According to PANews, U.S. investment bank Jefferies has released a report indicating that the cryptocurrency sector is akin to the early stages of the internet boom, specifically the '1996 stage,' suggesting significant growth potential. The report, aimed at large institutional investors, highlights that many companies are actively developing investment strategies to allocate funds across tokens, ETFs, digital asset treasury companies (DAT), and publicly listed companies with exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Jefferies analysts emphasize that excessive focus on Bitcoin prices may detract from the disruptive potential of blockchain technology across various industries. Their clients are beginning to explore investments in the sector through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and digital asset treasury management companies (DAT). The advice provided aligns with investment strategies from the 1996 internet era, advocating selectivity and a focus on lasting utility.

As capital shifts from speculative assets to tokens driving real-world applications, Jefferies anticipates continued significant differentiation within the sector. The bank advises analyzing tokens similarly to early-stage tech startups, prioritizing adoption, development, usage, and use cases over temporary revenue peaks from certain blockchains.