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The episode discusses the role of perpetual futures in crypto trading and features an interview with Nirup Ramalingam about various challenges and trends in the market.

What role will perpetual futures play in the next evolution of crypto trading? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo sits down with Nirup Ramalingam, CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgeport, to discuss the rise of crypto perps, institutional demand, counterparty risk, custody challenges, capital efficiency, tokenization, 24/7 markets, and the growing influence of traditional finance in digital assets. Plus, we break down the latest action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, IBIT, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Circle, BitMine and more as crypto markets navigate another volatile stretch.

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