Investment Manager Advocates for Bitcoin Investment Amid Current Market Prices
At the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, Dominic Rizzo, global technology portfolio manager at R. Rowe Price, stated that now is a favorable time for investors to consider exposure to bitcoin.
- Rizzo compared bitcoin's price dynamics to those of traditional commodities.
- He noted that bitcoin has traded close to its average mining cost, suggesting a potential price floor.
- The current average mining cost of bitcoin is approximately $84,770, while the spot price is near $87,000.
Rizzo emphasized the importance of blockchain and digital payments in fintech and AI:
- He highlighted the shift from cash to digital payments as crucial.
- Investors should consider exposure to blockchain through stocks of companies like Coinbase or Robinhood.
- AI-driven crypto mining also presents investment opportunities.