Crypto’s $22 Trillion Opportunity: Tokenizing Alternative Assets w/ Michael Steinberg

Institutions are here—and they’re just getting started. In today’s episode we’re joined by Michael Steinberg (founder of Reciprocal Ventures and early Solana backer) to break down the future of crypto beyond Bitcoin. We dig into why tokenization could be the $22 trillion unlock that transforms finance, how real-world assets are quietly moving on-chain, and why now is the time to build conviction before the next wave of adoption. ~~~~~ 🏦 Need cash but want to HODL? Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast 🪙 Use Coinshift, the smarter way to handle your company’s onchain finances: https://out.milkroad.com/Coinshift2025Podcast ~~~~~ 💸 Go PRO with a money back guarantee + 20% off. Offer ends April 30th: https://out.milkroad.com/YT-MB ⛓️ Swap seamlessly across Ethereum and Solana with Milk Road Swap. Lower fees, easier trades: https://swap.milkroad.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_content=apr_28_25 📱 Join The Milk Road Show Telegram: https://t.me/TheMilkRoadShow 💸 Get your FREE GUIDE on how to build a pain-free crypto portfolio in 2025: https://link.milkroad.com/free_guide_yt 🥛 Get smarter about crypto in 5 minutes with our daily, free newsletter: https://milkroad.com/subscribe/join-mr/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-free&utm_content=apr_28_25 💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis: https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=apr_28_25 💎 Get our expert token ratings with the Milk Road PRO token center: https://out.milkroad.com/Token-Center-YT ~~~~~ 💼 Want to put your brand in front of the 300k of the coolest crypto people in the industry? Apply to Sponsor Milk Road https://out.milkroad.com/advertise ~~~~~ 🎟️ Register by May 14 at 4 p.m. ET to save $350 on your pass for Consensus Toronto: https://out.milkroad.com/ConsensusToronto2025Podcast 💳 Get up to 8% back with Crypto.com Visa card: https://out.milkroad.com/cryptocom2025Podcast ~~~~~ ✊ Follow Milk Road on Social Media: 👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://link.milkroad.com/X 👉 Milk Road Instagram: https://link.milkroad.com/instagram 👉 Spotify: https://link.milkroad.com/spotify 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://link.milkroad.com/apple-podcast ~~~~~ 🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙 Michael Steinberg: https://x.com/Mike9MS Reciprocal Ventures: https://x.com/recvcx ~~~~~ ⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱ 00:00 – Intro 03:58 – How Does Crypto Fit Into the Evolution of Tech? 07:07 – Why Investors Are Overlooking On-Chain Data 09:47 – How to Navigate Today's Macro Environment 13:26 – Bitcoin ETFs: Changing the Institutional Game 17:01 – What’s Next for Crypto Markets 20:44 – Where Institutional Money Is Flowing in Crypto 24:07 – The $22 Trillion Opportunity 30:04 – The Impact of US Crypto Regulation 32:53 – Finding the Next Big Opportunity 40:56 – Key Investment Lessons #crypto #solana #macro 📃 Disclaimer 📃 The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. The speakers are not licensed financial advisors or registered investment advisors. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses. The speakers do not guarantee any specific outcome or profit. Viewers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.