Memecoins
The Chopping Block: VC Tokens, Memecoins and Celebrities and Seasonal Patterns
VC Mega Fund Backlash, Celebrities Joining Memecoin Frenzy, and Crypto Market Sentiment – Ep 663
Posted June 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST.
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we delve into the impact of celebrity-endorsed memecoins, with discussions around Iggy Azalea’s “Mother” token, Waka Flocka Flame’s “Flocka” token, and other celebrities. We discuss the broader implications of these phenomena for the crypto market, respond to criticisms regarding 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: Exploring historical seasonal trends in crypto markets and their implications.
🔹 Memecoins & Celebrities: In-depth discussion on the rise of celebrity-launched memecoins and their impact on the crypto world.
🔹 Market Cycles: Exploring the different phases of market cycles and their effects on the creation and liquidation of assets.
🔹 VC Funding in Crypto: Examining the role of venture capital in the crypto ecosystem and its impact on market dynamics.
🔹 Venture funds or liquid funds: Debate over whether venture funds are beneficial or detrimental to crypto markets.
🔹 Institutional and Retail Adoption: The importance of growing crypto usage among institutions and retail investors.
Hosts
⭐️Haseeb Qureshimanaging partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Thomas Schmidtgeneral partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Robert LeshnerCEO and Co-Founder of Superstate
⭐️Tarun Chitramanaging partner at Robot Ventures