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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?

George (Yiorgos) Allayannis (Professor of Business Administration)
Paul Tudor Jones II (Professor of Business Administration)
Aaron Fernstrom (Associate Director of the Mayo Center for Asset Management)

Publication date: 24 April 2024

Abstract

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.

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Allayannis, G.(Y)., Jones, P.T. and Fernstrom, A. (2024), "Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?", . https://doi.org/10.1108/case.darden.2024.001819

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University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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