VanEck Analyst Urges Bitcoin-Holding Firms to Protect Shareholder Value

June 16, 2025 – New York — A senior analyst at investment firm VanEck has called on publicly traded companies with significant Bitcoin holdings to implement stronger strategies to safeguard shareholder value amid growing market volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, emphasized the need for corporate transparency and risk mitigation when managing crypto reserves. "Bitcoin is a long-term strategic asset, but it comes with short-term risks that can impact equity valuations," Sigel said in a statement shared during a recent investor webcast.

Companies like MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Block Inc. have amassed large Bitcoin positions on their balance sheets, tying shareholder interests closely to the cryptocurrency’s performance. The VanEck analyst warned that without clear governance policies—such as reserve hedging, transparency in custody, and contingency planning—firms risk exposing their investors to unnecessary volatility.

Sigel also urged boards and CFOs to disclose more detailed frameworks on how they manage crypto assets. "We’re not saying don’t hold Bitcoin. We’re saying do it responsibly, with your fiduciary duty top of mind," he added.

The comments come at a time when Bitcoin is trading above $106,000, and institutional adoption continues to grow. VanEck itself has launched several digital asset investment products, including spot Bitcoin ETFs, further underscoring the firm’s interest in sustainable crypto strategies.

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