Abstract
This paper investigates the connectedness among eighteen cryptocurrency assets including NFT, DeFi, gold-backed cryptocurrencies, and traditional cryptocurrencies. We also compute the Optimal hedge ratio for each pair of (gold-backed) cryptocurrency-NFT/DeFi and assess their hedge effectiveness. To this end, we use a combination of econometric methods. Our sample period goes from 01/11/2021 to 21/02/2023, making the empirical analysis insightful and interesting as it includes the Covid-19 health crisis and the Russia–Ukraine war. Our empirical findings highlight the dissimilarities between different cryptocurrencies in terms of connectedness with NFT/DeFi assets. They also reflect the diversification benefits generated by the inclusion of gold-backed cryptocurrencies into NFT/DeFi portfolios, in particular in times of unprecedented events. These findings could be useful for crypto-investors who search to diversify their portfolios.
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