Why Institutions Buy Volatility: Galaxy’s $100M Crypto Hedge Fund Explained

Galaxy Digital is launching a $100 million crypto hedge fund during one of the most volatile periods in recent market history. In this deep dive, we break down why institutions don’t fear volatility the way retail investors do, how long-short strategies actually work in crypto, and what Galaxy’s fund structure tells us about where professional capital is positioning next.

We explore why this fund is launching now, how it blends crypto assets with traditional equities, and what this move signals about the maturation of the crypto market. This episode isn’t about price predictions — it’s about understanding how institutional money thinks, how it operates during uncertainty, and why volatility is often an opportunity, not a warning sign.