Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) volatility is well known, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that when viewed within the context of a broader portfolio, the asset may improve performance without proportionately increasing risk. In a note published by Bitwise Asset Management on June 3, Hougan questions the conventional practice of evaluating Bitcoin in isolation. […]
‘Nothing Stops This Train’: US Fiscal Deficits Drive Bitcoin’s Case As A Hedge, Says Lyn Alden
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Germany Considers 10% Digital Tax On Tech Giants Alphabet, Meta: Report
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Trump’s Golden Dome: Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Geost Acquisition
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Is Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ A Major Roadblock For Elon Musk’s Tesla And Other EV Makers?
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Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 10% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through […]
Rivian’s Software Chief Hails Volkswagen Partnership
Rivian Automotive Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:RIVN) software chief Wassym Bensaid praised the Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival’s partnership with German Automaker Volkswagen AG (OTC:VWAGY) as the company prepares to launch its budget EV. What Happened: Bensaid said that the partnership has injected “start-up DNA” into Volkswagen, in an interview with Business Insider on Sunday. “They were willing to […]
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The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a […]
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Can Bitcoin Boost Portfolio Returns Without Increasing Risk? Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says It Can
June 4, 2025
Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) volatility is well known, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that when viewed within the context of a broader portfolio, the asset may improve performance without proportionately increasing risk. In a note published by Bitwise Asset Management on June 3, Hougan questions the conventional practice of evaluating Bitcoin in isolation. […]
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