Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?
Allayannis, George...
Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, Aaron
F-1819 | Published December 8, 2017 | 18 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
Product Details
The case describes a hypothetical hedge fund manager who is examining whether to invest in bitcoin. The case discusses potential risks and rewards of investing in bitcoin, the role of bitcoin and digital currencies more broadly, and financial innovation in the space, such as ICOs. It can be taught as part of a second-year MBA elective course in investments, financial institutions/capital markets, or fintech.
To discuss the investment case behind bitcoin - its potential risks and rewards; to discuss the role of bitcoin and digital currencies more broadly; and to discuss the rapid innovation surrounding bitcoin (e.g., "initial coin offerings - ICOs"; bitcoin futures).
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