21shares

How are technology and global risks shifting investor expectations? We're excited to be featured in CFA UK's new educational series, The Confidence Dividend. Alongside industry leaders, our research, product, and strategy teams share insights on the integration of digital assets into global financial infrastructure. Check out the series trailer and turn on notifications. The future belongs to those who can see it.

What's all the HYPE? Hyperliquid has fast become one of the most discussed platforms in the crypto space, notably for its 24/7 perp futures trading, as well as for its price discovery opportunities. 21shares’ Eliézer Ndinga, Global Head of Research, and Adrian Fritz, Chief Investment Strategist, discuss their deep insights into the technology that might just be the model for, or perhaps the go-to platform for, the future of finance. Now Live! https://lnkd.in/dddMihSN Digital asset trading is highly risky and suitable only for individuals who can tolerate significant losses. #digitalassets #hyperliquid #futurestrading #ipo Alex Pollak Andrew Wilkinson Zan Crawford

Our State of Crypto 2026: Mid-Year Update is now live. Join our research team as they review their predictions from last December and see where each thesis stands. The broader market environment, current conditions and outlook for the rest of the year will also be covered. Live Q&A with the research team: Stephen Coltman – Head of Macro Adrian Fritz – Chief Investment Strategist Eliézer Ndinga – Global Head of Research 👉 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/gSZxxpK7 Passcode:468556 👉YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/gEaurcyz

Mark your calendars for July 1st. It's now six months into 2026 and we're revisiting the ten crypto market predictions we published in December. Join us for a live discussion of our State of Crypto 2026: Mid-Year Update – a structured review of where each thesis stands, what has played out ahead of schedule, and what remains in motion. Topics: - Progress against our 2026 predictions, prediction markets and the Layer 2 landscape - The broader market environment and current conditions - Our outlook for the second half of 2026 - Live Q&A with the research team Speakers: Stephen Coltman – Head of Macro Adrian Fritz – Chief Investment Strategist Eliézer Ndinga – Global Head of Research When: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 | 4:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM ET Format: Presentation followed by live Q&A 👉 Zoom registration link: https://lnkd.in/gdZ6cWpM 👉YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/gEaurcyz

What does it actually take to stake HYPE at institutional scale? In our latest Off The Block episode, Maximiliaan Michielsen sits down with Krisan Haria, Portfolio Manager at 21shares, and Josh Deems and Lucas Streckenbach from Figment, the second-largest validator on Hyperliquid and the institutional staking infrastructure behind our HYPE ETPs. If the last episode was the human story of Hyperliquid, this one goes under the hood: the architecture, the staking mechanics, and what institutional capital actually needs to engage with this network responsibly! Go ahead and check it out! Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gamFCUJJ Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dSdVpCE2

A few weeks ago, Zurich hosted the second edition of 21connect. Professionals from across the Swiss financial industry came together for a morning of substantive conversation – macro trends, the emerging innovation layer of digital assets, and what a maturing crypto market means for institutional portfolios. Thank you to our speakers: Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA, Thomas Wille, Matthias Ramser, Marc NADAS, Reto Jaeggli, CWMA, and Patrizia Laeri. And to every attendee who joined us for the discussions, the Q&As, and the networking lunch – the quality of interactions made the morning. Milan was the beginning. Zurich continued the conversation. More to come.

Bitcoin's role within an institutional portfolio (Part 6) explores why bitcoin is becoming a strategic reserve asset for the macro era ahead: • Nigeria, Turkey and Argentina rank among bitcoin's biggest users. • US monetary stability broke when the G7 seized Russia's reserves. • Foreign central banks pivoted to gold; bitcoin is next. • Bitcoin's volatility relative to gold has hit historic lows. • Deficit spending and ageing populations point to fiscal stress. Tech adoption, monetary expansion, and sovereign fiscal pressures are the three defining mega trends of this decade. All three strengthen the long-term case for bitcoin. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezQNfkeH

Six months ago, we made 10 bold predictions for the digital asset economy in 2026, built around one central thesis: the market was transitioning from narrative to fundamentals. Now that we're halfway through the year, the reality is highly nuanced. Here's what we called: 1️⃣ Bitcoin's four-year cycle is broken 2️⃣ Global crypto ETPs will surpass $400B 3️⃣ Stablecoin supply will reach $1 trillion 4️⃣ DeFi to reach $300B in total value locked 5️⃣ Digital asset treasuries to exceed $250B, but only a few will survive 6️⃣ Prediction markets to reach $100B in yearly traded volume 7️⃣ The agentic economy comes to life in 2026 8️⃣ Most Ethereum scaling solutions won't survive 2026 9️⃣ Regulated ICOs become a mainstream capital market tool 🔟 Tokenized assets to surpass half a trillion in total value locked Some landed ahead of schedule. Others are lagging. A few we have to be honest about. If you want less noise and more signal on how structural ETF/ETP inflows, stablecoins, and tokenization are actually reshaping the industry – our mid-year report card is live. 📘 Read the free breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eGs5fz2k

Can quantum computers break Bitcoin? In March 2026, Google researchers revealed that the computing power needed to crack Bitcoin's encryption is 20 times lower than the industry previously estimated. Not because someone built a better machine but because researchers uncovered a fundamentally more efficient approach. The 5-to-7-Year Race: Migrating a decentralized network like Bitcoin to post-quantum cryptography is a massive undertaking that could take 5 to 7 years. This is why the preparation window matters infinitely more than the ultimate arrival date of quantum supremacy. To help institutional investors get ahead of this timeline, we’ve published a full briefing on the quantum threat to digital assets together with FalconX. What’s Inside the Briefing: • What’s at Risk: Separating cryptography science from media hype. • Network Standings: Where individual blockchains stand today. • The Allocator Checklist: Hard questions institutional investors should ask now. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eeeEuk2f

The reveal is almost here. 📽️ On 30 June, CFA UK and Content With Purpose will be releasing a documentary exploring what professionalism, trust, and expertise really mean for the future of the investment industry. We're proud to be a part of it. From our President to voices across our product, research and macro teams, each brought a distinct perspective to the conversation. Stay tuned to CFA UK and Content With Purpose so you don't miss the drop.