Forget gold bars, Bitcoin is the new hedge fund darling. Asset managers are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a shield against market volatility, according to a recent report by crypto firm QCP Capital.

The demand for Bitcoin isn't just a hunch. QCP points to a surge in requests for "structured products" like Accumulators and FCNs – fancy financial tools that let investors play the Bitcoin game with a bit more structure. Even traditional banks are surprised by the client interest in Bitcoin-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

This newfound love affair with Bitcoin isn't just about chasing sky-high returns. In a world where markets can turn on a dime, Bitcoin's independence from traditional assets makes it a potential life raft during financial storms.

QCP even predicts Bitcoin could smash its all-time high and reach the coveted $100,000 mark, fueled by this institutional embrace and a broader shift away from risk-averse investing.

Here's where things get interesting: QCP offers two ways to potentially ride this Bitcoin wave. The first involves a strategy called "BTC Spot-Forward Basis," which capitalizes on the current market conditions. The second involves using Accumulators, those investment tools mentioned earlier, to snag Bitcoin at a discount before the big institutions jump in.

With Bitcoin currently hovering near its all-time high, the future looks bright for the leading cryptocurrency. And with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) launching Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs in May, the spotlight is only going to get brighter.

It's important to remember that these ETNs won't be for everyone. Regulations restrict them to "professional investors" only, meaning everyday folks will have to wait a bit longer to join the Bitcoin party on the LSE.