How Institutions Actually Trade Crypto | Ian Weisberger (CEO, CoinRoutes)

How Institutions Actually Trade Crypto | Ian Weisberger (CEO, CoinRoutes)

Author: Bitcoin.com January 7, 2026 Duration: 24:20

How Institutions Actually Trade Crypto | Ian Weisberger (CEO, CoinRoutes)

In this interview, Ian Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes, breaks down the real plumbing behind crypto markets.
From fragmented liquidity and 24/7 trading to arbitrage, derivatives, and institutional execution, Ian explains how crypto market structure differs fundamentally from traditional finance — and why smart routing and trading algorithms matter more as institutions enter the space.
Recorded at Bitcoin MENA.
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