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“It won’t be limited to spot and perpetuals, it will encompass a wider range of financial products, from options to structured products that give traders more precise exposure.”
This was the answer of Youngsun Shin, the head of product of Flipster, a “zero-friction” exchange that claims to have zero spreads on major perpetual pairs, and balances that “earn while trading,” during an exclusive interview with BitPinas Editor-in-Chief Michael Mislos at Taipei Blockchain Week 2025.
The Future of Exchange
Moreover, Shin shared that there will be a convergence between on-chain and off-chain markets in the future; thus, the industry can witness a hybrid system that combines the transparency and programmability of blockchain with the liquidity and efficiency of centralized venues.
“Flipster has a clear role in that transition. Because we’re built by traders, we understand firsthand what active users need. That perspective, combined with our edge in speed and product innovation, gives us the capacity to design and deliver new financial products at the moments they matter most. More than keeping pace with the market, it’s about equipping our community with tools that capture opportunity and shape the next phase of trading.”
Youngsun Shin, Head of Product, Flipster
Tips to Traders
To be ready for this future of exchanges, Shin told traders that they must have a long-term vision, focusing on fundamentals and sustainability. This includes identifying protocols that generate “real revenue,” projects that solve problems and foster adoption beyond speculative hype, and chains designed to handle growth over multiple cycles.
Aside from a long-term vision, traders should also have mid-term ones, according to the Flipster executive. He emphasized that culture and narrative will always play a defining role in the industry, citing recently emerged themes such as decentralized finance, gaming finance, and artificial intelligence.
“Once a strong narrative takes hold, it creates a season where related tokens outperform, regardless of whether the fundamentals are fully in place.
Traders who understand how narratives spread across social and media channels will be better positioned to capture those cycles.”
Youngsun Shin, Head of Product, Flipster
However, traders should also be aware of short-term events, keeping a close eye on macro data releases like CPI and unemployment figures, Shin advised.
This is where he highlighted how traditional finance indicators can “spark the sharpest moves” in crypto because of how quickly sentiment can shift around those announcements, which are important for active traders.
About Taipei Blockchain Week 2025
3 days. 6000+ attendees. 200+ speakers.
From @googlecloud @AMD @Mastercard Keynotes to All-Chinese Day packed with families & friends — #TBW2025 brought the world to Taipei.
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— Taipei Blockchain Week (@TaipeiWeek) September 15, 2025
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