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 […]

Mutual Fund to ETF Conversions Signal Mainstreaming of Liquid Alts

(HedgeCo.Net) Another noteworthy theme to watch this week: major asset managers are converting existing mutual funds in the liquid-alternative space into the ETF wrapper. For example, SEI Investments announced the conversion of its multi-strategy liquid alts mutual fund into an […]

Rising Macro Risks Drive Alternative Strategy Appeal

(HedgeCo.Net) With markets facing a range of headwinds—including elevated inflation, high interest rates, stretched valuations and unsure growth—the appeal of liquid alternative strategies is getting renewed attention. As noted by Manulife Investment Management in an October 3 commentary: rising government […]

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 […]