Coinbase Institutional Market Call

Macro, FTX Repayments, Regulatory Shifts, and Onchain Trends

Episode Notes

In this episode, our panel unpacks key updates including the anticipated FTX repayment schedule and the latest regulatory developments, while also discussing broader macroeconomic trends.

Topics Covered:

• Risk Overview: Josh starts by providing analysis of the current risk picture, focusing on perp funding rates, basis, volumes, and institutional interest in the market.
• FTX Repayments: A detailed look at the FTX repayment timeline, and what impact that could have on the market.
• Macro Overview: David Duong recaps key macro themes, including last week’s NFP data, the upcoming inflation report, and the diminishing effects of China’s stimulus on global markets. He also talks through what he thinks the market will focus on next.
• Onchain Insights: David Han discusses high ETH transaction fees, increased onchain DEX volumes (centered on ETH and SUI), and updates on EIP 7782.

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Host: Ben Floyd, Head of Execution Services

Panelists:
David Duong, Head of Institutional Research
David Han, Research Analyst
Joshua Pak, CES Salestrader

Links: Coinbase Research