Institutional Adoption


CoinDesk Indices

The Great Accumulation: A Corporate Race for Bitcoin

Holding bitcoin on corporate balance sheets represents more than a trend — it's a transformation in how companies can create and preserve shareholder value, says Next Layer Capital’s Brandon Turp.

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Markets

Bitcoin No Longer a Niche Investment as Institutional Adoption Takes Off: WisdomTree

Multi-asset investment portfolios with allocations to bitcoin are consistently outperforming those that don't hold the cryptocurrency, the report said.

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CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Outlook

The outlook for crypto adoption in 2025 is overwhelmingly positive, but not without challenges. Regulatory clarity, institutional participation, and technological innovation will be the pillars of growth.

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Opinyon

Out With the “Altcoin,” in With the Asset Class

It’s time to retire the “altcoin” moniker and embrace crypto as an asset class, says Max Freccia.

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Opinyon

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead?

Since the Fed's easing cycle began coupled with the outcome of the U.S. election, digital assets have experienced significant developments, prompting three predictions for the months ahead, says Andy Baehr.

Bitcoin's Champaign Moment

Opinyon

Crypto Options: A Key Tool for Institutions Navigating Volatility and Yield

The maturing crypto options market is aiding investors in implementing customized strategies for hedging, leverage, and yield generation while enhancing market sentiment analysis, says Dennis Ehlert.

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Opinyon

Crypto for Advisors: To Crypto or Not to Crypto?

The financial advisory industry is at a crossroads. Cryptocurrency is no longer a speculative fringe asset; it’s becoming a part of the modern economy. Advisors who dismiss or ignore it risk alienating clients looking for forward-thinking guidance.

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Opinyon

DeFi’s Renaissance

Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.

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Opinyon

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps

Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital assets in a post U.S. election world.

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Opinyon

From Existential to Irrelevance Risk

The crypto industry faces the next big risk on the way to a maturing asset class: irrelevance, says Ilan Solot.

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