BlackRock says 1-2% a ‘reasonable’ Bitcoin portfolio allocation
The recommendation applies to investors who wish to hold Bitcoin, the asset manager said.This post was originally published on this site
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF flips gold fund
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF now holds upward of $33 billion in assets, more than the asset manager’s gold fund.This post was originally published on this site
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF sees $1B volume in first minutes of post-election trading
Some analysts expect Bitcoin’s price to surge following Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 election win.This post was originally published on this site
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment Potential
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes, arguing broader acceptance and liquidity will drive market expansion. With the firm’s bitcoin […]
JPMorgan Analysts Predict Bitcoin Gains in Q4 as ‘Uptober’ Trend Takes Hold
JPMorgan analysts are showing optimism as bitcoin exhibits strong upward trends moving into the fourth quarter. They highlighted October’s historically positive returns for the cryptocurrency and suggested this trend could persist. “We continue to see the crypto ecosystem being incrementally more sensitive to macro factors,” the analysts noted. JPMorgan Sees Bright Prospects for Bitcoin in […]
Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Options Get the SEC Green Light
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing investors with the ability to hedge and manage risk associated with bitcoin exposure. These options will be physically […]
Wealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIO
The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.”This post was originally published on this site
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a former Blackrock executive, highlights Vanguard’s strengths in active fixed income management and commitment to low-cost investments, staying consistent with the firm’s core principles. Vanguard CEO […]