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Crypto is still in ‘winter’ price-wise but it’s an ‘institutional summer,’ STS Digital CEO says

The Block·August 21, 2026·1 min read
Crypto is still in ‘winter’ price-wise but it’s an ‘institutional summer,’ STS Digital CEO says

STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler says token prices have lagged institutional adoption as bitcoin futures basis converges toward risk-free rates. He describes the current market as 'winter' price-wise but an 'institutional summer.' This suggests a disconnect between price action and institutional interest.

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