Macro· ★★· bearish·

Li Lu says crypto will eventually disappear on its own

  • —Li Lu spoke at Columbia's 36th Annual Graham & Dodd Event on Oct. 15, 2026
  • —He argued crypto lacks "the enforcement mechanism of sovereign states"
  • —Lu did not call for a ban, saying the asset class will disappear "on their own"
  • —Lu founded Himalaya Capital in 1997 and follows a value-investing approach
Why it matters: The remarks drew no market reaction but give cautious institutions a rationale to stay on the sidelines of crypto.
Source: Crypto Briefing