Binance's APAC Head Warns Crypto Market Faces Three Main Challenges

Crypto markets are navigating a mix of macro headwinds, tighter liquidity conditions, and an evolving regulatory landscape. SB Seker, head of APAC at Binance, says the outlook is tied to regulation, liquidity, and market maturation.

The three main headwinds for the crypto market are macro uncertainty with restrictive rate expectations, ongoing compliance upgrades as global frameworks evolve, and a shift away from speculation toward demonstrable utility.

Volumes moderate during price compression, that's natural, but structural engagement matters more. Binance reported year-on-year institutional volume increases and 210 per cent growth in OTC fiat trading in 2025.

Regulatory clarity is accelerating across the US, EU, and Asia, lowering institutional friction. Infrastructure maturation, RWA tokenisation, institutional custody, and over 1.07 million BTC held by 174 public companies and ETFs, anchor fundamentals-driven valuation.