The majority of Bitcoin’s supply is held in centralized custody, with only 0.79% locked in DeFi protocols. DeFi must develop solutions to replace traditional market makers and increase decentralized liquidity.
The crypto market crash in October may have marked the end of the ‘easy yield’ era, according to BitMEX. The crash led to a liquidation spiral, leaving many market makers without protection.
Polymarket introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets, with proceeds redistributed to market makers as liquidity rebates.
Crypto.com introduces a betting delay for retail users, impacting market dynamics and user experience in crypto sports betting.