BlackRock, the leading American asset management firm, has shared its views on Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF). As the asset manager with the most successful ETF products, this meeting sought to leverage its expert insights in the sector.
A Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, shared details of BlackRock’s paper in a post on X. In the document released, the asset manager described Bitcoin as a “unique diversifier.” This references the distinctive feature of Bitcoin when compared to other traditional asset classes.
BlackRock’s Insight into Bitcoin
Notably, BlackRock emphasized that despite reservations held by some that Bitcoin is a “risky asset” class, it has outperformed all other major assets. Specifically, in seven out of the last ten years, Bitcoin outperformed others in the broader financial market.
The asset manager maintains that this trend places Bitcoin in an exceptional position relative to other assets to offer protection against financial risks. These risks include fiscal, monetary, and geopolitical instabilities, such as the effects of war.
According to BlackRock, Bitcoin could safeguard investments from the increasing U.S. debt and general financial uncertainties. The asset manager suggests that investors find Bitcoin appealing due to its decentralized nature, which protects it from macroeconomic factors. As such, the asset remains largely detached from issues such as banking crises, sovereign debt crises, or other political disruptions.
BlackRock also highlighted a notable achievement of Bitcoin, namely its market capitalization. With over $1.1 trillion reached, Bitcoin’s growth trajectory continues to amaze investors. The white paper explains that the intrinsic value of BTC lies in its fixed maximum 21 million units supply. Additionally, its borderless nature permits global transfer of value and is the first true open-access global monetary system. This places the asset Bitcoin above and beyond other traditional assets.
Bitcoin ETF Market Fluctuations
The asset manager with the leading ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), recently led in net inflow.
According to data from Farside Investors, on September 16, IBIT’s cumulative inflow of $15.8 million helped push the ETF market into the green zone. The market closed with a net inflow of $12.8 million despite Grayscale’s heavy outflow.
Meanwhile, BlackRock’s contribution to the ETF market has been massive, as The Coin Republic reported. The asset manager’s Year-To-Date inflow has soared over $20 billion, solidifying its top Bitcoin performer status.
However, given the market’s unpredictability, BlackRock has also witnessed its share of market uncertainty. Last week, while other asset managers such as Ark Invest and Fidelity Investments posted net inflows, BlackRock recorded no inflows.
Will the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Cut Affect BTC Price?
On Wednesday’s broader financial market, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates from a 20-year high of 5.3% to just about 4.8%. The move signals a new focus away from fighting inflation to boosting the job market.
Additionally, this development impacts the American economy and echoes into the digital asset space. According to an analysis by a Bitcoin investor, Lark Davis, the 0.5% cut in interest rate could trigger a bullish run for BTC.
Relying on precedent, Davis anticipates a parabolic price increase in the coming months. Predictions like these influence ETF flows as more institutional investors may likely accumulate ahead of the anticipated rallies. However, Bitcoin price is underperforming for now, down by 0.4% in 24 hours to $60,358.80.
