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BlackRock Investment Chief Optimistic Bitcoin Could Surpass ATH
Amid the recent correction trend that has pressured the crypto market, Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of BlackRock, is voicing a positive outlook for Bitcoin. Rieder projects that in the long term, the price of this world's number one cryptocurrency will move much higher, even optimistic about it potentially surpassing the all-time high (ATH) record that once broke $126,000. According to him, the current price decline is more caused by technical market factors and short-term capital rotation, not due to a loss of Bitcoin's fundamental value.
Although Bitcoin is currently held around $65,000, Rieder emphasizes that BlackRock remains committed to this digital asset. Currently, BlackRock's managed funds intentionally keep Bitcoin investment proportions moderate because they need to allocate capital to other potential sectors.
Despite maintaining a moderate share, this asset management giant continues to expand its investment product line by officially launching the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (ticker: BITA). Unlike regular spot ETFs, BlackRock's latest product is specifically designed for investors seeking passive monthly gains through call options strategies, but with lower risk and volatility compared to direct spot purchases.
BlackRock's ongoing innovation underscores their position as one of the most committed giant institutions in the crypto industry, where their ETF fund (IBIT) now manages around 766,162 BTC or equivalent to $50 billion. For beginner and intermediate investors, the optimistic statements from high-ranking officials of a firm like BlackRock send a strong signal that the current market correction phase is a normal part of the cycle to welcome a new ATH record, rather than a reason to panic and exit the market.