'Bitcoin Is A Legitimate Financial Instrument,' Says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has acknowledged Bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument, reversing his previous skepticism. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by market cap, and the firm's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity fund has surpassed $500 million in market value. Fink's endorsement is significant given BlackRock's $10.6 trillion in assets.
July 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's endorsement of Bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument is a significant shift. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) becoming the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by market cap reinforces this view.
Larry Fink's endorsement of Bitcoin and the success of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) are likely to positively impact BlackRock's stock price. This move aligns BlackRock with the growing acceptance of Bitcoin in institutional finance.
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by market cap, reflecting growing institutional acceptance of Bitcoin.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) becoming the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by market cap indicates strong institutional demand for Bitcoin, which is likely to drive further inflows and positively impact the ETF's performance.
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