Ep. 640 Understanding What Drives Asset Prices in Crypto with CoinDesk Indices

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman discuss the current state of the crypto market amidst volatility, emphasizing the long-term bullish outlook. They welcome Andy Baehr from CoinDesk, who shares insights from his extensive background in finance and trading. The conversation explores the factors driving asset prices, the role of speculation and adoption in the crypto space, and the future of crypto adoption through innovative indexing strategies. In this conversation, Andy Baehr discusses the evolving landscape of crypto investments, focusing on the impact of crypto index funds and ETFs, the regulatory environment, and the importance of educating the public about digital assets. He highlights the performance of the CoinDesk indices, the role of ETFs in enhancing market accessibility, and the need for a more comprehensive regulatory framework to support institutional trading. Baehr emphasizes the significance of educating new investors about blockchain technology and encourages hands-on experience with crypto assets. Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Crypto Storms 01:34 Andy Baehr's Journey in Finance 05:09 Understanding Asset Price Drivers 09:51 The Role of Speculation and Adoption 15:03 The Future of Crypto Adoption and Indexing 23:52 The Impact of Crypto Index Funds 28:02 The Role of ETFs in Crypto Investment 32:45 Regulatory Landscape and Its Implications 41:21 Educating the Masses on Crypto Check out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.tech Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free MERCH STORE https://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/ Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest Links https://x.com/perkinscr97 https://x.com/coinfund_io *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice* Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025.   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Sponsors: * Check out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.tech * Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy