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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Cliff Asness says crypto is only good for speculation, criminality and bitcoin is in a bubble
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Cliff Asness says crypto is only good for speculation, criminality and bitcoin is in a bubble

Last updated: January 13, 2025 11:51 am
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Cliff Asness, the co-founder of AQR Capital Management, recently shared his views on the current state of the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on bitcoin. Asness believes that bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble, driven by its rapid surge above $100,000 following the November presidential election.

In an interview on CNBC’s “Money Movers,” Asness expressed his skepticism towards bitcoin, stating, “I’m on the bubble side, on net. To move me off that, you really need not a price change, but a use case. That’s what could convince me to become maybe more of a crypto person when I find any use for it, aside from speculation and criminality.”

Asness highlighted three main uses for crypto that he has identified: speculation, use in war-torn countries, and paying cyber ransom. He emphasized that without a clear and widespread use case beyond speculation, he remains cautious about the long-term prospects of bitcoin.

Bitcoin experienced a significant rally in 2024, with a 120% increase in value following a surge at the end of the year attributed to President-elect Donald Trump’s election. However, the digital coin has since dipped by 3% in the new year, currently trading near $90,000.

Asness also touched on the lack of fundamental trends for crypto, stating, “There’s no fundamental trend for crypto because I don’t know what the fundamentals are, but there is a price trend.” He suggested that most trend followers who include crypto in their investment universe are likely long on the digital asset.

Despite his bearish outlook on crypto, Asness admitted that he would not bet against it due to its high volatility. He cautioned against shorting assets with such extreme volatility, citing the potential risks it poses to a portfolio.

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Asness co-founded AQR in 1998, following his time at Goldman Sachs. The quant-driven firm’s investment philosophy, developed by Asness and his partners during their time at the University of Chicago’s Ph.D. program, focuses on value and momentum strategies.

In conclusion, Asness’s cautious stance on bitcoin reflects the ongoing debate surrounding the viability and sustainability of cryptocurrencies in the broader financial landscape. While the speculative nature of bitcoin has fueled its meteoric rise, questions about its long-term utility and stability remain unanswered. Investors and analysts alike continue to monitor the evolving crypto market with a mix of skepticism and curiosity.

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