Skepticism from the Top
Goldman Sachs’ Chief Investment Officer, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, remains skeptical of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. She believes they lack traditional valuation metrics and are difficult to analyze for investment purposes.
Unregulated Markets and Speculation
Mossavar-Rahmani views cryptocurrencies as speculative investments and emphasizes the need for regulation and checks and balances in the financial system.
Mixed Messages from Goldman Sachs
Despite her skepticism, Goldman Sachs is actively involved in the crypto ecosystem through infrastructure services. The bank’s global head of digital assets, Mathew McDermott, predicts increased trading volumes in blockchain-based assets and a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETF Surge
The recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC has sparked interest from institutional investors. Goldman Sachs has expressed interest in playing a role in these ETFs, despite Mossavar-Rahmani’s public doubts.
Growing Interest in Crypto-Related Investments
Major exchanges and investment firms are exploring the addition of Bitcoin ETFs to their platforms. This indicates growing interest in crypto-related financial instruments.
Industry Predictions
Analysts predict that most major platforms will eventually approve Bitcoin ETFs, expanding the addressable market for Bitcoin and potentially attracting inflows from prominent financial institutions.
