Avenir Group CEO Jason Lan addressed the challenges faced by institutional investors in integrating traditional finance with cryptocurrency markets at the BTC Asia roundtable on August 29. Lan noted that while Bitcoin ETFs and Digital Asset Treasuries are accelerating institutional entry into crypto, inefficiencies persist due to disjointed funding channels. He highlighted issues such as prolonged transfer times, high friction costs, and fragmented purchasing power, which impede capital efficiency. Lan called for a unified system to streamline asset management and facilitate cross-market trading. As global regulatory frameworks evolve, he suggested that those who address these inefficiencies could lead the next financial era, benefiting from a more policy-friendly and efficient financial environment.