Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman
Burns Brief
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency Market participants are carefully weighing the implications, with the outcome likely to depend on broader macro conditions and volume. Watch $ATOM for reaction — a decisive move above or below key levels will confirm the next trend.
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency
- This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman