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In a sign of the growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, Emirates NBD is reportedly exploring the addition of Bitcoin to its investment portfolio. The development reflects a broader shift in institutional<\/a> strategy, as major financial institutions increasingly recognize BTC\u2019s potential role in portfolio diversification, inflation hedging, and long-term value preservation.<\/p>\n

Why Emirates NBD Is Exploring Bitcoin Integration<\/h2>\n

Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the United Arab Emirates but frequently described as the UAE\u2019s second-largest bank, is actively evaluating<\/a> whether to add Bitcoin to its investment portfolio. Crypto market commentator MartyParty has mentioned<\/a> on X that the news stems directly from comments by Maurice Gravier, the Group Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Emirates NBD, during an appearance on CNBC Squawk Box.<\/p>\n

Gravier\u2019s key points were viewing BTC as digital gold and framing it primarily as a store of value rather than merely an alternative currency. He noted that Bitcoin has matured significantly, citing its proof-of-work security model, limited supply<\/a>, and structurally low inflation rate as attributes that enhance its appeal to institutional investors. Furthermore, Gravier has suggested that BTC\u2019s current valuation appears more attractive compared to six months ago, when the price was considered relatively high.<\/p>\n

According to MartyParty\u2019s summary, the bank has an internet model, and indicates that BTC could reasonably approach the $100,000 range within the next 12 months. However, the projections are still being refined.<\/p>\n

The Emirates NBD\u2019s bank asset management division reportedly oversees approximately $16 billion in assets, and any potential allocation would be limited in size and used for diversification purposes. Nonetheless, with no final decision or execution, it is still under review amid ongoing market volatility<\/a>. This consideration has highlighted a growing institutional interest in BTC across traditional finance in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

How Businesses Are Using BTC Payments At Scale<\/h2>\n

While individuals are focused on Bitcoin dropping to $63,000, with the price down 50% from its high, a major milestone in its underlying network activity last week has largely gone unnoticed. Crypto analyst Fernando Nikoli\u0107 pointed out<\/a> that the Lightning Network surpassed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume for the first time, reaching approximately $1.17 billion across 5.2 million transactions in November.<\/p>\n

The data<\/a> shows that the average transaction size nearly doubled year-over-year from $118 to $223, indicating that this is not just micropayment experimentation. Nikoli\u0107 believes that businesses are using it, and exchanges are moving real money through it. In other words, its actual usage as a payment network<\/a> just hit an all-time high.<\/p>\n

In his view, both realities can coexist and underscore a broader disconnect between market narratives and underlying network fundamentals. Also, Nikoli\u0107 noted that the adoption<\/a> milestone has received relatively little attention because it challenges the dominant bearish storyline surrounding the BTC price action.<\/p>\n

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