Exploring the Outlook for FX and Crypto Through 2026 at Ethereum Slovenia

December 17, 2025

At Ethereum Slovenia, our Senior Global Markets Strategist Ilan Solot discussed how global FX and crypto markets may evolve through 2026. In a session moderated by Blažej Kupec, Ilan outlined the macroeconomic forces shaping both traditional and digital asset markets, focusing on liquidity conditions, monetary policy and structural shifts within market infrastructure. 

Ilan described how the link between traditional financial markets and crypto continues to grow as derivatives, tokenised products and institutional frameworks develop. He also addressed the increasing importance of market access, clearing arrangements and risk management tools as institutional participation broadens, influencing how firms assess liquidity, pricing and execution across exchanges and OTC markets. 

The discussion also outlined Marex’s role across the digital asset value chain, including structured products, liquidity provision, execution, OTC derivatives, treasury services, prime brokerage and clearing. Marex Clearing supports connectivity to more than 60 exchanges around the world, including LCH/IRS. Ina Pătrașcu from Marex Clearing helped coordinate Marex’s participation at the event and contributed to discussions relating to the firm’s clearing capabilities. 

Ilan closed the discussion with observations on how these combined macro and structural trends may shape market conditions heading into 2026. 

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