Ep. 715 Why Crypto Feels Broken Right Now — And How It Gets Fixed

Nirup Ramalingam, CEO of BridgePort, explains how crypto’s biggest hidden issue is inefficient infrastructure—specifically capital being trapped across exchanges due to pre-funding requirements. BridgePort solves this by enabling off-exchange settlement, allowing institutions to keep assets with custodians while allocating capital dynamically, improving liquidity and efficiency. He emphasizes that low liquidity and volatility in crypto are largely driven by macro conditions and outdated systems, not a lack of demand. Ultimately, the next phase of crypto growth depends on better infrastructure, regulatory clarity, and institutional-grade systems that mirror traditional finance. Check out Quince: Check out Shopify: Check out Mars Men: Get my altcoin pick for this month. Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! Chapters 00:00 — Intro: Nirup Ramalingam (BridgePort) on crypto infrastructure. 01:28 — What BridgePort does: off-exchange settlement and capital efficiency. 03:46 — Liquidity problem: why crypto markets struggle with price discovery. 06:17 — Bitcoin behaves as a risk-on asset tied to macro conditions. 07:58 — The “$60B problem”: trapped capital across exchanges. 12:05 — Solutions: infrastructure upgrades, regulation, and institutional access. 16:29 — Why crypto is still in the “builder phase” of development. 20:05 — New product: AI analytics for execution and market insights. MERCH STORE

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Ep. 715 Why Crypto Feels Broken Right Now — And How It Gets Fixed is an episode from CRYPTO 101 by Bryce Paul & Brendan Viehman .

This episode is 23:41 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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