We're just past the half way mark of one of the most geopolitically and politically volatile years for decades - yet key digital assets are continuing to set new highs.
On the face of it, it's a classic set-up for a significant pullback, maybe exacerbated by simmering inflation and questionable growth, combined with rising skepticism on earnings, amid lofty valuations.
Still, considering Bitcoin's historical asymmetric risk-adjusted return profile, the crypto market outlook's almost certainly going to be more nuanced.
That makes the CF Benchmarks Q3 2025 outlook report an essential guide for what to watch in the current quarter, and how to play it.
Join Head of Research, Gabe Selby, CFA, and Research Analyst Mark Pilipczuk, as they talk through their report: 'Alpha in the Aftermath: Moving Beyond the 60/40', on the latest episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets!
A few of the highlights:
For informed insights on these points and more, from institutional practitioners across all asset classes, listen in now!
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The reconstitution and rebalance of the Nasdaq Crypto Index Family will take place on September 2nd, 2025.
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The reconstitution and rebalance of the CF Digital Asset Index Family Multi Asset Series will take place on September 2nd 2025.
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Altcoins led gains with Solana up 12.93% and Ethereum 11.02%. DeFi and Web3 indices outperformed, while large caps rallied. Diversified indices beat free-float peers, showing concentration in top layer-1s. Volatility skew stayed defensive, reflecting caution despite strong price action.
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