Anthony Scaramucci Talks Cannabis Vs Crypto: Why He’s ‘Not a Huge Bull’—’The Bloom Is Off The Rose’ For Stocks
“The bloom is off the rose in the cannabis industry in the United States,” says Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director. In an exclusive interview conducted in the context of the Saxo Election Hub cycle, Scaramucci dives deep into his perspectives on the future of cannabis investments, drawing parallels between the industry’s current trajectory and past trends in alcohol and tobacco. As an experienced financier who has seen the highs and lows of multiple industries, Scaramucci’s insights offer a candid yet sobering view on what he perceives as a critical moment in the cannabis sector.
Scaramucci doesn’t mince words when referring to the current state of the cannabis market. “All those stocks have rolled over,” he says. Once a hotbed of excitement, the industry has cooled down. Scaramucci pinpoints the root cause: oversaturation. “Because it’s more accepted, you get lots and lots of competitors,” he says. As more players flood the space, growth opportunities shrink, causing the once-booming sector to lose its allure. “The opportunity in a space goes down by a lot as more players rush to fill it,” he adds, signaling a shift from the explosive growth investors once expected.
It’s not just the number of competitors that has tempered Scaramucci’s enthusiasm for cannabis. He views the industry through a lens similar to that of other highly regulated sectors, such as alcohol and tobacco. “Cannabis is in the category of alcohol and tobacco to me. It’s regulated now, it’s become more accepted.” For Scaramucci, the cannabis industry is entering a phase of maturation, much like the spirits industry did decades ago. This shift, he argues, signals a move away from rapid growth …