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The Chopping Block: VC Tokens, Memecoins, and Celebrities and Seasonal Patterns
VC Mega Fund Reaction, Celebrities Joining the Memecoin Frenzy and Crypto Market Sentiment – Ep 663
Posted June 19, 2024 at 4pm EST.
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto experts Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we dive into the impact of celebrity-endorsed memecoins, featuring discussions on Iggy Azalea’s ‘Mother’ token, Waka Flocka Flame’s ‘Flocka’ token, and other celebrities. We debate the broader implications of these phenomena on the crypto market, address criticisms of the role of venture capital in crypto, and explore the seasonal nature of crypto trading. Tune in for an in-depth look at how pop culture intersects with cryptocurrency, shaping current market sentiment.
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Show highlights
🔹 Seasonality in Crypto: Exploration of historical seasonal trends in crypto markets and their implications.
🔹 Memecoins and celebrities: Insightful discussion on the rise of celebrity-launched memecoins and their impact on the crypto world.
🔹 Market Cycles: Exploration of the different phases of market cycles and their effects on the creation and liquidation of assets.
🔹 Venture Capital Funding in Crypto: Examination of the role of venture capital in the crypto ecosystem and its impact on market dynamics.
🔹 VC vs. Liquid Funds: Debate over whether venture capital funds are beneficial or harmful to crypto markets.
🔹 Institutional and retail adoption: The importance of growing crypto usage among institutions and retail investors.
Hosts
⭐️Haseeb Qureshimanaging partner of Dragonfly
⭐️Tom Schmidtgeneral partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Robert LeshnerCEO and co-founder of Superstate
⭐️Tarun Chitramanaging partner at Robot Ventures