Trading Week 2023
Post-FTX, CoinDesk delves into crypto's rebound with rising asset prices and new growth opportunities. Discover the latest bitcoin ETF trends, how to start crypto trading, advanced crypto trading strategies and what's next for the market, sponsored by CME Group.

Can Everyday Traders Trust DeFi's Automated Market Makers?
Decentralized finance needs to embrace user-friendly and secure solutions,

Liquidity Trends Suggest 'Uptober' Could Be the Start of a New Crypto Bull Run
Stronger interest from institutional investors and a market with relatively few sellers could mean we’ve entered a new phase of the market, say FalconX’s Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant.

The Trading Tools Institutions Need to Enter DeFi
There is an equilibrium challenge between privacy and transparency in crypto.

2 Years Ago, Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High. Is Another Rally on the Way?
We were full of “irrational exuberance” in November 2021.

Can Stablecoins Get Past Their Instability?
Moody's Head of DeFi Rajeev Bamra considers the role stablecoins play cryptocurrency markets, and the risks posed by "depegging" events.

Access to DeFi Opportunities Is Under Threat From Within. Automation Can Help
The trend toward complexity in decentralized finance can be simplified, economist Kristi Põldsam writes.

Can Bank-Backed Exchanges Solve Crypto Trading’s Trust Problem?
Platforms built for crypto-native investors have an edge over latecomers, though the industry is embracing "institutional-grade" standards, Dr. Bo Bai writes.

Navigating The Post-FTX Era: How Crypto Trading Platforms Must Adapt
Embracing safety procedures, education and automation crypto exchanges can build back better.

The Handover Begins: TradFi Takes Center Stage in Crypto’s Next Phase
Not only are institutions here, but they’re starting to eat the crypto-natives’ lunches. This is a catalyst for further development and innovation in the digital assets space, say Mark Arasaratnam and Ilan Solot at Marex.

Why Institutional Allocation to Crypto Is on the Rise
Financial insitutions have been slow to get into digital asset markets. But, as regulatory clarity improves, that’s about to change, says Erik Anderson, Global X’s Senior Digital Assets Research Analyst.

Sol, Memes, BTC: Digital Assets That Currently Outperform the Market
While the overall crypto market remains down from its highs during the bull run of 2021 and 2022, there are several bright spots. Here, according to CoinDesk Indices, are the ones to watch.

