Canaccord Genuity, a global investment firm, highlighted the comparative resilience of digital assets compared to equities this year. Analysts noted that despite periods of volatility, the digital asset market has continued to capture investor interest, largely driven by expectations surrounding central bank policies and economic inflation concerns. The firm emphasized that Bitcoin could see further gains as institutional interest grows, buoyed by the anticipation of future price increases following the halving.
Bitcoin's price has fluctuated between $63,000 and $64,000 in recent weeks, bolstered by reports of increasing institutional involvement. Notably, BlackRock's adjusted asset management policy and its impact on the crypto market sparked discussions among traders. The asset manager’s decision led to panic selling, which momentarily pulled Bitcoin back, though it quickly recovered .
Ethereum and other altcoins like Solana have also seen positive performance, with Ethereum witnessing a net supply increase as demand for its blockchain remains high. Solana, in particular, surged more than 10% over a week, surpassing many traditional stocks in returns, driven by large-scale meetings between major economic leaders and new public chain developments. This positions Solana as a prominent player in the digital asset space, benefiting from strong demand within the Web3 and decentralized finance ecosystems.