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Institutional interest in digital assets: Bitcoin leads the charge

A dramatic shift is transforming the financial landscape. Digital assets, once relegated to the fringes of technological curiosity, are now attracting substantial global investment. This growing acceptance is driven by the debut of Bitcoin ETFs in January and the anticipated arrival of Ethereum ETFs. These regulated investment vehicles provide a familiar and accessible entry point, catalyzing a significant inflow of institutional capital.
The appeal of digital assets for institutional investors is manifold. Mainly, they present a unique opportunity to participate in the birth of a new asset class. Unlike any previous financial innovation, cryptocurrencies are creating a distinct niche market, offering unparalleled growth potential. They have the additional advantage of helping to diversify investment portfolios.
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We can see Bitcoin’s usefulness as a diversification tool by looking at Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq Composite. It has fluctuated, currently at 0.60 – up from 0.0 two months ago. Despite this recent increase, the average correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq Composite for 2024 remains at a modest 0.30. This relatively low correlation highlights the potential for cryptocurrencies to act as a diversification tool, providing a hedge against traditional equity movements and increasing the overall resilience of a well-balanced investment portfolio.
Deciding which tokens deserve inclusion and in what proportions is a key consideration. Despite the proliferation of thousands of cryptocurrencies, only a few justify inclusion in institutional portfolios. Bitcoin and Ethereum, as industry stalwarts, are indispensable. Additionally, tokens like Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) should be considered, albeit with careful and active management to mitigate potential risks. This balanced approach ensures that investments in digital assets are judicious and resilient.
Investing in an index like CoinDesk20 offers several benefits, particularly in terms of diversification and risk management. By design, the CoinDesk 20 Index captures the performance of the top 20 digital assets by market capitalization, inherently reducing volatility compared to single-asset crypto investments. This diversification mitigates the impact of sharp fluctuations in any asset, providing a smoother investment experience. Quarterly rebalancing ensures the index remains representative of the broader market, adapting to changes and maintaining balanced exposure to the evolving asset class.
Navigating the crypto landscape presents significant challenges. Direct investment and self-custody require a high degree of specialization and are not advisable for beginner investors. For most, collaborating with a reputable asset manager is the most prudent course of action. Reliable asset managers streamline the investment process, making it easy and efficient. They guide institutional investors on strategies that make sense for their portfolios and address the complexities of liquidity, custody and security.
The crypto market has transcended its initial reputation as a mere curiosity, emerging as a formidable force in the modern financial ecosystem. Visionary institutions are positioning themselves to capitalize on this booming asset class. Proactive capital allocation into digital assets now allows institutions to secure a substantial advantage as the market matures and cryptocurrencies become more integrated into the broader financial landscape. Despite the inherent challenges, digital assets offer diversification, significant growth potential, and guidance from expert asset managers makes the risks manageable and the opportunities too attractive to ignore.
Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CoinDesk, Inc. or its owners and affiliates.
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What to watch for in the markets

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After witnessing one of the largest global IT outages on record, affecting the travel, finance and healthcare sectors worldwideThis week is set to see more political drama, events, and earnings reports from tech giants.
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Let’s take a look at what awaits us:
Major companies will release their earnings reports
Major tech companies and others will release their earnings reports this week, paving the way for what the second half of 2024 will look like.
Monday
- Verizon will report earnings before the start of operations.
Tuesday
- Coca-Cola, Comcast and UPS are all set to report earnings before the market opens.
- Tesla will report earnings in the morning, while General Motors will report earnings in the evening.
- Alphabet and Visa will report results after the market closes.
Wednesday
- AT&T will release its report before the market opens.
- Ford and Chipotle will report earnings after the market closes.
Thursday
- Earnings reports from AstraZeneca, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines will be released before the market opens.
Trump to speak at Bitcoin conference
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will speak at the next Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennesseewhich is scheduled for July 25-27. While this is the first time a presidential candidate will attend the conference, it has sparked a debate over whether the crypto-friendly Trump will receive support from the crypto community in the upcoming election.
In addition to Trump, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will also discuss crypto during the conference. Crypto advocates such as ARK Investment’s Cathie Wood, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, and whistleblower Edward Snowden are among some prominent names who will be participating in the conference.
Ether ETFs are on the way
New Ether Spot ETFs are set to begin trading on Tuesday, July 23. Much like the spot Bitcoin ETFs, these ETFs will allow investors to buy the second most popular cryptocurrency like stocks. BlackRock, Ark Invest/21Shares, VanEck, Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Invesco/Galaxy Digital are all set to offer Ether ETFs. Crypto asset manager Bitwise predict that trading in the Ether ETF will drive the price of Ether higher, potentially surpassing $5,000.
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Cryptocurrency’s Biggest Winners and Losers in a Second Trump Presidency

Bitcoin miners and cryptocurrency companies that have been blocked from going public in the U.S. could ultimately be the biggest winners in the digital asset world under a second Donald Trump presidency. Foreign companies at risk of losing market share could end up being the biggest losers.
That’s the view that’s taking hold among market participants and observers in the wake of the former president’s growing embrace of cryptocurrency as his chances of election grow. survey released Thursday by CBS News showed Trump with the majority — 52 percent — of likely voters in his likely November rematch with President Joe Biden.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Cryptocurrency Markets Look Ready to ‘Send’ as Stars Align, According to Investor Chris Burniske

Cryptocurrency investor Chris Burniske says Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SUN) and the cryptocurrency market in general seem poised for a run.
Former Head of Cryptocurrency at ARK Invest account his 292,200 followers on social media platform X that several catalysts are aligning, suggesting that digital asset markets are on the verge of a bull run.
According to Burniske, a partner at venture capital firm Placeholder, the highly anticipated launch of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at an upcoming Bitcoin event, and the current state of the BTC, ETH, and SOL charts all suggest significant optimism for the cryptocurrency markets.
“With ETH ETFs set to go live, Trump speaking at The Bitcoin Conference, and BTC, ETH, and SOL charts looking [they do] (while stocks are weak), it’s hard to imagine a world where we don’t ship next week.”
Reuters recently reported that preliminary approval for ETH ETFs has been granted as the Bitcoin Conference is scheduled to take place from July 25-27.
BTC, ETH, and SOL are trading at $67,333, $3,528, and $174 at the time of writing, respectively.
The venture capitalist too provides an update on his prediction that the total crypto market cap will eventually hit $10 trillion. According to his chart, the path to $10 trillion is currently “23%” complete, as it sits around $2.2 trillion.
Source: Chris BurniskeX
Earlier this month, Burniske he said in an interview with Real Vision CEO Raoul Paul that he has his eye on the Move ecosystem, which was originally built by social media giant Meta and then used to develop layer 1 blockchains Sui (IUE) and Apts (APT).
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Here’s the next target for BTC before bulls can hold out for $70K

Bitcoin’s recovery is going well, and the market is seemingly poised to create a new all-time high in the near term.
Technical analysis
Per NegotiationRage
The daily chart
As the daily chart shows, the price of Bitcoin has been rising since it broke above the 200-day moving average.
The market has also reclaimed the $60K and $65K levels and is moving towards the $68K resistance zone, which could be the last hurdle before creating a new all-time high. With the RSI also indicating that the price has clear bullish momentum, it could be just a matter of time.
The 4-hour chart
Looking at the 4-hour chart, it is evident that the price has been rising rapidly since breaking the downtrend line to the upside. The market also broke the $65K resistance level with momentum, turning it into a support.
While almost everything points to a new record high in the coming weeks, there is one worrying sign. The RSI is showing a clear bearish divergence between recent price highs, which could indicate a correction or even a reversal in the near term.
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