Larry Fink: Institutional Bitcoin Demand Could Boost Prices to $700K

The CEO of Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, Larry Fink, shared bold predictions about bitcoin's future value during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink believes institutional adoption of bitcoin could drive its price to $700,000, given its appeal as a hedge against currency debasement and financial instability.

During a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Fink highlighted bitcoin’s potential to become a global financial instrument, especially in regions facing economic or political uncertainty. He explained that bitcoin can serve as an internationally based instrument to counter local fears related to currency debasement.

Despite expressing confidence in bitcoin’s utility, Fink clarified that he is not promoting the cryptocurrency and acknowledged its significant volatility. He noted that even in bullish markets, price corrections of 20% to 30% are common, emphasizing the risks associated with digital assets.

notably, Fink's stance on bitcoin has shifted over the years. Initially skeptical, labeling BTC as an “index of money laundering” in 2017, he has since become a prominent advocate for the cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, he described himself as a “major believer” in bitcoin, highlighting its legitimacy as a financial instrument and its potential as a hedge against currency debasement and political instability. In October last year, Fink highlighted bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” he said.

Fink's comments come as Blackrock continues to push for its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which has been a hot topic in financial markets. The crypto ETF provides institutional and retail investors with a regulated way to gain exposure to bitcoin, boosting demand and liquidity in the market.

Moreover, a recent Blackrock market insights report indicates that the adoption of crypto assets, particularly bitcoin, has outpaced the growth rate of the internet and mobile phones.