EMCD’s latest Crypto Battle, co-hosted with BeInCrypto, pitted two competing crypto strategies against each other as investors debated how to survive and grow in a volatile market.
The live online event, held on October 30th, featured Michael Rubel, a crypto analyst and YouTuber known for his high-risk altcoin strategies, and Jan Worms, director of partnerships at EMCD, who represents a more conservative, mining-focused perspective.
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Balancing risk and reward
In the first case, both experts evaluated a viewer’s Bitcoin-focused portfolio.
Warmuth called this a “wise, beginner-friendly allocation,” stressing that sticking with well-known assets and avoiding coins you don’t understand can prevent big losses.
Urbel countered that while Bitcoin and Ethereum are essential, “the big profits come from low-cost projects with extraordinary growth potential.”
The charm and danger of meme coins
When asked how to identify the next 10x token, both speakers agreed that such a prediction is nearly impossible. Worms compares odds to gambling, saying, “Recent analysis showed that only 0.12% of new coins hit that level. The odds are worse than roulette.”
Focusing on sentiment, Urbel advised traders to “keep an eye on the X and Telegram communities” as hype and engagement often signal potential upside.
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Bitcoin mining profitability
The story of early miners selling thousands of BTC for MacBooks has sparked a discussion about Bitcoin’s long-term growth.
Rubel predicted that Bitcoin could reach “more than $1 million” as institutions adopt it as digital gold. Worms agreed, linking Bitcoin’s rise to greater institutional adoption and clearer regulations.
But he warned that mining success now “depends on efficiency, energy costs and scale”, describing modern mining as “an industry, not a hobby business”.
Institutional and retail strategy
For companies with a $100,000 allocation, Wrubel advised simply splitting Bitcoin and Ethereum 80/20. Warms recommended a variety of models.
70-80% in Bitcoin, ideally with some funds for mining infrastructure. Up to 10% for selected altcoins or tokenized assets.
He emphasized that compliance and custody are top priorities for institutional entrants.
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Warms highlighted dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as the most reliable entry strategy for small retail investors. “If you invested $100 every month starting in 2020, it would be worth about $26,500 today,” he said. Meanwhile, Rubel argued that those seeking “life-changing returns” must accept higher risk with small-cap assets.
Banking, yield and risk
The discussion ended with a question about whether virtual currencies are equivalent to bank deposits. Rubel pointed to staking as a profitable alternative. Warms cautioned users to remember that “there are no government guarantees” and that yields are always dependent on the platform’s risk management.
Closing and audience interaction
The session ended with a Q&A session and a prize draw for five Tangem Wallet winners. Viewers actively participated in the chat and shared their stories of profits and losses.
The contrast between Rubel’s aggressive investment style and Warmuth’s disciplined approach highlighted the central theme of the argument: success in crypto is a balance of risk, knowledge, and patience.
