RT16: The birth of the first Futures on Crypto ft. James Koutolas, Tim McCourt & Roy Niederhoffer 1of2

Published: Nov. 29, 2018, 5:48 p.m.

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On today\\u2019s episode, guest host Chris Solarz speaks with Tim McCourt, the Global Head of Equity Index and Alternative Investment Products at CME Group, James Koutolas, CEO of Typhon Capital Management, and Roy Niederhoffer, President of R.G. Niederhoffer Capital Management. Our guests today are at the forefront of cryptocurrency investment and their views give insight on where it is headed, from public acceptance to their integration in managed futures. Listen in to today\\u2019s episode to learn what makes cryptocurrency unique in human history, the long-term effects of investment, and the new developments that change how we invest them.

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In This Episode, You\\u2019ll Learn:

  • What makes Bitcoin so unique among the history of currencies
  • The differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin
  • What challenges CME faced in creating a futures on something virtual
  • How interest in cryptocurrency has changed over the last couple of years
  • Why the guests disagree about the public long-term interest in cryptocurrency
  • The historical precedent for the benefits of futures in the economy
  • How the various kinds of traders make their financial system work so well
  • The trading strategies around cryptocurrency and how it has evolved

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