BlackRock Executive Highlights Bitcoin's Growing Appeal as a Hedge

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December 5, 2024 11:28 AM

In Brief:
Bitcoin's surge past $100,000 has been fueled by significant capital inflows, particularly into Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock's IBIT ETF, valued at over $45 billion, added $4.1 billion in the last month alone.
Investors from diverse wealth classes are turning to Bitcoin to hedge against geopolitical risks and inflation.

Bitcoin's meteoric rise past $100,000 is garnering attention from investors across wealth classes. Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s Head of Thematic and Active ETFs, noted a surge in demand for Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF surpassing $45 billion in value since its launch in January. The fund grew by $4.1 billion in the past month alone, underscoring Bitcoin's emerging role as a financial hedge.

Jacobs attributed this growing interest to factors like pro-crypto political victories, Bitcoin's perceived ability to hedge against geopolitical risks, and its utility in combating inflation-induced currency depreciation. He emphasized that ETFs offer a simplified entry point for mainstream investors, likely accelerating cryptocurrency adoption in the near future.

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