- Larry Fink of BlackRock backs an Ethereum ETF, potentially heralding a transformative era for investors in the realm of tokenization.
- Ethereum’s steady growth amidst the ETF buzz contrasts Bitcoin’s performance, underscoring its appeal in the evolving cryptocurrency ETF landscape.
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock (BLK), has recently shown support for an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move came just a day after the launch of the much-anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Earlier reports from CNF had already hinted at this development, noting Fink’s endorsement of an Ethereum ETF as a pivotal moment in the journey towards tokenization.
Ethereum’s remarkable growth, in contrast to Bitcoin’s fluctuating value, underscores the market’s strong anticipation for an Ethereum ETF.
In a CNBC interview, shared by community member Cryptik1E, Fink remarked,
These are just stepping stones towards tokenization, and I firmly believe that this is the direction we are heading.
He further distinguished cryptocurrencies, not as traditional currencies, but as a unique asset class. He specifically referred to Bitcoin as an asset class that offers protection amidst geopolitical risks.
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— Cryptik1.eth |
(@Cryptik1E) January 12, 2024
Additionally, a report from Yahoo Finance shed light on the debut of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the U.S., alongside other Bitcoin ETFs. This followed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval, with IBIT accounting for a notable portion of the total trading volume experienced by these ETFs.
Fink’s support for an Ether ETF aligns with BlackRock’s intention to introduce a similar product for Ethereum’s native token. This strategy fits into the company’s broader vision of embracing tokenization, which involves converting real-world or digital assets into blockchain tokens. As of this article’s writing, Ethereum trades at $2,542.91, showing a 0.25%increase in the last day and a 6.68% increase over the past week.
