As a seasoned researcher with a decade-long career in the financial industry and a keen interest in digital assets, I find myself increasingly intrigued by the recent market analysis suggesting that not owning Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially become a liability for investors in the near future. The report from New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), with its insights from Greg Cipolaro, presents a compelling argument that BTC’s exceptional performance and potential for further growth make it imperative for investors to reconsider their portfolio allocations.


In the upcoming months, it’s anticipated that there will be greater regulatory transparency in the U.S., and financial experts are advising that those who don’t currently hold Bitcoin (BTC) might find themselves at a disadvantage in the future.

Based on findings from New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), a company specializing in Bitcoin technology and financial services, there’s no longer any valid reason for market players to refrain from purchasing Bitcoin. NYDIG’s global research head, Greg Cipolaro, emphasizes that Bitcoin is now more accessible than ever, not only through user-friendly, well-regulated products like exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but has also evolved into a “political necessity.

Investors to Get Off Zero BTC Allocations

Cipolaro pointed out that U.S. investors might have disregarded or underestimated Bitcoin for various reasons in the past, but persisting in this approach could endanger their financial stability. Notably, Bitcoin has surpassed every other asset category and has already gained more than 90% this year.

“Not owning the asset is going to become a liability in the future,” Cipolaro added.

Presently, a majority of investors don’t hold Bitcoin in their portfolios. However, as per Cipolaro, this situation needs to be rectified, and investors should consider incorporating Bitcoin into their assets. With the market’s optimistic outlook, Bitcoin is expected to generate substantial profits in the short term. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was valued at approximately $82,200, aligning with its four-year price pattern.

According to Cipolaro, Bitcoin was leading the way in recovering from past market downturns even before the recent period of sideways trading that began in March. Now, with the recent surge in its price, it seems like the pattern of recurring market cycles might persist once more.

Next Steps for the U.S. Crypto Industry

After Donald Trump’s victory in the recent U.S. elections, it is expected that Republicans will gain control of the White House, and they are likely to have a majority in the Senate and other legislative bodies. The crypto industry views this concentration of power within the Republican party as a positive development because it could lead to long-awaited clarity on regulations.

U.S. major agencies and departments related to cryptocurrencies might undergo notable transformations in the near future as pro-crypto Republicans ascend to leadership positions. Cipolaro has revealed that the current head of the Senate Banking Committee, Sherrod Brown, is stepping down, and it’s highly likely that Gary Gensler, the chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will also depart soon.

As a researcher, I’m observing a shift in leadership roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Treasury, with these positions now being filled by Republicans. This change could potentially usher in an era that embraces cryptocurrencies as part of the mainstream financial system.

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2024-11-11 21:24