Why Diversity In Digital Assets Matters
Crossgate Capital is a New Zealand company established in 2019 to provide a simple, trusted way to invest in crypto assets.
As the world gets more digital it seems logical that digital assets will increase in relevance. We have seen this as digital assets have moved well beyond a single idea following what began as Bitcoin but which has now grown into a broad sector of multiple use cases.
For investors, that breadth creates an opportunity because diversity in digital assets is not just a technical detail but a way to participate in a broader set of ideas, rather than relying on a single one.
Scott Lester, Director at Crossgate Capital, says many New Zealanders now recognise names like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but are less familiar with the wide range of other assets in this ecosystem. Some provide payment networks, while others support smart contracts, digital identity, data services or artificial intelligence related projects. Each plays a different role in the broader system.
“Digital assets are not all trying to do the same job,” says Lester. “Bitcoin has a role as a core holding for many investors. Ethereum supports a large number of applications. Beyond that, there are assets that focus on areas such as decentralised finance, entertainment and machine learning. A diverse portfolio can reflect that mix of roles.”
A diverse approach allows investors to take part in several narratives at once. When these sit together in a single portfolio, the result is exposure to a wider cross-section of the digital economy.
Lester says building that kind of portfolio by hand is not simple because it requires investors to assess technology, utility and adoption across many projects, while keeping track of changes over time.
“This is the gap Crossgate Capital was created to fill. The company offers a single entry point into a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of digital assets, with selection and monitoring handled by a specialist team,” he says.
Crossgate Capital is a New Zealand company established in 2019 to provide a simple, trusted way to invest in crypto assets. Investors buy shares in the company, which in turn holds a curated portfolio that includes Bitcoin, Ethereum and other assets chosen for their specific use case. Lester added, “We meet the requirements of all investors, whether your starting small or building a large portfolio. The minimum investment is $100, which means investors have the option of building their position gradually.”
Diversity is built into the structure. Crossgate Capital currently holds fourteen cryptocurrencies across several categories.
“Core positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum sit alongside selected assets that focus on payments, smart contract platforms and newer sectors such as decentralised artificial intelligence. To be considered for inclusion, an asset must meet clear criteria, including a minimum market capitalisation threshold that keeps the focus on more established projects.
“From our perspective, diversity begins with a clear framework,” says Lester. “We ask what problem a network is trying to solve, how widely it is used, and whether it meets other criteria. The portfolio then brings those ideas together so investors can gain exposure across several themes through a single investment.”
That single investment structure also simplifies the practical side.
Crossgate Capital partners with BitGo for institutional-grade custody, holding assets in cold storage. Share registry and investor access are provided through a leading New Zealand registry firm, which gives investors an online portal where they can view the current value of their holding, add to it, or update details, in a way that feels familiar.
“For investors who see potential in the growth of digital assets, diversity offers a way to participate in that growth across a range of projects, not only the largest name. The opportunity to invest goes far beyond Bitcoin. Crossgate Capital’s role is to design and manage that diversity on their behalf, with a clear process, local governance and transparent reporting.
In the same way that investors invest by allocating funds across various companies in established markets, diversifying among multiple digital assets in the crypto space offers a practical strategy to unlock the full potential of this dynamic industry”, says Lester.
