In this edition of Market Talks, Cointelegraph introduces Brenda Gentry, also known as Cryptomom on Twitter. Gentry brings a wealth of experience from her 15 years in traditional banking. During the 2020 lockdowns, she delved into researching and investing in cryptocurrencies, which resulted in significant returns in 2021. Following this success, she launched Gentry Media Productions and is now on a mission to promote Web3, decentralized finance (DeFi), and nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to women and minorities.
To kick things off, we delve into a report from the Bank of International Settlements, which reveals that the median retail investor has lost 50% of their Bitcoin (BTC) investment in the past seven years. Considering Gentry’s financial background, we seek her thoughts on this matter and explore ways in which crypto investors can avoid becoming part of this statistic.
Currently, sports betting has become immensely popular, with numerous companies inundating the airwaves with commercials and sports commentators discussing it during their shows to generate more interest. We inquire about Gentry’s recent venture into the sports betting platform, BundleBets, and explore her reasons for entering this business.
Defining Web3 can be a subjective matter, with different interpretations depending on who you ask. We ask Gentry for her personal take on Web3 and how she envisions its growth and evolution in the future. However, there’s a twist: she cannot use any of the current buzzwords to define it.
It’s impossible to discuss the crypto space without acknowledging Terra and the FTX debacle. We uncover Gentry’s experience with these events and how she navigated through them. Additionally, we inquire about her trading strategy in a post-FTX world where the possibility of companies going under is always looming.
Retail investors have played a significant role in the success of the crypto market. However, after the FTX and Terra incidents, many are understandably hesitant to reenter the space. We explore the factors that would entice them back and the information they need to see or hear to regain confidence in crypto.
This episode covers these topics and more, so be sure to stay tuned until the end. Cointelegraph Markets & Research will also be addressing your questions and comments throughout the show. So, prepare your inquiries and be a part of the conversation.
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