BlackRock Chief Forecasts Bitcoin Value at $700,000
Larry Fink highlights the growing momentum toward institutional adoption of cryptocurrency. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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**Larry Fink says there is momentum towards the institutional adoption of cryptocurrency**
Bitcoin has the potential to reach an extraordinary valuation of $700,000 if institutional investors decide to allocate between 2% and 5% of their portfolios to it, according to Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the largest asset management firm globally.
Recently, the digital currency has experienced a significant increase in value, with a remarkable 121% rise in price throughout 2024, peaking at $108,135 in December. Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Monday, Bitcoin reached a new record of $109,225.
Previously, Trump had expressed intentions to establish the United States as the world's "crypto capital" and to create a national Bitcoin reserve.
At a panel event in Davos on Wednesday, Fink conveyed his strong belief in Bitcoin as an instrumental asset, underscoring its potential role as a financial hedge. "If you’re frightened of the debasement of your currency, or you’re frightened of the economic or political stability of your country, you can have an internationally based instrument called Bitcoin that will overcome those local fears," he stated.
He highlighted the growing momentum towards institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, sharing insights from a recent conversation with a sovereign wealth fund. “I was with a sovereign-wealth fund during this week, and there was a conversation, should we have a 2% allocation? Should we have a 5% allocation? If everybody adopted that conversation, it would be $500,000, $600,000, $700,000 for bitcoin,” Fink argued, clarifying that he was not advocating for the token itself.
Last year, BlackRock introduced Bitcoin Trust and Ethereum Trust, exchange-traded funds that invest directly in the two cryptocurrencies.
Fink's views on digital assets have evolved; in 2018, he indicated to Bloomberg that BlackRock’s clients had no interest in cryptocurrencies.
Launched in 2009, Bitcoin allows users to send and receive money online without the need for traditional banks or government intervention. However, its decentralized nature has also led to misuse by organized crime for activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
Bitcoin's price is influenced by several factors, including supply and demand, availability, competing cryptocurrencies, and investor sentiment.
Despite its growing acceptance for transactions, there are no comprehensive international regulations governing Bitcoin. In 2021, it was adopted as legal tender in El Salvador.
Global governments have expressed concern regarding the rising influence of cryptocurrencies, cautioning about the risks associated with investing in such volatile assets.
In an opinion piece by financial analyst Susie Violet Ward published in Forbes on Monday, she suggested that Bitcoin’s move towards institutionalization could undermine its foundational principles as "freedom money," warning that regulatory and economic control might erode its inherent decentralization.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
Bitcoin has the potential to reach an extraordinary valuation of $700,000 if institutional investors decide to allocate between 2% and 5% of their portfolios to it, according to Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the largest asset management firm globally.
Recently, the digital currency has experienced a significant increase in value, with a remarkable 121% rise in price throughout 2024, peaking at $108,135 in December. Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Monday, Bitcoin reached a new record of $109,225.
Previously, Trump had expressed intentions to establish the United States as the world's "crypto capital" and to create a national Bitcoin reserve.
At a panel event in Davos on Wednesday, Fink conveyed his strong belief in Bitcoin as an instrumental asset, underscoring its potential role as a financial hedge. "If you’re frightened of the debasement of your currency, or you’re frightened of the economic or political stability of your country, you can have an internationally based instrument called Bitcoin that will overcome those local fears," he stated.
He highlighted the growing momentum towards institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, sharing insights from a recent conversation with a sovereign wealth fund. “I was with a sovereign-wealth fund during this week, and there was a conversation, should we have a 2% allocation? Should we have a 5% allocation? If everybody adopted that conversation, it would be $500,000, $600,000, $700,000 for bitcoin,” Fink argued, clarifying that he was not advocating for the token itself.
Last year, BlackRock introduced Bitcoin Trust and Ethereum Trust, exchange-traded funds that invest directly in the two cryptocurrencies.
Fink's views on digital assets have evolved; in 2018, he indicated to Bloomberg that BlackRock’s clients had no interest in cryptocurrencies.
Launched in 2009, Bitcoin allows users to send and receive money online without the need for traditional banks or government intervention. However, its decentralized nature has also led to misuse by organized crime for activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
Bitcoin's price is influenced by several factors, including supply and demand, availability, competing cryptocurrencies, and investor sentiment.
Despite its growing acceptance for transactions, there are no comprehensive international regulations governing Bitcoin. In 2021, it was adopted as legal tender in El Salvador.
Global governments have expressed concern regarding the rising influence of cryptocurrencies, cautioning about the risks associated with investing in such volatile assets.
In an opinion piece by financial analyst Susie Violet Ward published in Forbes on Monday, she suggested that Bitcoin’s move towards institutionalization could undermine its foundational principles as "freedom money," warning that regulatory and economic control might erode its inherent decentralization.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
