for central banks with key interest rate decisions coming from the Fed, Norges, the Bank of England, and the Swiss National Bank. We’ll discuss how the market is recalibrating towards only one Fed rate cut this year and what to watch for in the latest jobless claims, consumer confidence, and housing starts data. We also look ahead to the upcoming July 9th tariff pause deadline and the US/UK trade deal.We then dive into the dual nature of the corporate treasury strategy. While more companies are announcing allocations to BTC, SOL, and ETH, we examine the implications of the $7 billion debt cliff due for major holders in late 2029 and early 2030, and how increased competition may encourage innovative and potentially risky practices.The main event today is the expected Senate vote on the GENIUS Act, a pivotal moment for stablecoin legislation in the US. This comes as Circle’s stock approaches all-time highs and DeFi tokens like AAVE, UNI, and SKY are trading well. We’ll explore the value of ETH in this landscape, supported by the massive growth of onchain real-world assets ($24B) and stablecoins ($238B).Finally, we cover a series of major announcements from Coinbase that highlight real-world adoption. This includes the groundbreaking partnership with Shopify to bring USDC payments via Base to millions of merchants, the launch of the new Coinbase One Card with up to 4% bitcoin back, the all-in-one Coinbase Business platform, and insights from the latest “State of Crypto” report, which firmly places stablecoins at the center of the future of money.Topics Covered:Market Update:Positive BTC & ETH ETF Flows vs. a -5.2% COIN50 Index.Healthy Perp Funding Rates (BTC 7.4%, ETH 9.1%).Risk assessment: VIX vs. BTC Volatility and Gold correlation.Global Macro:Central Bank Decisions: Fed, Norges, SNB, Bank of England.Shifting Fed expectations to a single 2025 rate cut.US Economic Data: Jobless claims, consumer confidence, housing starts.Trade & Tariffs: July 9th deadline and US/UK deal talks.Corporate Treasury Strategy:Continued adoption of BTC, SOL, and ETH by public companies.The risk may be further out based on the 2029/2030 corporate debt maturities.Ethereum & Stablecoin Thesis:The GENIUS Act: US Senate vote expected today.Market Movers: Circle, AAVE, UNI, and SKY performance.Ecosystem Growth: Real-world assets ($24B) and stablecoins ($238B).Coinbase NewsPartnership with Shopify for USDC payments on Base.New Coinbase One Card with 4% bitcoin back.Launch of the Coinbase Business platform.Key takeaways from the "State of Crypto" report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're tracking Ethereum's continued ascent, which has now seen an incredible 14 consecutive days of ETF inflows. Bullish sentiment is reflected across the board with both ETH and BTC basis trading above 10%, while Bitcoin's market dominance holds strong at 65.45%. We'll also dive into the recent strength in DeFi tokens like UNI, AAVE, and SKY following favorable comments from former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, and what this signals for the sector's future.The macro landscape is packed with catalysts. We're monitoring US/China trade talks as the July 9th tariff pause deadline approaches, the progress of the "Big Beautiful Bill" through the House, and a critical week for economic data with US CPI and PPI releases. Markets will also be watching the U.S. 30-year bond auction on Thursday for signals on the economy.The main event this week is our stablecoin focus, with the US Senate reportedly set for a vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill this Wednesday. We'll explore what's next if it passes and the broader industry momentum, including Circle's IPO, Plasma's $500M raise, and reports of major companies like Apple, X, and Airbnb exploring stablecoin payments.We then turn to corporate crypto adoption, discussing a new Standard Chartered report showing 61 public companies now hold 3.2% of Bitcoin's total supply, and how the market is thinking about the risks associated with these growing treasury strategies. We'll also touch on key Bitcoin Core development around transaction relay policy and what it means for the network's future.In the NFT space, Yuga Labs continues to narrow its focus by sunsetting its DAO to launch APE Co.Finally, in Coinbase news: a new report indicates 60% of Fortune 500 firms are working on blockchain initiatives, Prime has advanced its ETH staking capabilities, the "State of Crypto" event is this Thursday and we share a consumer protection PSA.Topics Covered:Market Dynamics:Ethereum's 14-day ETF inflow streak and price ascent.High ETH & BTC basis (>10%) and BTC Dominance (65.45%).DeFi token strength (UNI, AAVE, SKY) following Paul Atkins' comments.Macro & US Policy:US/China trade talks & July 9th tariff deadline.Progress of the "Big Beautiful Bill."Key Economic Data: US CPI, PPI, and the 30-year bond auction.Stablecoin Deep Dive:Upcoming US Senate vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill.Industry fundraising: Circle IPO, Plasma $500m raise, Noah.Corporate exploration of stablecoin payments (Apple, X, Airbnb).Corporate Adoption & Bitcoin Core:Standard Chartered report: 61 public companies hold 3.2% of BTC.Risks and strategies for corporate crypto treasuries.Bitcoin Core development on transaction relay policy.NFT Ecosystem:Yuga Labs sunsets DAO to launch APE Co.Coinbase News:Report: 60% of Fortune 500 working on blockchain.Product: Advanced ETH staking capabilities on Prime."State of Crypto" on June 12th.A consumer protection PSA.Our latest ad - Who’s got the “Price of Housing in Bitcoin” chart? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.