In a video briefing on February 7, 2026, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood emphasized Bitcoin's multifaceted role as a global rules-based monetary system, a technology layer for AI-driven commerce, and a distinct asset class. Wood identified Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana as the "Big Three" cryptocurrencies, offering crucial certainty in the digital asset space. She highlighted Bitcoin's low correlation of 0.14, underscoring its importance as an anchor in institutional portfolios to enhance risk-adjusted returns.