Investors have to be 'careful' not to 'get burned' trading crypto: BlackRock's Mitchnick

Market Volatility & Leverage - The crypto market experienced volatility, particularly in altcoins, highlighting concerns about leverage [1][2] - Offshore futures trading, though representing less than 2% of Bitcoin's total value, accounts for 70% or more of trading volume, contributing to market volatility [3] - Excessive leverage, such as 100x on platforms, can lead to significant liquidations, as seen in the $19 billion liquidation event, harming investors and increasing market volatility [9][10] Bitcoin vs Altcoins - Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a distinct asset class, a "digital gold," separate from other cryptocurrencies that are more akin to technology bets on blockchain innovation [4] - The vast majority of crypto assets, by number, are considered worthless, requiring investors to be cautious, especially when using leverage [5][17] Regulatory Landscape - The GENIUS Act, providing regulatory clarity for stablecoins, is a significant milestone, with potential for broader adoption in cross-border payments and financial market transactions [19] - The CLARITY Act, addressing crypto market structure, is still under legislative consideration, while regulatory agencies are working to establish frameworks for the crypto space [19][20] Digital Asset Treasuries - Interest in the digital asset treasury construct has waned, with multiples to NAV retreating, potentially impacting business models reliant on trading at a premium [14][15]