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Trust The Pump? iTrustCapital CEO Kevin Maloney INTERVIEW

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗

In this episode, Kevin Maloney, CEO of iTrustCapital, discusses the end of the crypto winter and the resurgence of retail investment in digital assets. He emphasizes the independence of Bitcoin's price stability from regulatory influences and highlights iTrustCapital's focus on security and diversification for high net worth clients. Maloney introduces the Q trading tool, which leverages AI to assist retail investors, and predicts significant adoption of tokenized assets as regulatory clarity improves.

Kevin Maloney, CEO of iTrustCapital, believes the crypto winter has ended, with retail investors reinvesting tens of millions into the market. He asserts that Bitcoin's price stability is independent of the clarity act, emphasizing that current demand for digital assets surpasses the influence of any single regulatory bill.

Maloney highlights iTrustCapital's commitment to security, diversification, and service, catering to over 100,000 high net worth clients interested in traditional asset exposure. He argues that the clarity act's failure has not adversely impacted iTrust's operations or client inflow, countering the idea that it negatively affects market sentiment.

The partnerships with Circle and Binance signal strong market confidence, and Maloney notes that retail investors are currently benefiting from higher yields compared to traditional banks. He anticipates that tokenized assets will soon be available to clients as regulatory clarity improves, predicting significant adoption of tokenized stocks within the next 18 months.

He introduces the Q trading tool, designed for retail investors who may lack expertise, which utilizes AI-driven market signals and triggers. Maloney explains that Q offers eight different strategies for retail investors, with the first $25,000 in trades being free each month, and multiple strategies can operate simultaneously at iTrust Capital.

As capital flows back into the market, Maloney observes a growing fatigue among investors regarding volatility, leading them to seek more stable investment options. He believes that staking is becoming increasingly appealing to institutions and stresses that traditional finance platforms must adapt to the crypto landscape to stay competitive.

Maloney concludes that the market is beginning to show signs of movement, and iTrust Capital will persist in innovating and providing valuable products for retail investors, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

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