As Bitcoin slides back toward the $78,000 level and Ethereum feels the pressure, the "H" word is back on everyone's mind: Hedging. Is the crypto market finally cooling off, or is this the ultimate "blood in the water" opportunity for savvy institutional players?

In this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Pat Wood, President and CEO of Delphix Capital Markets, to discuss the shift from all-time highs to a 37% correction. They dive deep into the mechanics of downside protection, the rise of institutional-grade hedging products, and why traditional finance (TradFi) structures are becoming the new "platinum standard" for digital assets.

Inside this Episode:

• The Bitcoin Breakdown: Analyzing the drop from $88K to $78K. What does the surge in weekly volatility (from 39 to 49) tell us about the next move?

• Institutional Hedging 101: Why no one wants to buy a hedge at $126K, and why everyone is scrambling for it now.

• Collars & Put Obligations: Exploring bespoke structures for treasuries and funds that protect capital without cannibalizing yield.

• The Altcoin Universe: Ethereum breaks below the psychological $2,500 level—is it time for ETH holders to look at downside protection? Plus, updates on Solana, XRP, and the "Circle" sell-off.

• The Digital Showdown: A flash poll result: Which asset hits par ($100) first—Bitcoin or Silver?

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