The Investor Perspectives

Pantera General Partner Franklin Bi led a conversation with senior leaders from Bitwise, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton on how major institutions are integrating digital assets into their strategies. The panel explored how regulatory clarity and political tailwinds have shifted crypto from a niche exposure to a core portfolio consideration, as financial advisors and asset managers move to onboard the next wave of investors. 

Matt Hougan reflected on the parallels between ETFs and crypto adoption, noting how every major financial innovation – from index funds to online brokerages – was first met with skepticism before becoming mainstream. Cynthia Lo Bessette and Mike Reed shared how Fidelity and Franklin Templeton are tokenizing money market funds and exploring blockchain-based infrastructure, demonstrating how legacy firms are modernizing traditional finance from within.