Perfect Timing for the Bull Run

GMGM Crypto Frens,

In less than 90 days, TOKEN2049 will return to Singapore, bringing together the most influential voices and builders in Web3 for what has become Asia’s flagship crypto event.

Hosted at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, this year’s edition is set to welcome over 25,000 attendees from across the globe — from institutional investors and hedge funds to protocol founders, developers, VCs, and policymakers.

Over two jam-packed days, TOKEN2049 will deliver:

✅ 5 floors of exhibitions, talks, lounges, and immersive Web3 activations
✅ 100+ industry-defining speakers
✅ 200+ side events — including afterparties, networking mixers, and private dinners
✅ A chance to experience Singapore’s F1 Grand Prix week, with the event timed just days before the race

🔥Confirmed Speakers (Round #1)

The first wave of TOKEN2049 Singapore’s world-class speaker lineup has been announced, featuring some of the most influential names shaping the future of crypto:

• Vlad Tenev – CEO, Robinhood

• Richard Teng – CEO, Binance

• Star Xu – CEO, OKX

• Donald Trump Jr. – EVP, The Trump Organization

• Paolo Ardoino – CEO, Tether

• Charles Hoskinson – Founder, Input Output Global (Cardano)

• Jeff Yan – Founder, Hyperliquid Labs

• Mert Mumtaz – CEO, Helius

• José Fernandes da Ponte – SVP, PayPal Digital Currencies

• Lily Liu – President, Solana Foundation

• Haseeb Qureshi – Managing Partner, Dragonfly Capital

More speaker updates and panel topics will be announced in the coming weeks. Want to speak at TOKEN2049 Singapore?

Send to the TOKEN2049 team an email, detailing your preferred speaking role, general topics you could cover, and some information about yourself: [email protected] 

🔥Looking to raise during the bull run?

Applications to TOKEN2049 NEXUS in Singapore will be opening soon.

If you would like to compete at TOKEN2049 NEXUS, please sign up for the waitlist here.

All you need is an MVP, and have bootstrapped, or have raised only Pre-Seed or Seed investments to be eligible.

The winner of TOKEN2049 NEXUS will be awarded the grand prize, which consists of:

• Equity-free rewards – including funds to scale your business, complimentary exhibition space at TOKEN2049 2026, and much more. Stay tuned for updates!

• Investment opportunities from NEXUS judges and investors at TOKEN2049

In addition, all 10 finalists who are selected to compete will receive:

• All the perks of being a TOKEN2049 speaker, which include:

  • Access to the exclusive speaker reception & networking drinks

  • Access to the exclusive speaker lounge

  • The chance to connect with other speakers and VIP guests

  • A unique TOKEN2049 badge and wrist band

  • A dedicated concierge for all your needs

• Complimentary tickets for up to 4 team members

• Full access to all TOKEN2049 sessions

• Photography and session recordings from their on-stage pitch

• Marketing amplification from TOKEN2049 in the lead up to the event, as well as post-event coverage

🔥All Wall Street Eyes on Crypto

Everyone’s talking about the stock market’s all-time highs but bitcoin is quietly smashing records of its own.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, touched $120,000 Sunday for the first time, three days after the S&P 500 notched a record close of 6,280.46.

However, as long-time Alba Ventures readers know, a rising stock market is as much about currency debasement as it is corporate earnings.

It’s no accident that both bitcoin and the benchmark US stock index touched record highs right as the US dollar wrapped up its worst first-half performance in three decades.

The US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of rival currencies, has weakened nearly 11% in 2025.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and bitcoin have climbed roughly 6.7% and 27%, respectively, this year. It’s true that the stock market has climbed due to stronger-than-expected earnings, cooling inflation and optimism for Fed rate cuts, but the uptrend is also being fueled by the downtrend of the underlying currency.

Priced in bitcoin — rather than US dollars — the S&P 500 has dropped 85% since 2020.

So how much higher will bitcoin go this year?

Traders on the prediction market Kalshi see the crypto hitting $146,000 before 2026, representing about 23% upside from current levels.

What’s your thoughts on this? Reply below with your price prediction for BTC 💸

Have a bullish Monday afternoon.

Sincerely,
Alba Ventures team