With cryptocurrency prices remaining extremely volatile even as interest in cryptos from credible investors has been rising, and legacy financial institutions—including ourselves—have been launching new crypto products and services, crypto is undoubtedly Top of Mind. Amid the recent volatility, we ask experts whether cryptos can and should be considered an institutional asset class, including Galaxy’s Michael Novogratz (Yes; the mere fact that a critical mass of credible investors is engaging with cryptos has cemented this), NYU’s Nouriel Roubini (No; cryptos have no income, utility or relationship with economic fundamentals), Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein (Yes; their strong rebound in 2020 reassured investors about their resiliency as an asset class), and GS’s own Mathew McDermott (clients increasingly say “yes”). And GS research analysts also weigh in. We then speak to former SEC advisor Alan Cohen, Trail of Bits’ Dan Guido, and Chainalysis’ Michael Gronager to explore the regulatory, echnological, and security obstacles to further institutional adoption.