Coinfund Executive: NFT Market to Revive, Retail Investors Yet to Return
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Coinmarketcap
- Market Recovery Process: Christopher Perkins, president of Coinfund, noted that despite encouraging regulatory progress in the U.S., retail investors have yet to return primarily due to the unresolved losses from the crypto market crash on October 10, 2025, which significantly reduced risk appetite among investors.
- NFT Market Outlook: Perkins believes that although the NFT and decentralized gaming sectors have been severely impacted, the underlying technology has been validated, and NFTs are expected to return in a new form, indicating market anticipation for innovation and potential recovery opportunities.
- Institutionalization Trend: Recent industry conferences increasingly resemble traditional business gatherings focused on deal-making rather than the libertarian roots of crypto, suggesting a shift towards a more mature market that may attract greater institutional investor participation.
- Return of Retail Investors: Melker emphasized that the next bull market will depend on a different group of retail investors who have not yet returned, primarily due to insufficient price incentives, while the current market quietness may indicate that the worst is finally behind us.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
