Financial advisers are betting on Bitcoin as a hedge
A new Bitwise survey highlights a more favorable attitude toward Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are increasingly being used by financial advisers as a hedge against inflation, underscoring the dramatic shift in institutional sentiment toward digital assets. The "Bitwise/ETF Trends 2021 Benchmark Survey" reveals that 9.4% of financial advisers were allocating to cryptocurrencies in 2020 — an increase of 49% from the previous year. Of the advisers not currently allocating to crypto, 17% said they will either “definitely” or “probably” gain exposure in 2021.....
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