According to @IFB_podcast, understanding the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is essential for assessing risk and valuation in both traditional equity and emerging crypto markets. WACC represents a company's average cost of capital from both debt and equity sources, directly influencing investment decisions and pricing strategies. For crypto traders, WACC can signal how institutional capital allocates funds and evaluates blockchain projects, impacting token valuations and long-term price action (source: @IFB_podcast, Compounding Quality tweet May 10, 2025).