Tech Tumbles, Crypto Climbs: Decoding the Financial Market's Latest Enigma
Key Insights from latest Roll-Right-In Podcast
Welcome to another edition of "Roll Right In," where Tim from Oceanic Ventures in San Francisco and I, Fabian from StudioAlpha, delve into the world of technology, investments, and the ever-evolving landscape of the future. In this episode, we share our insights on a range of topics, from the crypto market to the potential implications of AI.This blog is a summary of our podcast on youtube is a 2-minute read.
๐ฐ The Crypto Landscape: Rollercoaster of Investments: Our discussion began with reflections on the recent Polychain Summit. While Tim missed the event, we're both optimistic about the direction of investments, especially after the tumultuous period when the crypto market took a hit. Our consensus? The prospects for a BTC ETF remain intact, regardless of any misleading reports from Cointelegraph.
Alongside Blackrock, more banks are preparing to offer cryptocurrency trading to their clients and are also investing in blockchain projects (i.e. UBS). Based on the information available to us, we are firmly convinced that blockchain technology is here to stay and will continue to enhance its sustainable value for society.
โ The Sleep Revolution: Our Journey in Tracking and Improving Sleep Patterns: Tim shared his personal journey of tracking sleep patterns, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body. With devices like the Oura ring, Apple watch, and Garmin Phoenix, tracking deep sleep, REM sleep, and even body battery has become easier. The data not only validates how one feels but also offers insights into improving sleep quality. This technology further develops and will has increasingly impact on how we live.
๐ฎ The Unity Conundrum - Adapting to Market Changes: Unity, a leading platform for game development, recently underwent significant changes, including a shift in its pricing model and the resignation of its CEO. Despite these challenges, both Tim and I believe in the company's potential and its ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape. This week share price went down by %4,71 (USD 25.90) so far. Unity is estimated to report earnings on Nov 8, 2023.
Pic: 70% of the 1000 most popular mobile device games are made with Unity.
๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ A Spiritual Journey: Timโs Ayahuasca Experience: Not only Elon Muskโs brother Kimbal does it. A highlight of our conversation was Timโs recounting of the ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon rainforest. Contrary to popular belief, it's about consuming a medicinal tea made from Amazonian roots. The ceremony offers profound insights, helping individuals prioritize what truly matters in life. For my part, I still prefer espresso โ๐ฎ๐น๐ช
๐ The IPO Market: Our Take on the Economic Barometer: We delved deep into the world of IPOs, discussing the current state of the market and its implications for venture capital. With a lull in IPOs, the capital that fuels early-stage ventures is drying up. However, the silver lining is that once the IPO market revives, it could signal a resurgence in venture capital investments.
Politics and the Future: Our Predictions for the Unpredictable: We wrapped up our conversation with a discussion on the political landscape, particularly the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S on Tuesday Nov 7, 2023. With Donald Trump as a potential candidate, the political arena is rife with uncertainties. However, regardless of political affiliations, the importance of choosing leaders who can guide the nation towards a prosperous future remains paramount.
Pic: The new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson is a loyalist of Donald Trump
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