Digital Credit Weakness | The Hurdle Rate Podcast | Ep. 62

In this week's Hurdle Rate, the crew breaks down the mechanics of volatility and liquidation events, before turning to shifting investor behavior and how markets react to sudden liquidations. We dig into how digital credit stacks up against traditional financial instruments, the innovations shaping the future of the lending landscape, and what it takes for protocols to remain resilient in brutal bear markets. We close with a deeper look at the Federal Reserve, the opinions surrounding Kevin Warsh, and why navigating economic uncertainty requires a unique strategy for the anticipated super cycle ahead. Here’s the latest with Tim Kotzman, Matt Cole, Jeff Walton, and Ben Werkman. 00:00 - Welcome To The Hurdle Rate 06:24 - Analyzing Volatility and Liquidation Events 11:28 - Understanding Market Reactions and Investor Behavior 17:23 - Comparing Digital Credit to Traditional Financial Instruments 22:11 - The Future of Digital Credit and Market Innovations 30:52 - Resilience in Bear Markets 36:07 - Opinions on Kevin Warsh and the Fed 41:48 - Navigating Economic Uncertainty 51:53 - Optimism for a Super Cycle Follow us on X: https://x.com/HurdleRatePod All episodes now live: https://tnorth.com/shows/hurdle-rate/