High-net-worth investment network TIGER 21 has allocated $6 billion worth of cryptocurrency within its $200 billion portfolio, reflecting growing institutional interest in digital assets.
Michael Sonnenfeldt, TIGER 21’s founder and chairman, revealed the firm’s crypto exposure in a 5 February 2025 interview with CNBC, stating that digital assets now account for 1% to 3% of the network’s total holdings.
“The areas of digital currencies remain really exciting,” Sonnenfeldt said when asked about investment trends among TIGER 21 members. “We have some members that are all in.”
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Bitcoin Emerges As A Safe Haven In Economically Unstable Regions
Sonnenfeldt emphasized that Bitcoin has become a key store of value, particularly in economically unstable regions like Argentina and Lebanon, where traditional financial systems remain volatile. He likened Bitcoin’s role to that of gold, calling both assets an “instability hedge.”
“Gold is for traditionalists, Bitcoin is a bit new age, but they often play the same role. They are perceived as storehouses of value that are not subject to government fiat,” Sonnenfeldt explained.
TIGER 21 operates on an invitation-only model, requiring members to have at least $20 million in investable assets. Since its founding in 1999, the network has expanded to 53 cities worldwide and now has over 1,600 members, according to Sonnenfeldt.
The firm’s $6 billion crypto allocation underscores a broader trend of institutional adoption of digital assets, particularly as U.S. regulatory clarity improves. Major firms and investors are increasingly diversifying into crypto amid evolving market conditions.
Sonnenfeldt noted that 80% of TIGER 21’s portfolio is in public and private real estate, private equity, and other long-term investments, while its cash reserves have dropped below 10% for the first time in 17 years.
The ultra rich are bullish on Bitcoin!
Michael Sonnenfeldt the founder of $200bn TIGER 21 says that they have "about $6 billion in assets in digital currencies".
The reason: Global instability pic.twitter.com/CIOpIEmhSl
— Nic (@nicrypto) February 6, 2025
While he did not disclose specific cryptocurrencies held in TIGER 21’s portfolio, the network’s investment move aligns with a wider shift toward digital assets among high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
The crypto market cap currently sits at $3.3 trillion, recovering from a recent sell-off that wiped out $400 billion in just 24 hours on 2 February 2025 and 3 February 2025. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dominance has fallen to 61.42%, down from a four-year high of nearly 63% on Feb. 3, according to TradingView data.
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VanEck: US Could Slash National Debt By 35% With 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve
The US could potentially reduce its national debt by 35% within 24 years by establishing a reserve of 1 million Bitcoin, according to a report by asset management firm VanEck. The projection aligns with a proposal introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis.
VanEck’s analysis assumes Bitcoin will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%, reaching $42.3 million per BTC by 2049. During the same period, the U.S. national debt is expected to increase at a 5% CAGR, ballooning from $37 trillion in 2025 to $119.3 trillion.
By 2049, a Bitcoin reserve could offset approximately $42 trillion in national liabilities, according to the report authored by VanEck’s head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel, and investment analyst Nathan Frankovitz.
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