The Rollup Premia Labs’ Alpha, Monad’s Next Chapter, Markets, ETF Flows and DeFi Yields with Aya Kantorovich, Shiliang Tang, Kevin McCordic and Cozy
Sep 2, 2025
Aya Kantorovich, co-CEO of August and Upshift, joins Shiliang Tang of Monarch and Kevin McCordic from Monad for an engaging conversation. They dissect the shifting landscape of DeFi and the role of institutional investments in crypto. The guests share personal anecdotes from the crypto community, touch on Bitcoin's status as a safe haven, and discuss advanced trading strategies amidst market volatility. Additionally, they explore Monad's upcoming mainnet launch and the essential balance between risk and opportunity in the crypto realm.
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Avoid Selling Levered Options For Yield
- Avoid selling options on leverage for yield unless you fully understand tail-risk and margin dynamics.
- Buy calls to gain upside exposure; selling options for yield can trigger blowups under deflating premia.
Options Reflect Macro Event Risk In September
- Options markets price macro events and September shows elevated implied volatility tied to Fed decisions.
- Traders should expect higher volatility around rate and employment prints.
Due Diligence On DAT Structure Matters
- Inspect shell cleanliness, warrants, float, and management alignment before investing in a DAT or treasury vehicle.
- Ask about upfront fees and structural mechanics that can shrink long-term NAV for holders.