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Huge demand for bitcoin-ETF from BlackRock clients

Huge demand for bitcoin-ETF from BlackRock clients

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by Elena Ryabokon

a year ago


BlackRock's move into the bitcoin-ETF world was dictated solely by the needs of their clients. Robert Mitchnik, the company's head of digital assets, revealed this at the Bitcoin2024 event in Nashville. In a conversation with Bloomberg's James Seyffarth, he noted that bitcoin-ETFs are in the early stages of development, but the demand from clients is already huge.
Interestingly, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who was once a harsh critic of cryptocurrencies, has dramatically changed his mind. As reported in Cryptopolitan, Larry now calls bitcoin “digital gold” and considers it a great asset for countries experiencing economic difficulties. According to Robert, Larry's new vision was formed through deep study of the topic of cryptocurrencies.
Larry's financial and geopolitical experience played a role, but the key factor was increased client interest and a robust institutional infrastructure around cryptocurrencies. James Seyffarth highlighted the success of bitcoin-ETFs, emphasizing that some have been some of the most successful launches in history. For example, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has already generated significant revenue for BlackRock, becoming the firm's second most successful product after the S & P 500 ETF.Robert explained that individual investors have been quick to get on board with the bitcoin-ETF, while investment advisors and institutional investors are still taking a closer look at the instrument. Major firms such as Morgan Stanley, UBS and Merrill Lynch have not yet fully embraced the bitcoin-ETF. However, Robert believes this will change soon and expects a faster adoption this year. He noted that BlackRock's registered independent advisors are starting to allocate about 2-3% of their funds to bitcoin-ETFs, showing cautious but growing interest.
Robert emphasized that bitcoin remains the leader, with some interest in Ethereum, but a massive proliferation of cryptocurrency ETFs outside of these two assets is not expected anytime soon. Even in the absence of complete regulatory clarity, bitcoin and Ethereum have already established a strong place in the financial system.
Thus, BlackRock's strategic move into bitcoin-ETFs reflects a deep understanding of the market and a willingness to meet the needs of its clients. The growing interest in these products, supported by successful launches and changing opinions of influential figures such as Larry Fink, points to a bright future for cryptocurrency ETFs. BlackRock continues to adapt to changing market conditions by providing its clients with innovative and reliable financial instruments.

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