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Cryptocurrency analysts, community members, and personalities all portray institutional investment as the \u2018holy grail\u2019 of the industry, but is it really feasible? <\/span><\/p>\n

Slow Institutional Adoption<\/h2>\n

The release of the Bitcoin codebase and whitepaper were far from publicized. Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin block in 2009, under the watchful eyes of nearly no one. At the time, only a handful of individuals held an interest in this project, with others calling it \u201ca failure\u201d or \u201cuseless.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

But since the 2016-2017 bull run, sentiment has changed, bringing cryptocurrencies out from under the shadows and into the limelight. Now not a niche asset, meant only for internet \u2018geeks,\u2019 Bitcoin’s price has erupted, inspiring the creation of hundreds of other cryptocurrency projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Bitcoin’s price movement from $1,000 to $6,000 in 18 months, has been largely attributed to retail investors making speculative investments. Peter Smith, CEO of Blockchain, stated<\/a> that a large majority of the cryptocurrency market is still driven by retail investors, investors like you or me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although there is nothing wrong with retail interest, the institutions hold all or at least a majority of the cards. Whether it be through the immense capital they utilize or the array of connections they hold, institutional investors are a force to be reckoned with.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>As\u00a0the New York Times<\/a> puts it, \u201c(it’s) basic math.\u201d<\/p>\n

When put on the scale\u00a0of the global economy, the cryptocurrency market is nothing but a tiny blip, a grain of sand in a towering pile of rocks. Although the cryptocurrency industry has a collective market capitalization of $250 billion, the cryptocurrency market’s growth only required the investment\u00a0of a fraction of that figure.<\/p>\n

But institutions, like hedge funds, banks or retirement trusts, hold the keys to trillions of dollars of assets, becoming a great target for the cryptocurrency industry.<\/p>\n

Due to the aforementioned reasons, institutional investment has become a key topic of discussion for members of the cryptocurrency community. <\/span>Many analysts see it as the next step in becoming a truly global, and influential asset class. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, the widespread and dominating presence of retail investors has mostly blocked out institutional investors. With only a few firms getting their hands dirty\u00a0\u2014<\/b> putting time, interest, and capital into the cryptocurrency industry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Barriers to Entry for Institutions<\/h2>\n

In its current state, the market is highly speculative, with a majority of investors looking to make a quick buck. Institutional investors have seen that, and have mostly shied away from opening their wallets for the industry. These investors are looking for long-term returns, securing the trust of consumers over time rather than making a quick buck.<\/p>\n

Institutional investors cringe when they apply traditional economic sense to the cryptocurrency industry, due to the variance and unpredictability that has become cryptocurrency’s common nature.<\/p>\n

Additionally, even if institutions want to trade or invest in the industry, they are often stopped by the lack of infrastructure supporting investors who hold zero crypto knowledge.<\/p>\n

Peter Smith, the aforementioned CEO of Blockchain, has recently said that the institutional investment space around cryptocurrencies is “immature.”<\/p>\n

Further noting that the institutional services currently offered are far from sufficient, usually only offering high-liquidity over-the-counter (OTC) trading options. Although OTC trading is welcome, many services like Circle<\/a> Trade, lack research tools or expert analysis which institutions need. Blockchain, a popular crypto-infrastructure company, has just announced Blockchain Principal Strategies<\/a>, aimed at hedge funds, high-net-worth individuals, and other institutions.<\/p>\n

BPS offers what the others do not. Some speculate that it could become a large catalyst for institutional investment, drawing in more firms than ever before.<\/p>\n

Even if BPS doesn’t succeed, cryptocurrency firms will try their hands, again and again, attempting to draw the eyes of institutional investors.<\/p>\n

Analysts continually call 2018 the \u201cyear of institutional investment,\u201d with many echoing that sentiment. But time will only tell if 2018 will shape up to what analysts expect.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Shutterstock.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cryptocurrency analysts, community members, and personalities all portray institutional investment as the \u2018holy grail\u2019 of the industry, but is it really feasible? Slow Institutional Adoption The release of the Bitcoin codebase and whitepaper were far from publicized. Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin block in 2009, under the watchful eyes of nearly no one. At the time, only a handful of individuals held an interest in this project, with others calling it \u201ca failure\u201d or \u201cuseless.\u201d But since the 2016-2017 bull run, sentiment has changed, bringing cryptocurrencies out from under the shadows and into the limelight. Now not a niche asset, meant only for internet \u2018geeks,\u2019 Bitcoin’s price has erupted, inspiring the creation of hundreds of other cryptocurrency projects. However, Bitcoin’s price movement from $1,000 to $6,000 in 18 months, has been largely attributed to retail investors making speculative investments. Peter Smith, CEO of Blockchain, stated that a large majority of the cryptocurrency market is still driven by retail investors, investors like you or me. Although there is nothing wrong with retail interest, the institutions hold all or at least a majority of the cards. Whether it be through the immense capital they utilize or the array of connections they hold, institutional investors are a force to be reckoned with.\u00a0\u00a0As\u00a0the New York Times puts it, \u201c(it’s) basic math.\u201d When put on the scale\u00a0of the global economy, the cryptocurrency market is nothing but a tiny blip, a grain of sand in a towering pile of rocks. Although the cryptocurrency industry has a collective market capitalization of $250 billion, the cryptocurrency market’s growth only required the investment\u00a0of a fraction of that figure. But institutions, like hedge funds, banks or retirement trusts, hold the keys to trillions of dollars of assets, becoming a great target for the cryptocurrency industry. Due to the aforementioned reasons, institutional investment has become a key topic of discussion for members of the cryptocurrency community. Many analysts see it as the next step in becoming a truly global, and influential asset class. However, the widespread and dominating presence of retail investors has mostly blocked out institutional investors. With only a few firms getting their hands dirty\u00a0\u2014 putting time, interest, and capital into the cryptocurrency industry.\u00a0\u00a0 Barriers to Entry for Institutions In its current state, the market is highly speculative, with a majority of investors looking to make a quick buck. Institutional investors have seen that, and have mostly shied away from opening their wallets for the industry. These investors are looking for long-term returns, securing the trust of consumers over time rather than making a quick buck. Institutional investors cringe when they apply traditional economic sense to the cryptocurrency industry, due to the variance and unpredictability that has become cryptocurrency’s common nature. Additionally, even if institutions want to trade or invest in the industry, they are often stopped by the lack of infrastructure supporting investors who hold zero crypto knowledge. Peter Smith, the aforementioned CEO of Blockchain, has recently said that the institutional investment space around cryptocurrencies is “immature.” Further noting that the institutional services currently offered are far from sufficient, usually only offering high-liquidity over-the-counter (OTC) trading options. Although OTC trading is welcome, many services like Circle Trade, lack research tools or expert analysis which institutions need. Blockchain, a popular crypto-infrastructure company, has just announced Blockchain Principal Strategies, aimed at hedge funds, high-net-worth individuals, and other institutions. BPS offers what the others do not. Some speculate that it could become a large catalyst for institutional investment, drawing in more firms than ever before. Even if BPS doesn’t succeed, cryptocurrency firms will try their hands, again and again, attempting to draw the eyes of institutional investors. Analysts continually call 2018 the \u201cyear of institutional investment,\u201d with many echoing that sentiment. But time will only tell if 2018 will shape up to what analysts expect. 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