Jersey City Invests Pension Fund in Bitcoin ETFs, Sparking Crypto Adoption Wave

July 26, 2024
Jersey City Invests Pension Fund in Bitcoin ETFs, Sparking Crypto Adoption Wave
  • Jersey City Mayor plans to invest a portion of the city's pension fund in Bitcoin ETFs, updating paperwork with the SEC for this purpose.

  • The decision by Jersey City Mayor reflects a shift towards digital assets, contrasting with the limited engagement by major financial institutions.

  • Bitcoin's value rose to $66,000 following the announcement of Jersey City's investment in Bitcoin ETFs.

  • BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF has attracted more inflows than Nasdaq's QQQ.

  • Ronaldo, a crypto enthusiast, emphasizes technical analysis for investment decisions and believes in the industry's potential.

  • SEC-approved Bitcoin ETFs have not been widely adopted by major financial institutions.

  • Jersey City's move signifies a symbolic victory for cryptocurrency adoption, following Wisconsin's similar decision.

  • Companies like ProShares and Hashdex are seeking to offer funds that provide exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

  • Public pension funds, including those in Wisconsin, Houston, and Fairfax County, are increasingly showing interest in investing in Bitcoin.

  • Mayor Fulop draws parallels between Jersey City's investment in crypto and Wisconsin's 2% allocation to crypto assets.

  • BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF attracted significant inflows, contributing to a total of $1.47 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows on July 24th.

  • Ronaldo sees cryptocurrencies as a key to financial freedom and societal progress, preparing for a transformative era.

  • Jersey City Mayor's Office did not provide comments on the investment decision when approached by CoinDesk.

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