ARK Invest researcher cites institutional adoption, RWA tokenization as next BTC catalysts

Lorenzo Valente, head of digital asset research at crypto investment firm ARK Invest, said institutional adoption, broader tokenization of real-world assets, and stronger regulatory frameworks could act as catalysts for the next four-year Bitcoin bull cycle. Speaking at the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona on Sept. 30, Valente said it was difficult to pinpoint the exact catalysts for Bitcoin and the broader virtual asset market, but investors appear to be treating November as a turning point in the cycle and preparing accordingly. Valente added that more fund managers, banks, and brokers need to enter the market for the crypto industry to grow, and said RWA, tokenization, and vaults could be the next major sources of products, services, or cash flow.