Mastering Crypto Assets: Investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Beyond

In Mastering Crypto Assets: Investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Beyond, a team of veteran investors and digital asset strategists delivers the definitive guide for institutional and professional investors interested in integrating crypto assets into traditional portfolios. You’ll find comprehensive and insightful explanations of how this new asset class is structured and the impact it will have on the opportunities and risks present in a variety of portfolios.

The authors explain how to use fundamental and quantitative criteria to select the blockchain-based assets in which you’ll invest, using a strong foundation of knowledge and evidence. They provide an intuitive method for applying quantitative valuation concepts to digital assets, demonstrating how Bitcoin and other digital assets act as digital stores of value, as well as how to understand their place in the context of a traditional portfolio.

Mastering Crypto Assets unpacks the unique risk and return characteristics of various digital asset sectors, adapting traditional investing methods and concepts to the digital asset realm. Beyond just a discussion of direct investments in crypto assets, the book also introduces you to related equities, highlighting how to access digital assets in restricted settings. Additionally, the book explores the distinctions and considerations of both indexed and active strategies when applied to crypto assets.

Benefit from exclusive interviews with industry luminaries such as Jan van Eck (VanEck), Peter L. Brandt (Legendary Trader), and Fred Thiel (Marathon Digital). Additionally, enjoy insightful guest articles from leading experts in the digital asset arena.

Mastering Crypto Assets is an invaluable resource not just for institutional and individual investors, but for anyone keen on adopting a sound, evidence-based approach to digital asset investment.

Praise for MASTERING CRYPTO ASSETS

“VanEck follows a macro investing philosophy, always asking what political, economic and technological forces will affect portfolios. For us, it is foundational to study blockchains and Bitcoin and their effect on portfolios. This book contributes to that inquiry in a practical and useful way.”
―Jan van Eck, CEO, VanEck

“The authors cut through the noise with precision, presenting an unflinching view of crypto assets as a tangible component of modern investment portfolios. This book is a must-read for anyone committed to fully understanding the risks and rewards of digital asset investing.”
―Peter L. Brandt, Legendary Trader

“Mastering Crypto Assets is perfectly named. Investors aiming to understand everything from the history of crypto assets to asset allocation have guidance from a team with a wealth of experience.”
―Eric Peters, CEO and CIO, Coinbase Asset Management

“In Mastering Crypto Assets, the authors brilliantly break down complex topics such as crypto valuations, staking, allocation strategies, and crypto risk management. Institutional investors have long needed a book that demystifies digital assets – this is that book.”
―Jason Yanowitz, Co-Founder, Blockworks Group