London-based L&G, which has $1.5 trillion in assets, is evaluating ways to join other big traditional players like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Abrdn that are offering blockchain-based money-market funds and the like.
The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, aims to expand its foray in the digital asset industry following the successful launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. In a new venture, the American asset manager is attempting to push the adoption of its money-market token BUIDL as a collateral asset in the crypto derivative […]
The crypto market is up today, following a bullish performance from US equities markets and increasing traders' demand for crypto investment products.
More than half a billion dollars flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US as the cryptocurrency topped $66,000.
Cointelegraph spoke with Riot Platforms’ Pierre Rochard and Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClaire at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference.
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Hedera, a proof-of-stake platform, wasn’t spared from aggressive bears in early October. After HBAR, its native token, floated higher in September, the rejection of bulls in early October resulted in a double top. Overall, there is optimism that bulls will resume and push prices to new Q4 2024 highs. The pace of this growth will depend on how the market performs and whether fundamental factors around the project will prop up buyers. Will HBAR Rise By At Least 30X? While there are cracks in the HBAR price action, considering the dump from April highs of around $0.18, one analyst on X thinks the token is set for major gains. From his assessment, Hedera can easily score 30X in the coming sessions, mirroring the gains posted by Cardano in the last cycle. Then, ADA soared by over 170X. If HBAR is to follow the same path, the token can easily soar to $6, over 60X from its 2024 highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Non-Realized Profits Hit Negative Levels—What Does This Mean for Investors? Presently, technical candlestick arrangements favor sellers. After the rally to $0.18 in April 2024, HBAR has been falling. To put the numbers into perspective, the token is down 70% but is stable after finding support in August and September. The local resistance is the double top at around September highs. If prices break above this liquidation zone, HBAR bulls could embark on the journey to drive the coin to $0.18. In effect, this will resume the uptrend set in motion in Q1 2024 and early Q2 2024. Hedera Fundamentals Key To Driving Growth There are fundamental factors to consider that may propel HBAR, helping the token shake off weaknesses. Early this month, Canary Capital released the first United States HBAR Trust. Like Grayscale products, including the ETHE and GBTC, the HBAR Trust allows institutional investors to gain exposure to HBAR. Accordingly, this could drive demand, lifting prices. Related Reading: ETH’s Fate Hinges On $2,300: Will Ethereum Soar To $6,000 Or Dive To $1,600? In September, Hedera launched the Asset Tokenization studio. Through this solution, the network would be at the forefront of driving the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) while adhering to existing laws. Already, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, believes tokenization will rapidly grow in the coming years, managing trillions. According to rwa.xyz, over $12.7 billion worth of RWAs has been tokenized. Additionally, there is interest. In the last month alone, the number of RWA holders rose to 68,929, a 4% increase. Most of these assets are tokenized on Ethereum and Stellar. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
A drop in Ethereum network activity and investors' concerns about the global economy continue to weigh on ETH price.
BlackRock’s stance on cryptocurrencies—especially Bitcoin and Ethereum—has lately made headlines. While Ethereum is considered as a “technology bet,” the investment behemoth sees Bitcoin as a “gold alternative.” This point of view captures a major change in the way conventional finance is starting to welcome digital assets. Related Reading: Bittensor (TAO) Soars 130% – What’s Behind The Altcoin’s Recent Surge? The company’s findings show that people are becoming more and more sure that Bitcoin can protect against inflation, just like gold has in the past. BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Rieder, recently said that Bitcoin is appealing to investors who want to protect their wealth in uncertain economic times because there is a limited quantity. Many investors who are growingly concerned about market volatility and inflation will find resonance in this mindset. Bitcoin: The Modern Gold? For those looking for stability in the realm of finance, gold has traditionally been the preferred asset. BlackRock contends, though, that Bitcoin is filling in this function. As the company points out, Bitcoin’s limited supply and spread-out nature could make it a more interesting purchase than gold. Central banks around the world are printing money at rates that have never been seen before. This makes Bitcoin an even better way to save money. “More institutional investors entering the market will only speed up the acceptance of Bitcoin at an incredible rate,” says Rieder. With this new money coming in, demand will grow even faster, making Bitcoin even more of a digital gold standard. Additionally, BlackRock believes that with increased realization of worth and scarcity, the price of the blockchain will keep moving upwards. BlackRock considers Bitcoin a “risk-off” asset like gold. At a recent conference, BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick argued that Bitcoin might hedge against fiat currencies and government trust. Mitchnick said Bitcoin is a safe shelter for investors, especially during economic turmoil. As inflation, monetary devaluation, and banking crises develop, Bitcoin’s potential as a worldwide monetary alternative makes it important for financial security. Ethereum: A Technological Transformation Although Ethereum is seen via another perspective, Bitcoin attracts attention as a store of value. BlackRock sees Ethereum as a platform for innovation as much as a cryptocurrency. With its smart contract capability, developers may create decentralized apps (dApps), therefore transforming many sectors, including gaming and banking. Ethereum has great future potential. Ethereum demand may explode as more companies investigate blockchain technology. The analysts of BlackRock are positive about Ethereum’s future and indicate that its core technology might cause rapid increase in the coming years. Related Reading: Starknet: Long Positions Liquidated Lead To 16% Losses The Future Of Digital Assets With BlackRock continuing to invest in these types of cryptocurrencies, that spells massive influence for the financial market. The general financial market is responding in such a trend, with old-time investors now becoming conscious of the potential attached to such digital assets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton could see tokenized shares of their money-market funds pledged in trading after a major group under the aegis of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved guidelines for their use, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
BlackRock, ARK 21Shares and Fidelity’s Bitcoin products led the way with $499 million, $289.5 million and $206.1 million in inflows, respectively.
