Auros’s Atkins Raises Liquidity Concerns in Crypto Markets Ahead of Hong Kong Consensus
Jason Atkins, chief commercial officer at crypto market maker Auros, has identified liquidity as the primary challenge facing digital asset markets—not volatility. His remarks come ahead of the Consensus event in Hong Kong, where institutional adoption is expected to dominate discussions.
Analysts note growing institutional interest throughout 2025, but shallow order books remain a structural barrier. "It's one thing to say 'we've convinced them to come now,'" Atkins observed. "It's another to ask 'Do you have enough room for everyone?'" The October 10 flash crash exemplified how sell-offs now outpace market makers' ability to replenish liquidity.