The Fidelity Digital Assets 2021 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Study covered a unique year – investors were confronted with a tumultuous election cycle in the U.S., Brexit coming into effect in Europe, and of course, a global pandemic. From a broader capital markets perspective, the pandemic boosted some industries and hurt others. With much of the workforce remote, tech stocks soared to new all-time highs. Other sectors, such as travel and hospitality, experienced significant challenges because of stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates.