Monthly Archives: October 2025
(DEXs) Hit Record $1 Trillion Monthly Volume as Crypto Activity Surges
(HedgeCo.Net) A major infrastructural trend in the crypto space: decentralised exchanges (DEXs) have reportedly surpassed $1 trillion in monthly trading volume, according to recent on-chain data. CryptoSlate Why this matters DEXs represent the “peer-to-peer” or permissionless trading layer of crypto markets; rising […]
Revival in Liquid Alternatives: Fresh Inflows Signal Shift
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-quiet “liquid alternatives” sector—investment vehicles that employ hedge-fund-style strategies but are structured as daily-liquid mutual funds or ETFs—is showing signs of revival this week. According to recent industry data, these strategies pulled in roughly €6.9 billion in net inflows […]
Hedge Fund Assets Reach Record $5 Trillion Amid Strong Inflows
(HedgeCo.NetGlobal The global hedge-fund industry reached a new milestone in the third quarter of 2025, as the total assets under management (AUM) neared $5 trillion, according to data reported by Hedge Fund Research (HFR). Reuters+2IndexBox+2 What’s driving the surge? HFR reported that […]
Broader Crypto Market Enters Correction After Early October Surge
(HedgeCo.Net) After a strong early-October rally, the global crypto market has taken a breather. The total market capitalization reportedly fell below $4 trillion, with nine of the top ten coins posting losses on October 14. The Economic Times The drop followed a record […]
“Liquid Alts” Demand Surges Amid Volatile Markets
(HedgeCo.Net). The liquid alternatives market — broadly defined as mutual?funds or ETFs employing hedge-fund-style strategies but with daily liquidity and lower minimums — is experiencing renewed interest from both institutional and retail investors in 2025. According to industry commentators, the […]
Hedge Funds Pour Back into Hong Kong IPO Market
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds are re-entering the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) market in force. According to the Financial Times, hedge funds accounted for roughly 14% of IPO cornerstone investment in Hong Kong in recent listings — a level just below the […]
Major Firm Launches Long-Term Fund to Navigate Volatility
(HedgeCo.Net) Lone Pine Capital is launching a new concentrated, long-term fund aimed at managing through increased market volatility and offering investors a differentiated option compared to typical multi-strategy vehicles. Financial TimesThe firm’s initiative reflects hedge funds’ broader strategic evolution: shifting away […]
U.S. Regulatory Freeze Adds to Crypto Market Unease
(HedgeCo.Net) The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown is adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to crypto regulation — and that has rippling effects across the market. According to an update, several agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and […]
The Blurring Lines Between Traditional and Alternative Asset Management
(HedgeCo.Net) A compelling trend gaining traction in 2025 is the “great convergence” between traditional asset management and alternative investments. A recent report by McKinsey & Company describes how the boundaries separating public-market funds (stocks, bonds) from alternative strategies (private credit, […]
“Diversification” Gets a Next-Level Upgrade via Alternatives
(HedgeCo.Net) As investment markets become more dynamic and uncertain, the classic 60/40 (stocks/bonds) portfolio is being questioned—and alternatives are stepping into the diversification breach. A recent commentary from UBS states that “building portfolios for opportunity and resilience can be enhanced […]