Alfonso Delgado

Managing Director Silver 8 Capital

Alfonso Delgado is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Silver 8, a long-standing investment firm in the digital assets space. Alfonso has lectured on blockchain and entrepreneurship at various academic institutions, including Imperial College London, where he completed a PhD on smart contracts.

Alfonso has served on the boards of tech start-ups and is a member of the British Standards Institution’s DLT Committee. He started his career working as a lawyer in London, specializing in fund structuring and derivatives. He holds an MSc in Law and Finance from Oxford and a Bachelor of Laws from King’s College London.

Day 1 | 17th June

2:00 PM Market Access & Liquidity Panel: Liquidity provisioning in 2025: Where are we headed?

As the digital assets market matures and institutional interest grows, liquidity and market access continue to be pivotal issues. This panel will explore the complex and shifting landscape of liquidity provisioning, addressing challenges arising from regulatory divides, the impact of crypto ETFs, and the roles of major players like market makers, prime brokers and exchanges. The panel will provide forward-looking insights on how these dynamics might shape liquidity in 2025 and beyond. 

How will major offshore unregulated venues adapt their capabilities to meet institutional requirements?
What are the key challenges regulated marketplaces face in attracting liquidity, and what are the potential solutions to help newer regulated venues compete with the established players?
What impact has Bitcoin ETFs had on liquidity dynamics and market structure?
How will the introduction of more institutional-focused products and infrastructure influence the location and concentration of liquidity?
How will growth in the crypto derivatives market impact liquidity dynamics?
Will a more crypto-friendly US administration revitalize altcoin liquidity, and how are market makers facilitating liquidity for altcoins?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Alfonso.

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