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Bitcoin Market Cap to Reach $50 Trillion: Blackrock CEO

Published 10/15/2024, 06:14 AM
Updated 10/15/2024, 09:30 AM
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U.Today - Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), has once again stoked interest in Bitcoin, predicting that its market capitalization may eventually match that of the United States' the housing market, which is now worth more than $50 trillion. Fink, who highlighted Bitcoin as a unique asset class in and of itself, made these audacious predictions during BlackRock's Q3 earnings call.

He has a clear vision: Bitcoin will continue to grow much like gold as a result of more international discussions about its place in institutional portfolios and liquidity. Fink says the emergence of digital assets like Bitcoin makes him think of the early days of the mortgage market, which is currently worth about $11 trillion.

He emphasized that although Bitcoin's growth may begin slowly, similar to the mortgage market, it may eventually see widespread adoption with improved data analytics and transparency. The largest asset manager in the world, BlackRock has already made waves in the cryptocurrency space by demonstrating its dedication to the digital gold by applying for a spot Bitcoin ETF.

This support indicates Fink's faith in Bitcoin's long-term prospects. It is interesting to note that Fink does not believe that regulation or even the White House plays a significant role in determining the success of Bitcoin. Rather, he thinks transparency and liquidity hold the key.

According to his theory, the global acceptance of Bitcoin will grow as long as data-driven transparency rises. Fink's remarks also allude to Ethereum's future by highlighting the blockchain's expanding function and room for growth. The entire cryptocurrency market may experience previously unheard-of growth if greater acceptance is fostered and improved analytics are used.

Despite Fink's optimistic assessment, it is crucial to keep in mind that BlackRock has a stake in the expansion of Bitcoin. Due to BlackRock's substantial Bitcoin holdings, demand may be further stimulated by its ETF. In any event, the CEO's remarks have fueled the flames, leading many to question whether Bitcoin can actually match the $50 trillion of the U.S. housing market going forward.

This article was originally published on U.Today

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