Institutional Adoption


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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Opinion

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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Opinion

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.

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Opinion

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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Opinion

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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Opinion

DeFi’s Renaissance

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

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Opinion

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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Opinion

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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Opinion

How Public Blockchains Will Catalyze Institutional DeFi Adoption

Public blockchains — with their open architecture and unrestricted participation — are set to drive the next wave of financial innovation just as the internet did for communication and commerce, says Markus Infanger.

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Opinion

How a Small Crypto Investment Can Improve Your Portfolio

A well-balanced portfolio that includes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether has the potential to offer superior returns and a higher Sharpe ratio compared to traditional portfolios made up solely of equities, bonds, or other assets, says Timothy Burgess.

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