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Key Takeaways: Blockstream introduces three Bitcoin funds for institutions Two of these funds will be dedicated to Bitcoin lending, addressing market demand. It is a sign of renewed confidence in the crypto lending space after recent setbacks. Bitcoin development firm Blockstream has made a multi-billion dollar investment which will power the introduction of three new investment funds. Two of these funds will be focused on lending Bitcoin, and this move is considered to be a game-changing opportunity for both institutional investors and the Bitcoin space at large. We will explore what all this means for the future of Bitcoin finance. Analyzing Blockstream’s New Bitcoin Investment Funds Blockstream’s asset management venture with these funds will be officially launched on April 1st with the first fund receiving external capital on July 1st. This well-planned rollout to the market shows a strategic product release. Here’s a rundown of the three funds: Bitcoin-Backed Loan Fund: This fund will provide loans collateralized by Bitcoin. This is important because this gives Bitcoin holders the ability to provide liquidity without selling their precious Bitcoin holdings. USD-Collateralized Borrowing Fund: This fund will allow investors to take out loans in crypto while using U.S. dollars as collateral, providing increased flexibility and capital efficiency. Hedge Fund: This will use multiple hedge fund strategies for risk-adjusted returns in Bitcoin. The idea is to offer complex investment vehicles, similar to what you find in traditional finance, but in the Bitcoin universe. These funds are more than just investment vehicles. They are designed to drive the development of a truly sophisticated and maturing Bitcoin financial ecosystem. Let’s say, for example, a Bitcoin miner. Rather than selling some of their Bitcoin reserves to fund the expansion, they could borrow capital from the Bitcoin-backed loan fund, keep their Bitcoin reserves, and continue participating in the…

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Filed under: News - @ April 11, 2025 10:17 pm