BlackRock's latest report shows that bitcoin has a very low correlation to U.S. equities on a trailing 6-month basis.
Bitcoin broke above $65,000 mark during late trading on Sept. 26, with the day bringing over $360 million in inflows to United States-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw the highest daily inflow of any fund this month on Sept. 25, amid a wider five-day inflow streak across all spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe can benefit from incorporating UStb during periods of weak funding conditions, Ethena Labs said.
A decision on Ethereum ETF options has been pushed back to November, four days after Blackrocks’s IBIT options trading was approved.
They could potentially spark an "explosively recursive” price upside for Bitcoin, according to one investment manager.
BlackRock has reinforced the view that Bitcoin may be the future of the financial sector, as the $9 trillion asset management company has selected Bitcoin as a protection against a sudden Federal Reserve dollar crisis. Related Reading: Hong Kong Crypto Growth Tops Eastern Asia – How Did It Outpace The region? BlackRock Turns To Bitcoin […]
Bitcoin must overcome resistance in the $64,000 to $66,000 zone before a new set of growth catalysts initiate the path to six-figure BTC price territory.
Ethereum is firm when writing but continues to underperform versus Bitcoin. Though ETH is floating above $2,400, and may even break above $3,000 in the coming years, the rapid strengthening of the world’s most valuable coin, on the other hand, might push the ETH/BTC ratio to multi-month lows. ETH Struggling Versus Bitcoin, ETH/BTC Ratio Drops […]
The SEC notice seemed to be an industry first after the commission approved the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January.
Easier cross-chain transferability for RWAs is crucial to institutional adoption, executives say.
Larry Fink, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has admitted to being wrong about his previous views on Bitcoin. While reversing his former stance on the pioneer cryptocurrency, the renowned CEO lauded praises for the cryptocurrency, underscoring its incredible growth over the years. BlackRock CEO Confesses Misjudgment […]
As the world’s largest asset manager and issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), BlackRock, solidifies its foothold in the industry, the firm’s Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick, recently made interesting statements on key issues regarding BlackRock’s position and vision of the financial landscape. In a recent interview with Bankless, Mitchnick outlined BlackRock’s strategy for […]
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The crypto market is up today, following a bullish performance from US equities markets and traders’ anticipation of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Rumors alleging Coinbase (COIN) of issuing bitcoin IOUs to BlackRock were quickly shut down by industry experts as well as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Monday.
BlackRock and Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, have consistently stopped disastrous declines in the value of the crypto. Related Reading: Crypto Beef Up 2024 US Elections With $190 Million In Donations This coincides with speculations that BlackRock uses Coinbase’s Bitcoin IOUs to control the market, therefore shorting BTC and perhaps triggering price […]
BlackRock, the prominent American multinational investment management corporation, has once again emphasized the enduring belief surrounding the Bitcoin potential as a strategic asset. In a recent statement, the firm reiterated a school of thought that has been gaining momentum within the financial world for years. According to the investment company, BTC is a good tool for hedging against increasing global disorder, which might arise from growing distrust in governments, banks, and fiat currencies. Reflecting on this perspective, renowned cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe aligns with BlackRock’s outlook, predicting a Bitcoin price as high as $600,000 in the current market cycle. BlackRock’s Involvement With Bitcoin There’s no denying the fact that BlackRock’s decision to foray into Bitcoin in 2023 through applications of Spot Bitcoin ETFs was a turning point for the cryptocurrency. As the biggest asset manager in the world, this move sent ripples throughout the investment community and affirmed Bitcoin’s growing role as a legitimate asset class. Related Reading: XRP Price To Reach $40? Crypto Analyst Says You Should Get In Right Now CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, who was once a proud Bitcoin skeptic, changed his stance and became an advocate of investors adding Bitcoin to their portfolio in order to hedge against inflation. According to him, Bitcoin “is an asset class that protects you.” In a similar statement, Blackrock noted that Bitcoin could be a “hedge against increasing global disorder and declining trust in governments, banks, and fiat currencies.” This comes amidst inflation concerns in economies all around the globe since the beginning of the year. The company’s perspective echoes the sentiments of many investors who believe that as the cracks in conventional financial systems become more apparent, BTC will play a critical role in preserving wealth as its value continues to increase in the future. An example of such investors is Michaël van de Poppe, who is a staunch Bitcoin enthusiast. In reply to a social media post mentioning BlackRock’s comments, van de Poppe noted that Bitcoin’s current valuation is still very low. In terms of a correct valuation, the analyst notes a target between $300,000 and $600,000. Bitcoin currently trades at $57,983, which represents price increases of 417% and 935%, respectively. This explains it all. The current valuation of #Bitcoin is still super low. I wouldn’t be surprised with $300,000-600,000 this cycle. https://t.co/5GUaBPMZ6A — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) September 12, 2024 What’s Next For BTC? Although BTC is up by 3.89% in seven days, it continues to hover beneath $58,000 in what seems like forever. This is because Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recently went on two days of inflows after weeks of consecutive outflows, recently registered another day of outflow. This could suggest a slowdown in a growing bullish sentiment among institutional investors. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Accumulation: Whales Pull Out $4 Million From Exchanges, Can SHIB Recover? From a technical perspective, Bitcoin faces critical resistance at several key price levels. The first significant hurdle for the cryptocurrency would be breaking through the $60,000 mark, and then $62,000 with strong upward momentum. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
US-based spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) saw a net outflow of $43 million on September 11, 2024, following two days of inflows, data from SoSoValue confirms. Ark Invest and Grayscale Lead Bitcoin ETF Outflows According to data from SoSoValue – a crypto ETF data provider – US spot BTC ETF outflows were led by Ark […]