Breaking crypto: Bitcoin’s rise, risks and rewards – live expert insights

With bitcoin shattering previous highs and global projections pointing to US$200,000 within the year, Australia’s financial professionals are asking: What’s next? Don’t miss our free, live webcast as we unpack the road ahead.

Improving market sentiment, coupled with political engagement around digital assets, could see bitcoin reach US$200,000 by the end of 2025, analysts have projected.

The cryptocurrency continues to set new records as investors remain bullish on its growth. In May, bitcoin once again entered six-figure territory, surging past US$100,000 to trade at record highs.

As institutional capital flows in and spot ETFs attract billions, investment advisers and fund managers are being forced to confront the role crypto could play in diversified portfolios, long-term strategies, and client expectations.

In this timely webcast, InvestorDaily brings together three of Australia’s leading crypto and market analysts to unpack how bitcoin’s maturation is opening the door to serious institutional integration, portfolio diversification, and new client conversations.

Topics to be covered:

  • What’s fuelling bitcoin’s bull run – from ETF inflows to inflation hedging and fiat concerns
  • Is bitcoin now a core asset? Integrating digital assets into traditional portfolios
  • The evolution of the crypto investor – from retail traders to institutional allocators
  • The role of spot ETFs in legitimising crypto exposure
  • Common misconceptions holding advisers back
  • Regulatory clarity: How new rules are shaping adviser and investor confidence
  • Why bitcoin is turning up on corporate balance sheets – and what this signals

Register for the webcast today and prepare for an insightful and informative livestream designed to equip financial professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving crypto landscape.

Date & Duration

June 24, 2025 10:00 am
60 minutes

Partners

Moderators

  • Keith Ford

    Keith Ford

    Deputy Editor, InvestorDaily

Panelists

  • Ryan McMillin

    Ryan McMillin

    Chief Investment Officer, Merkle Tree Capital

  • Jess Renden

    Jess Renden

    CEO, Cointree

  • Pav Hundal

    Pav Hundal

    Lead Market Analyst, Swyftx

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