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Investors Shift to Risky Tokens Amid Bitcoin Decline

11/10/2025

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Story summary

Market saturation and falling bitcoin prices push entrants into riskier tokens.
By September, over 200 digital asset treasury (DAT) companies had emerged, valued at about $150 billion.
Many DATs turn to volatile assets like BERA and NEAR to boost returns.
Analysts warn that private placements (PIPEs) funding makes these firms vulnerable in downturns.
Retail investors have lost about $17 billion, while DATs hold large portions of major cryptocurrencies.

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Story summary

Market saturation and falling bitcoin prices push entrants into riskier tokens.
By September, over 200 digital asset treasury (DAT) companies had emerged, valued at about $150 billion.
Many DATs turn to volatile assets like BERA and NEAR to boost returns.
Analysts warn that private placements (PIPEs) funding makes these firms vulnerable in downturns.
Retail investors have lost about $17 billion, while DATs hold large portions of major cryptocurrencies.