Theme 1. Digital Asset Economy
Digital Asset Outlook 2022
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Digital asset as an investable asset class
It has become more acceptable to treat digital assets as an investible asset class with the high return potential. Investors need to be aware of the difference between digital assets and traditional asset classes, the investment risks, diversification benefits and trading instruments when investing in digital assets.
Figure 9. Drivers of expected future return by Asset Class Equities
Bonds
Cryptoassets
Corporate profits
Economic growth
Investor adoption
Economic growth
Interest rates
Millennial wealth
Interest rates
Issuance
Regulatory developments
Productivity
Weakening trust in authorities Institutionalization
Source: CFA Cryptoassets report, BitWise Asset Management
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