Bitcoin's recent rally has attracted conservative investors with many pension funds showing increased interest in crypto.

During a great year for cryptocurrencies, hedge funds focused on digital assets unsurprisingly did very well, too. It’s just that many didn’t do as well as the industry’s most famous token: Bitcoin.

Most pension funds have turned to the regulated US exchange-traded funds approved last year, which invest directly in crypto on investors’ behalf.

Crypto hedge funds had a strong year in 2024, gaining from their exposure to digital assets. However, Bitcoin’s rise to over $100,000 outpaced most crypto

Several crypto hedge funds saw positive returns last year, but none could match Bitcoin's remarkable performance, which surged 120% to surpass $100,000 for the first time.