Wed, June 26, 2024 at 02:11

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello, Annie.

  • Today, I have some intriguing news about the evolving attitudes of Japanese institutional investors towards cryptocurrency.

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• Annie

  • Oh, that sounds interesting!😊 What did the survey reveal?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The survey, conducted by Nomura Holdings and Laser Digital Holdings, included responses from 547 investment managers across various sectors.

  • It revealed that 54% of these investors plan to venture into the cryptocurrency market within the next three years.

• Annie

  • Wow, that's a significant number!

  • What are their main motivations?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The primary motivations are to diversify investment portfolios and to use cryptocurrencies as a hedge against inflation.

  • Interestingly, 62% of the respondents see digital currencies as high-return investment opportunities.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • Are they planning to invest a lot of their assets into cryptocurrencies?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Most investors plan to allocate between 2% and 5% of their assets under management to digital currencies.

  • They are considering these investments with a minimum horizon of one year, indicating a cautious yet optimistic approach.

• Annie

  • That sounds like a balanced strategy.

  • Are they interested in any specific crypto-related activities?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, besides direct investments, over half of the investors are exploring activities such as staking, mining, and lending.

• Annie

  • Interesting!

  • But what about the challenges?

  • Are there any significant barriers they are concerned about?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Indeed, there are challenges.

  • Key barriers include the lack of established fundamental analysis methods, high volatility, and concerns about counterparty risks.

• Annie

  • I can see how those could be problematic.

  • How is the regulatory environment in Japan regarding cryptocurrencies?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Japan's regulatory stance is relatively accommodating compared to its regional neighbors.

  • In February 2024, a policy adjustment allowed venture capital firms and other investment funds to hold cryptocurrencies directly.

• Annie

  • That's a positive move.

  • Is there any recent example of a company taking advantage of this regulatory environment?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed company, has integrated Bitcoin into its treasury assets.

  • They initially invested JPY 1 billion (approximately $6.56 million) in Bitcoin and made an additional purchase of 23.351 BTC on June 11.

• Annie

  • Wow, that's a substantial investment!

  • What about the potential for crypto ETFs in Japan?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The potential for crypto ETFs is promising.

  • According to the survey, 53% of the investors indicated they would opt for such products if available, which could further catalyze market activity.

• Annie

  • It seems like Japan is really embracing cryptocurrencies.

  • Do you think this news is a positive development for the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, Annie.

  • This is definitely a positive development.

  • The increasing interest from institutional investors, coupled with a supportive regulatory environment, is likely to boost the cryptocurrency market significantly.

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  • It indicates a growing acceptance and integration of digital assets into mainstream finance.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😍Bullish.