Excessive leverage increases bitcoin’s volatility and puts off mainstream capital from entering the market, says Vishal Shah.
Digital Assets Are More Recession-Proof Than You Might Think
Like gift cards, digital tokens represent claims on future services. In a downturn, they may not lose value as readily as equities and debt.
As this Crisis Worsens, Bitcoin Will Become a Safe Haven Again
This liquidity crunch and ensuing government intervention is laying the foundation for bitcoin’s adoption as a safe haven asset.
Why Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Narrative Has Flown Out the Window
After the past week, bitcoin will never again be considered a safe haven investment, argues Noelle Acheson. And that’s not a bad thing…
Cash Is the New Safe Haven as Crypto, Gold Continue to Tank
It turns out cold, hard cash with a helping of government bonds – not bitcoin or gold – is where people turn in the face of a pandemic and “apocalyptic” market turmoil.
Crypto Fundraising and a Nothing-Is-Safe Haven
An update on the safe haven narrative as bitcoin continues to move with equities plus a crypto startup fundraising roundup
When the Going Gets Weird, CoinDesk Readers Look for These Safe Havens
We asked CoinDesk readers where they’re putting their money in this weird financial period. The answers were surprising.