Monthly Archives: October 2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Accept BTC & ETH as Collateral — A Wall Street Crypto Shift
(HedgeCo.Net) In a milestone for traditional finance and digital assets, JPMorgan Chase announced today that it will allow institutional clients to pledge Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral for loan facilities. The Paypers The new programme, slated to roll out by […]
Fund Managers Tackle Stress-Test Challenges in Liquid Alts
(HedgeCo.Net) As the popularity of liquid alternative funds continues to rise, asset-managers and regulators are turning their focus toward one of the most fundamental issues in the space: liquidity. How will these daily-traded vehicles perform when markets get too turbulent […]
New Spot Crypto ETFs Launch Amid Regulators’ Slowdown
(HedgeCo.Net) Today comes word that several new U.S. spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETFs) have quietly launched, marking a significant shift in the asset-management landscape. Firms such as Canary Capital and Bitwise Asset Management announced plans for ETFs tied to coins […]
AI & Human Hybridisation: Quant Firms Expand Human Teams, While Discretionary Firms Lean into AI
(HedgeCo.Net) The investment world of hedge funds is undergoing an interesting convergence: quant firms are hiring more human stock-pickers, while discretionary firms are leaning more into artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Business Insider+1 Highlights: Firms like Qube Research & Technologies, […]
Leverage Hits Five-Year High as Hedge Funds Bank on Banks & Financials
(HedgeCo.Net) The global hedge-fund industry is showing a bold turn: leverage has surged to its highest level in five years. According to data from Goldman Sachs, gross leverage among hedge funds rose to roughly 294 % recently — up from […]
Trend-Following Hedge Funds Falter as Macro & Discretionary Strategies Pull Ahead
(HedgeCo.Net) A clear performance divide has emerged in 2025 between funds relying on algorithmic trend-following systems and those using discretionary macro and stock-picking strategies. Funds that chase market trends mechanically are under pressure. For example, systematic funds were reported as […]
Bridgewater Associates Surges 26 % for 2025
(HedgeCo.Net) One of the largest hedge-fund firms, Bridgewater Associates, has returned to the spotlight. Its flagship macro strategy reportedly gained around 26.4% in the first nine months of 2025 — the strongest performance in 15 years. Bloomberg+1 Market observers say Bridgewater’s positioning benefited […]
Is 2025 the Breakout Year for Liquid Alternatives?
(HedgeCo.Net) As the liquid alternatives segment reassesses its market position, many asset managers and analysts are asking: is 2025 the breakout year? According to BlackRock’s commentary, there are reasons to believe so: they highlight that demand for diversification and hedge-fund-style […]
Spot Crypto ETFs Expand: NYSE Lists Solana, Hedera & Litecoin
(HedgeCo.Net) The crypto marketplace took a new leap as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this week began listing spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Solana (SOL), Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) and Litecoin (LTC). CoinDesk What exactly happened The NYSE listed these new spot?crypto […]
Strategy Shift: Hedge Funds Flip On Energy, Double-Down On Tech
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds are increasingly shifting their strategic bets — reducing exposure to traditional energy stocks while ramping up allocations to big technology and artificial-intelligence (AI) sectors. Bloomberg+2Investing.com+2 According to a Bloomberg feature, many hedge funds have “flipped” their energy views: […]
Token Unlocks Hit $650 M+ — Liquidity Questions Loom
(HedgeCo.Net) A significant liquidity event in the crypto market is underway: over US$650 million worth of tokens across major projects are scheduled to unlock in the final days of October 2025. TodayOnChain.com Breakdown of the unlocks GRASS: ~181 million tokens (~18% of supply) […]
Market Momentum & Institutional Signals Set Stage for Year-End Rally
(HedgeCo.Net) As 2025 enters its final quarter, signs are mounting that the crypto market could be positioning for a significant push into year-end. Multiple indicators point toward renewed momentum and institutional activity. Key signals Record futures/options open interest: Bitcoin (BTC) […]