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Cliff Asness: Is Bitcoin a Bubble or a Justified Investment?

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

Cliff Asness, a famed hedge fund manager, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin, describing it as a bubble and highlighting its high volatility.

Interview with Cliff Asness

In an interview with CNBC, Cliff Asness stated that Bitcoin might be a bubble because he sees no legitimate use case for cryptocurrencies. Despite Bitcoin's record-breaking rally, Asness considers it unstable and prefers to avoid shorting due to its high volatility.

"If pretend money could feel embarrassed, it would," said Cliff Asness.Cliff Asness

Skepticism Towards Cryptocurrencies

Asness has consistently been skeptical about cryptocurrencies. In 2021, he expressed doubts about their trendiness for quant traders. He openly stated that he was pessimistic about creating a reliable valuation model to determine Bitcoin's fair price.

Reactions to the Crypto Industry

Among other Bitcoin skeptics is JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who believes cryptocurrencies are mostly used for criminal activities. Nevertheless, Bitcoin has gained the support of figures like Larry Fink from BlackRock, but many traditional finance players remain cautious.

Bitcoin continues to cause disagreements among leading financiers. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies is accompanied by skepticism from significant financial figures, adding complexity to the future of the crypto market.

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