BlackRock, the world's leading asset manager, continues to adapt to the cryptocurrency market conditions, considering the opportunity to tokenize its ETFs and increasing assets in its tokenized BUIDL fund.
The Growing Popularity of ETFs and Bitcoin
Tokenized funds and ETFs have become a real hit on Wall Street. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has attracted $6.9 billion in investments in 2025. The company's founder, Larry Fink, emphasizes that future financial assets will be tokenized.
Tokenization vs. Stablecoins
Tokenization of assets is viewed as a response to the growing popularity of stablecoins, which pose challenges to the traditional financial sector. JPMorgan strategist Teresa Ho noted that tokenization allows for depositing assets without losing interest, showcasing their versatility.
Analyst Skepticism About Tokenization
Despite the optimism, some analysts, such as Eric Balchunas, express doubts about the real value of tokenization for traditional investors. He believes that while tokenization may make processes more efficient, it is unlikely to change investor preferences.
Nevertheless, interest in tokenization is growing, and BlackRock continues to explore the possibilities of this new market. The question remains whether tokenization can truly become a revolutionary process in the financial world.
