The Crypto Rundown 283: Why is it so Freaking Expensive to Trade Crypto?

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July 21, 2025 • 60 mins

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo discusses the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives market. The episode features a deep dive into the performance of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with insights into their market activity, volatility, and skew. Special guest Brandon Mulvihill, CEO of Crossover Markets, joins the show to discuss his firm's role in facilitating institutional trading in the digital asset space, the impact of regulatory changes post-election, and the potential for market structure reforms to lower fees. The discussion also touches on the recent surge in Ethereum's price, challenges, and opportunities in the crypto market, and the increasing interest in crypto derivatives. The episode concludes with a rundown of key market movers and a look towards future developments.

02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives

04:17 Meet Brandon Mulvihill from Crossover Markets

05:56 Crossover Markets' Institutional Focus

08:17 Regulatory Changes and US Market Entry

09:48 Market Structure and Institutional Demand

13:51 Impact of Election on Institutional Interest

16:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto Market

27:46 Mergers and Acquisitions in Crypto Space

32:31 Connecting with Crossover Markets

32:55 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility

39:41 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin

42:21 Ethereum's Meteoric Rise

50:38 Circle and Solana: Market Movements

56:03 Crypto Rundown Conclusion

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