This chapter provides a historical overview of the speakers' relationship with Bitcoin, discussing how their interest grew over time and how it became a strategic addition to investment portfolios. It highlights Bitcoin's ability to thrive during times of contagion and explores its perception shift as a risk-on and risk-off asset. The chapter also mentions the characteristics that make Bitcoin a risk-off asset and its role as a store of value.
On today’s episode of FYI we will be featuring the most recent In The Know with Cathie Wood, a monthly video series that covers fiscal policy, monetary policy, market signals, economic indicators, and innovation. On this specific In The Know, Cathie Wood is joined by ARK Director of Digital Assets, Yassine Elmandjra. Together, they discuss ARK's history with bitcoin, bitcoin spot ETF approval, the upcoming halving, and why we believe bitcoin is both a risk-on and risk-off asset.
Key Points From This Episode
- ARK's history with bitcoin
- Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval
- Bitcoin halving
- Why we believe bitcoin is both a risk-on and risk-off asset
- Fiscal policy
- Monetary policy
- Market signals
- Economic indicators
- Innovation updates