For decades, companies engaged in trading known as “high-frequency trading” and “algorithmic trading” have used sophisticated computer algorithms, bespoke hardware, and opportunities to generate returns that are often even greater. It has dominated the market with deals that combine special access. Exceeding expected market returns by 30% each year. The tools have historically been locked to companies that only allow investors access and have enough net worth to fund a sizeable upfront investment. The advent of stablecoins and machine learning (which can generate custom, AI-driven investment plans) and the development of crypto derivatives trading are offering opportunities to open up markets for these types of investment classes.
The Reed Smith On-Chain team has enjoyed their time engaging with industry experts at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, and looks forward to continued discussions and panels with industry leaders and innovators. .
Big leaps in artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, quantum computing, and other areas of computer science are poised to overwhelm all the digital disruption that preceded this moment.
