Hedge Funds That Invested Heavily in US Bitcoin Funds Are the First to Withdraw
Hedge Funds Pull Back from Bitcoin ETFs (Bloomberg) — Hedge funds that played a role in the surge of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Bitcoin are now pulling back quickly. Data from CF Benchmarks, a subsidiary of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, shows that the largest hedge fund investments in Bitcoin ETFs dropped by 28% […]
Pure Hedge – Animals and Crops
On February 17, 2026, the cattle market showed some positive movement. April ’26 Live Cattle climbed 2.17 ½, closing at 242.80. The day’s high reached 244.00, while the one-month high stands at 244.57 ½. The low for today was 242.10, with the one-month low at 232.65. Since mid-January, Live Cattle has gone up by 8.82 […]
Intesa Sanpaolo reveals $100 million in bitcoin ETF investments and hedge strategy.
Intesa Sanpaolo Reveals Significant Bitcoin Holdings Intesa Sanpaolo, a prominent Italian bank, recently reported holding $96 million in Bitcoin ETFs, along with notable options tied to various strategy stocks and a few smaller cryptocurrency investments. In its filing for the quarter ending December 2025, the bank detailed five spot Bitcoin ETF positions. Among these, it […]
Hedge fund manager forecasts Bitcoin reaching $50 million
Bitcoin’s Potential: A Hedge Fund Manager’s Bold Prediction When Bitcoin first emerged in 2009, it was hard to imagine it ever hitting the $100,000 mark. Yet, here it is, trading at around $67,000, having previously reached an impressive high of $124,000 last October. Interestingly, one hedge fund manager believes that even this hefty price tag […]
Introducing Biff Poggi, the 65-year-old hedge fund millionaire stepping in to lead Michigan football following the Sherrone Moore controversy
Michigan State’s Interim Coach Biff Poggi Steps into Spotlight In a surprising turn of events, Sherone Moore was let go, prompting Michigan State to appoint Biff Poggi as the interim football coach. If things don’t go well for her at Michigan, she has a potential successor lined up who brings a wealth of experience—and a […]
Pure Hedge – Cattle and Crops
11/20/25 . If you’re not satisfied with the service you’re getting from your broker, remember, you have choices. Moving your funds or setting up a new account can be straightforward. . I’ll be in Amarillo, Texas from December 1st to the 5th. If you’d like to connect, let me know. . Today saw a decline […]
Hedge fund manager Cliff Asness criticizes Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for a rent freeze in NYC
Asness Critiques Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Proposal Cliff Asness, a prominent hedge fund manager, has expressed serious concerns regarding New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s intention to implement rent freezes. He described the initiative as a potential “water bomb” that could devastate the city’s real estate landscape. In an exclusive interview, the Wall Street billionaire, who, […]
Zcash Rises 63%, Reaching a Three-Year Peak as a Hedge Against Bitcoin
Simply put Privacy Coin Zcash is on the rise after reaching a three-year peak. Prominent figures in the crypto sphere are actively discussing the future of various coins. Since its peak in 2016, Zcash has dropped over 95% in value. In terms of performance, Zcash recently emerged as the leading digital asset, hitting a three-year […]
Top hedge fund DE Shaw lets go of DEI leader following an exposé on progressive HR practices.
De Shaw Fires DEI Chief Amid Concerns Over Company Direction De Shaw, a left-leaning hedge fund, recently parted ways with its chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following the release of a post regarding its human resources policy. Staff members reportedly had concerns that the company might align with President Trump’s vision. Maja Hazel, […]
NYC socialist against billionaires accepts funds from hedge fund heiress
Philanthropist Donates to Super PAC Backing Mamdani The heir to a billionaire hedge fund manager has made a notable contribution to a super PAC supporting socialist candidate Zoran Mamdani, who has publicly questioned the existence of billionaires. This donation is reportedly one of the largest received during this election cycle, amounting to $250,000 from philanthropist […]