Franklin Crypto CIO says crypto prices are disconnected from fundamentals

MarketsFranklin Crypto CIO says crypto prices are disconnected from fundamentalsInstitutional adoption of crypto is accelerating even as digital asset prices fail to reflect the industry's strongest fundamentals in years, Seth Ginns said.By AI Boost|Edited by Jennifer Sanasie Jul 13, 2026, 8:15 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Latest developments: In an interview with Jennifer Sanasie on CoinDesk's Public Keys Ginns said the convergence between traditional finance and crypto continues to gain momentum despite a prolonged market slump Franklin Crypto aims to build a leading fundamental crypto investment platform following Franklin Templeton's acquisition of 250 Digital, the firm that emerged from CoinFund's liquid investment business, Ginns said.While venture capital remains a natural fit for institutional allocators, Ginns said current market conditions also make liquid crypto investments increasingly attractive."There's a big disconnect between where prices are and real fundamentals," Ginns said, pointing to growing institutional engagement across the sector.What this means: Ginns identified several developments that could bring more institutional capital into crypto markets.He pointed to Robinhood's blockchain initiative as an example of traditional financial distribution moving onto crypto rails, creating new opportunities for developers and users.Ginns also cited growing interest in tokenized money market funds, which could allow investors to earn yield while maintaining on-chain portability.Tokenized equities, stablecoin adoption and broader financial infrastructure are all contributing to the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology, he said.Reading between the lines: Regulatory clarity and improved token economics could become the next catalysts for crypto markets.Ginns said an upcoming Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could provide institutions with g…

Franklin Crypto CIO says crypto prices are disconnected from fundamentals

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