Host: Mark Longo from The Options Insider Radio Network

Guest: Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell to the Crypto Hot Seat. They discuss FTSE Russell's recent crypto derivatives launches, including bite-sized Bitcoin and Ethereum futures with Cboe and Eurex. The conversation explores the pros and cons of cash-settled versus physically-delivered products and the growing institutional interest in crypto. Mark then dive into a market rundown, analyzing Bitcoin's slight dip and the explosive rally in Ethereum, which is now a top performer for the year. The episode concludes with a look at other altcoins, including Solana, and a discussion on a potential crypto "yield curve."

Time Stamps

• 3:52 - The Crypto Hot Seat with Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell

• 26:59 - The Bitcoin Breakdown (including IBIT and MARA)

• 35:36 - The Altcoin Universe (including Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and others)
• 44:26 - Crypto Questions (discussion on physically-delivered crypto contracts)