How do crypto hedge funds stand amid inflation? (2024)

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Jaime Baeza, CEO of ANB Investments, talks about whether crypto hedge funds can truly impact an investor profile amidst rising inflation.

By Paromita Dey

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Amid a choppy market and rising inflation, hedge funds with cryptocurrency strategies are expected to offer less volatility as compared to crypto exchanges.

A crypto hedge fund is a type of hedge fund that invests in cryptocurrencies and crypto-based products. Some of these funds may invest exclusively in crypto and digital assets, while others combine cryptocurrency investments with traditional asset types — stocks, commodities, derivatives and more.

A crypto hedge fund’s return profile is less correlated to traditional asset classes, leading to significant upside and alpha-generating opportunities. ‘And that’s what makes it one of the best hedges against inflation,’ Jaime Baeza, CEO of ANB Investments, told Citywire Middle East.

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How do crypto hedge funds stand amid inflation? (2024)

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