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How Bitcoin Benefits From Global Stresses – CoinDesk

Jennifer Murphy

Deficits – Inflation – War – Bank Failures – Cyber Attacks – De-dollarization.

These risks loom large as they threaten stock and bond returns for investors. Historically, U.S. Treasuries have been a “safe haven,” providing some protection from crises, but from 2021 – 2023, Treasuries delivered -10%, their worst 3-year performance since at least the 1980s. Similarly, the 60/40 diversified portfolio suffered its worst performance period in 14 years with a return of -16% in 2022.

What if you could add a portfolio asset that may benefit from global stresses? That is improved by uncertainty and volatility?

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How Bitcoin Benefits From Global Stresses – CoinDesk

Jennifer Murphy

About the Author: Jennifer Murphy

Jennifer Murphy brings over 30 years of experience in asset management including a practical focus over the past 5 years on the enormous potential for blockchain and digital assets. As part of her prior role as Chief Operating Officer of Western Asset Management, a global investment firm with $475+ Billion in AUM, Ms. Murphy sponsored the firm’s research and development of blockchain-based applications and other innovation initiatives, such as the Western team’s purchase of the first fixed income security issued on blockchain infrastructure in 2018.Before Western, Jennifer worked at Legg Mason as Chief Administrative Officer and as President and CEO of Legg Mason Capital Management, the investment firm founded by legendary investor Bill Miller. Jennifer began her career as a securities analyst and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). She has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics from Brown University. She serves on Brown’s Presidential Advisory Council on Economics.

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