EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 31 MIN
#116 Matt Cooperman, Skill Tree Strategies - Adapting in the Crypto Space
from Alt Funds Network · host Matt Cooperman, Skyler Steinke, Mike Schroeder
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What this episode covers
Background: Matt Cooperman, co-founder of Skill Tree Strategies. Matt built one of the world’s largest global networks connecting allocators and active digital-asset traders—spanning over 200 allocators, 500 trading firms, and more than $200 million in live trading capital. Matt will share the latest allocator trends, the rigors of vetting top trading talent, and why SMAs are positioned to disrupt the hedge-fund world. Description: In this episode of the Alt Funds Network podcast, host Mike Schroeder sits down with Matt Cooperman from Skill Tree. Matt delves into his journey from running a staffing agency focused on the crypto industry to pivoting into capital allocation for crypto traders. He shares insights on how Skill Tree adapted to market changes, built a robust network, and now facilitates hundreds of millions in capital allocations. The discussion covers the differences between placement agencies and broker dealers, the intricacies of the due diligence process in crypto trading, and the types of strategies and investors that are thriving today. Don't miss this in-depth conversation about the evolving landscape of crypto funds and Matt’s advice to emerging fund managers.
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