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Grab a coffee and read what experts say about Bitcoin (BTC), which is progressively emerging as a focal point for investors seeking asymmetric opportunities. Amid rising institutional adoption, we see a growing narrative that Bitcoin could offer unparalleled returns relative to the risks involved.
Crypto News of the Day: Bitcoin As The Asymmetric Bet to Redefine Investment Portfolios
Bitcoin has emerged as a focal point for investors seeking asymmetric opportunities. Lawrence Lepard, a prominent figure in the investment community, recently reiterated his stance on the pioneer crypto.
Lepard, famous for his staunch advocacy of sound money principles and author of The Big Print, described Bitcoin as the most asymmetric bet he has encountered in over four decades of investing.
“I’ve long contended that anybody who has zero Bitcoin is really really missing the most asymmetric bet that I have ever seen in forty-plus years of making,” TFTC reported, citing Lepard in an interview with KITCO News.
Lepard’s argument centers on the concept of an asymmetric bet, where the potential reward significantly outweighs the risk. Financial analyses support this perspective and highlight Bitcoin’s ability to diversify portfolios.
This assertion reflects the growing narrative that Bitcoin could offer unparalleled returns relative to the risks involved.
Lepard’s comments come after Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against inflation and economic instability is increasingly recognized. A recent US Crypto News publication cited Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against traditional finance (TradFi) and US treasury risk.
Bitcoin has demonstrated the potential for exponential growth, with early investors witnessing significant returns.
“By 2025, Bitcoin’s price has surged to over $105,000, a 1,400% increase from the $7,000 mark in 2017,” a user on X noted.
Despite its volatility, the pioneer crypto’s capped downside risk, limited to a 100% loss, contrasts sharply with its unlimited upside potential. According to Lepard, this makes it an attractive option for risk-tolerant investors.
“Every commodity in the world, if you increase its price, supply goes up. If gold went to ten thousand tomorrow, we’d mine more gold. If corn went up, if oil went to two, three hundred dollars a barrel, we drill for more oil. You would get a higher price. You would get more. No matter where the price of Bitcoin goes, the issuance schedule is set. There’s not going to be any more,” Lepard added.
Lepard’s endorsement of Bitcoin aligns with broader market trends. Once skeptical, institutional investors are increasingly integrating Bitcoin into their portfolios, driven by its decentralized nature and fixed supply of 21 million coins.
This shift is part of a larger conversation about Bitcoin’s role as a store of value, akin to gold, especially in the face of global economic uncertainties. With this, Lepard says owning a single Bitcoin (1 BTC) will not be easy in a few years.
“Being a wholecoiner is going to be an enormous deal in a few years,” he stated.
Chart of the Day
This chart shows Bitcoin price action since 2022, showing investors have reaped large gains over the years.
Byte-Sized Alpha
Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:
- Crypto inflows surged to $3.3 billion last week amid US economic fears. Moody’s downgrade and rising Treasury yields drive investor demand for crypto as a hedge against US fiscal and monetary risks.
- Binance Square now lets users follow livestreamed strategies and execute spot or futures trades directly within the stream interface.
- Strategy boosts its Bitcoin holdings by 4,020 BTC for $427.1 million, raising its total to 580,250 BTC—2.9% of BTC’s supply.
- James Wynn earned $25 million from Hyperliquid trades, despite $29 million in losses, driving media buzz and mass volume to the platform.
- Ethereum daily smart contract deployments surged in 2025, hitting highs not seen since its 2021 bull run peak above $4,800.
- Economist Henrik Zeberg signals a new long-term inflationary regime, potentially reshaping the global economy and financial markets.
- Pi Network trades at $0.78, still 27% below $1, as weak bullish momentum and Sharpe Ratio at -6% stall further gains.
- Coinbase is facing a class action lawsuit alleging a delay in disclosing a data breach and hiding FCA violations, which impacted investor trust.
Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview
| Company | At the Close of May 23 | Pre-Market Overview |
| Strategy (MSTR) | $369.51 | $366.32 (-7.50%) |
| Coinbase Global (COIN) | $263.16 | $261.54 (-3.23%) |
| Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY.TO) | $31.48 | $30.74 (-2.36%) |
| MARA Holdings (MARA) | $14.74 | $13.88 (-5.82%) |
| Riot Platforms (RIOT) | $8.55 | $8.18 (-4.36%) |
| Core Scientific (CORZ) | $10.68 | $10.53 (-1.39%) |
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