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  • February 2025 Monthly Market Performance

    February: -10.7%CCi30: -26.9%12 Months: -4.0%Since Inception:   +162.2% Market UpdateFebruary was a very volatile and difficult month with the CCi30 index falling -27% and BTC down -18%. The Portal Digital Fund ended February down -10.7%, and the Radiance Multi-Strategy Fund finished down -28.1% mark-to-market. Notwithstanding the market conditions, Radiance generated +3.7% more BTC in February to add to the +6.5% generated in […]

  • January 2025 Monthly Market Performance

    January: +1.5%CCi30: +5.7%12 Months: +27.3%Since Inception:  +195.1% Market UpdateBitcoin (BTC) traded within a range of $92,000–$108,000 in January, maintaining strong momentum despite volatility from trade war concerns. Institutional investor participation has grown, increasing BTC’s liquidity and adoption.. BTC gained +9.2%, outperforming the broader crypto market (CCI30 Index: +5.7%). The Radiance Multi-Strategy Fund led with a +13.7% return, while the Portal Digital Fund posted a +1.5% gain. *Past performance is […]

  • January 2025 Market Commentary

    MARKET INTELLIGENCE  Market Performance: Mark O Witten, CFA Institutional Adoption and Investment Trends: Altcoin Season:  Faulted or Finished  Conclusion: VOLATILITY, REGULATORY SHIFTS & INNOVATIONS PROPEL STRATEGIC ADJUSTMENTS Market Overview: Greg Galton, Analyst Adviser Outlook Trump Executive Order (Jan 23, 2025) SEC to Roll Out Crypto Reforms MicroStrategy Acquires More Bitcoin Download Full Commentary

  • February 2025 Market Commentary

    MARKET INTELLIGENCE  Market Performance: Mark O Witten, CFA *Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Specific risks may impact on the possibility of such a return in future. Investment Strategy Pivot Growing BTC Adoption & Institutional Investment HedgeNews Africa 2025 Symposium: Conclusion VOLATILITY, REGULATORY SHIFTS & INNOVATIONS PROPEL STRATEGIC ADJUSTMENTS Market Overview: Greg Galton, Analyst Adviser […]

  • December 2024 Monthly Performance

    DECEMBER 2024 PERFORMANCE DECEMBER: -3.5% CCi30: -9.6% 12 Months: +24.6% SINCE INCEPTION: +190.8% Market Update December was a very volatile month in the Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset (“Crypto Assets”) markets. Bitcoin held its position above the $100,000 mark throughout December and indeed briefly made a new all-time high of $108,000. However, this was reversed following […]

  • December Crypto Review: Volatility Amid Regulatory Shifts and Strategic Developments 

    This month, we cover the significant volatility in the market, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of $108,000 before retracing back to November lows. We also discuss upcoming regulatory shifts, including the eagerly anticipated appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair and the proposed U.S. Treasury Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, which are poised to reshape the investment landscape. Join us as we […]

  • End of the Year Webinar – Portal Asset Management 2024 End of Year Review

    Join CIO, Mark Witten for an in-depth presentation on the current state of cryptocurrency and digital asset markets. We provide a comprehensive operational update for our two hedge funds, Portal Digital Fund and Radiance Multi-Strategy Fund. Learn about our recent achievements, including multiple performance awards and our strategic shifts in asset allocation. We also discuss […]

  • October 2024 Montly Performance

    OCTOBER: +0.7% CCi30: +1.0% 12 Months: +47.4% SINCE INCEPTION:  +154.9% Market Update October was a relatively quiet and uneventful month as markets paused for direction ahead of the US election. Crypto Assets markets were generally unsettled, with several rallies and corrections. The market, as represented by the CCi30 Index, was up +1%, whilst BTC was up 7.4%. An initial […]

  • NOVEMBER 2024 MONTHLY PERFORMANCE

    NOVEMBER: +18.3% CCi30: +68.9% 12 Months: +56.1% SINCE INCEPTION:  +154.9% Market Update November was the turning point we have been waiting for since the start of the last crypto winter in 2022, almost three years ago. Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset (“Crypto Assets”) markets caught fire after the Trump re-election and the market as represented by the CCI30 Index was […]

  • Portal Market Commentary  –  October 2024

    The US Election is THE Catalyst for Cryptocurrencys Adoption! Donald J. Trump is the 47th president of the United States and his comeback victory signals a positive and significant shift in US policy across all fronts. The most constructive effects of this will be in the reduction of geopolitical risk as wars are wound down […]