SkyBridge Capital’s Crypto-Heavy Fund Posts Second Consecutive Quarterly Loss

SkyBridge Capital’s Opportunity Fund posted a 12.9% loss in Q1 2026, its second consecutive quarterly decline after an 18% drop in Q4 2025 that left the fund with a -12% full-year return for 2025. The losses are attributed to a concentrated crypto allocation—about 64% of assets—leaving the fund exposed to prolonged cryptocurrency price weakness and regulatory headwinds. The result highlights the volatility and tail risk for funds heavily weighted in major tokens such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, and may prompt more cautious crypto allocations by other asset managers. For investors, the episode underscores the need for diversification and reinforces concerns about crypto’s suitability as a large institutional allocation while regulatory scrutiny continues to pressure prices.