DeFi Technologies' Valour Launches First Hedge Fund as Digital Assets Rise

DeFi Technologies Inc., which operates through its subsidiary Valour, has made significant strides in expanding its business beyond exchange-traded products. On September 21, 2026, Valour launched its first hedge fund, the Smart Crypto Fund SP, marking a new era for the company.

The launch comes at a time when digital assets are experiencing a rise, with Bitcoin trading near an eight-month high. Valour had reported net inflows of $22.8m for the second quarter of 2026 and maintained a liquidity reserve of $119.8m.

Third-party predictions for DeFi Technologies' stock price vary widely, ranging from $0.62 to $1.50 over the next 12 months. Analysts cited by Zacks Investment Research, Finviz, CNN Business, MarketBeat, and Public.com have set average targets of $0.97, $0.98, $1, $1.44, and $1.50 respectively.

The company's recent financial performance has been mixed, with revenue falling to $7.8m in the second quarter compared to $13.1m a year earlier. The operating loss widened to $2.3m from $0.9m during the same period.