Scaramucci: Bitcoin Needs US Regulatory Clarity for Major SWF Investment
SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci believes significant Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) investment in Bitcoin hinges on clearer US regulations. While acknowledging marginal SWF purchases, Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, emphasized the need for regulatory greenlighting on a recent podcast appearance with Anthony Pompliano.
US Legislation: The Key to Unlocking SWF Bitcoin Investment
On May 8th, Scaramucci stated that widespread SWF adoption won’t occur until the US passes supportive crypto legislation. He reiterated his previous February prediction to the Financial Times, anticipating US crypto legislation by November.
SWFs, government-owned investment vehicles managing national savings, represent a massive potential source of Bitcoin investment. Norway’s SWF, boasting approximately $1.73 trillion in assets, leads the global pack, followed by China’s $1.33 trillion fund. Bitcoin’s current market cap sits at approximately $2.05 trillion.
Scaramucci anticipates a surge in SWF Bitcoin investment following stablecoin regulation, clearer guidelines for Bitcoin custody by traditional banks, and progress in tokenizing stocks and bonds.
He projects substantial investments, potentially reaching billions of dollars per fund, once these regulatory milestones are achieved. This massive influx, he suggests, could significantly drive Bitcoin prices upwards; a potential million-dollar Bitcoin is conceivable when SWFs view Bitcoin as core financial infrastructure.
This aligns with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood’s assessment of increased likelihood of Bitcoin hitting seven figures by 2030, due to growing institutionalization.
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