Market Sentiment and Macroeconomic Factors - The crypto market is likely approaching a bottom, with value emerging and stabilization observed in market drivers [1] - Macroeconomic shifts, particularly changes in US policy outlook and concerns about the labor and credit markets, have weighed on crypto [2][3] - A "jittery" crypto market exists due to concerns around a perceived 4-year cycle, though this perception may be misguided [4][5] - Crypto is no longer an isolated ecosystem; it's a $4 trillion mid-size alternatives asset class correlated to the broader economy [8] Institutional Investment and Market Structure - Misperception exists that digital asset treasuries are selling off crypto due to price drops; however, there has been virtually no selling by these vehicles [12] - Progress on market structure legislation in the US Senate is a potential positive catalyst for driving institutional investment [14][15] - Investors should focus on ETF flows as a barometer for shorter-term market sentiment; stabilization in these flows could confirm a bottom [16][17] Portfolio Diversification - Crypto, like other commodity markets, exhibits some beta to broader equity market moves and Fed policy, but also marches to its own drummer, offering diversification benefits [9] - Incorporating crypto into a diversified portfolio is still seen as beneficial for the longer term, despite recent market moves [10]