Using macroeconomic and fundamental analysis to understand crypto markets, with Arca CIO Jeff Dorman

Lex chats with Jeff Dorman, CIO at Arca -  an asset
management firm that creates and manages institutional grade
products using crypto and blockchain technology. Together they
discuss key aspects of crypto finance, starting with Jeff's
transition into crypto from investment banking, and then delving
into the impact of the Fed on financial markets and institutional
investment on digital asset trends. Jeff shares insights on the
role of digital assets in the context of Ray Dalio's
civilizational expansion and debt cycle model and the current
macroeconomic landscape. The conversation shifts to the realm of
Web3 and DeFi, examining investment challenges amidst market
fluctuations. Jeff and Lex further explore token design and
regulatory constraints, with a focus on GMX, and discuss the
potential of DAO treasuries in the context of activist investing.
 


 


MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION


 


Arca's Website: https://bit.ly/3pv7iBD


Jeff's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3psSOlJ


 


Topics: macroeconomics, The Fed, Ray Dalio, Web3, DeFi,
Tokenomics, Inflation, DAO, Finance, Markets


 


Companies: Arca, FTX, Alameda, BNB, Binance, GMX, Aragon, NASDAQ


 


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TIMESTAMPS


 


1’14”: Transition into crypto: Reflecting on previous experiences
and discussing the draw to Arca


 


6’12”: Dominance of the Fed in financial markets: Exploring the
obsession with monetary policy and its impact on fundamental
analysis


 


10’35”: Examining correlations in the digital asset space: The
impact of institutional investment on portfolio management and
market trends


 


16’26”: Assessing the role of digital assets amidst
civilizational expansion and debt cycle: A discussion on Ray
Dalio's model and its implications for the current macroeconomic
environment


 


20’35”: Seeking a macro perspective: An insight into the current
economic state, predictions for the upcoming year, and the
potential impact of inflation


 


26’23”: Unraveling Web3 and DeFi: Investigating unemployment
rates, assessing the performance of Defi protocols, and the
challenge of investing amidst fluctuating market conditions


 


35’26”: Exploring token design and regulatory constraints: An
insight into GMX and the implications of value accrual mechanisms


 


39’11”: Activist investing in Decentralized Autonomous
Organizations: Unleashing the potential of DAO treasuries


 


45’05”: Broadening stakeholder reach in the new financial system:
The power of token governance in protocol development


 


47’44”: The channels used to connect with Jeff & learn more
about Arca


Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment
advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH
BLUEPRINT LTD.


Contributors: Lex, Laurence, Matt, Farhad, Mike, Daniella


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