- Asset management firm BlackRock reports increasing interest in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from various investors.
- BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is witnessing a surge in interest in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from a different type of investor.
- BlackRock’s digital assets head, Robert Mitchnick, predicts that financial institutions such as state asset funds, pension funds, and endowments will begin trading in spot ETFs in the coming months.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, reports a surge in interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs from various investors, including state asset funds, pension funds, and endowments.
BlackRock Expects Increased Interest in Bitcoin ETFs from State Asset Funds and Pension Funds
Robert Mitchnick, the head of digital assets at BlackRock, anticipates that financial institutions such as state asset funds, pension funds, and endowments will begin trading in spot ETFs in the coming months. “Whether we’re talking about pension funds, endowments, state asset funds, insurers, other asset managers, family offices, many of these interested firms are conducting ongoing review and research discussions, and we are playing a role in terms of education,” he said. The pent-up demand for these much-anticipated ETFs has seen over $76 billion accumulate in these products since their approval in January.
Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) Already Offering BlackRock’s IBIT ETF
Some Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are already offering BlackRock’s IBIT ETF. The next step is expected to be major asset advisory players like Morgan Stanley offering unlimited Bitcoin ETFs to their clients. A significant portion of the current IBIT assets comes from Grayscale exchanges. Other sources could be exits from higher-priced international products in Canada or Europe, and some may come from Bitcoin futures ETFs converted back into spot products.
Conclusion
With the increasing interest in Bitcoin ETFs from various investors, including state asset funds and pension funds, BlackRock is poised to play a significant role in the cryptocurrency market. The firm’s role in educating interested firms and the existing pent-up demand for ETFs indicate a promising future for Bitcoin ETFs.
