Macro Research: Bitcoin surpassed 100k: Were we wrong about cryptocurrencies?
• Cryptocurrencies have seen a resurgence in interest following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election due to his pro-crypto stance.
• Crypto's lack of intrinsic value, high volatility, and speculative nature continue to limit its effectiveness as a portfolio diversifier and its viability as a currency.
• We reaffirm our cautionary stance against crypto and recommend avoiding both direct and indirect exposure to crypto.
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