Wall Street Giant Embraces Crypto with a Safety Net
Cantor Fitzgerald, a prominent Wall Street investment bank, is preparing to launch a five-year Bitcoin fund designed with built-in downside protection through a gold hedge, according to Foresight News.
Balanced Exposure: BTC Upside, Gold Downside Shield
The innovative product allows investors to benefit from Bitcoin's price growth potential while offering 1:1 protection on the downside by linking losses to gold value. This approach aims to bridge the gap for traditional investors wary of crypto volatility.
Bringing TradFi Closer to Crypto
Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman Brandon Lutnick emphasized the fund’s goal of onboarding cautious institutional investors into the digital asset space. The firm has previously been active in Bitcoin lending, partnering with platforms like Maple and FalconX.