These two financial institutions are preparing for the next Crypto Bull Run

by Arthur · March 29, 2023

It’s no secret that Bitcoin, Ethereum and most other major cryptocurrencies are trading well below their all-time highs. That’s why the phrase “crypto winter” has become a top discussion among investors.

While a bear market has scared away many individual investors and financial institutions, others are now laying the groundwork for the next bull run.

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Two of the world’s largest and most respected financial institutions – BlackRock Inc. and Fidelity Investments – recently dived headfirst into the cryptocurrency world. And with a total of 14 trillion dollars in assets under management, there is something to be careful about.

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BlackRock’s Larry Fink is excited about the future

In his annual letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shared his excitement for the future of cryptocurrency and digital assets as a whole.

“At BlackRock, we continue to explore the digital asset ecosystem, particularly areas most relevant to our clients, such as permissioned blockchains and the tokenization of stocks and bonds,” Fink wrote.

This is not the first time that BlackRock and Fink have made clear their intention about their involvement in the blockchain and the new technology area. In 2022, BlackRock partnered with Coinbase to give its institutional clients access to Bitcoin. It was a bold move for an investment firm of BlackRock’s size and reach, but it has been a welcome addition.

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Fidelity joins the crypto revolution

Earlier this month, Fidelity Crypto went public, allowing tens of millions of its retail customers to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. Adding to the excitement is the fact that all Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions on the app are commission-free.

And don’t forget this: The investment manager filed three US trademark applications in late 2022. The applications mentioned crypto trading, metaverse investment services, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and virtual real estate investment. All these areas are set for hyper growth in 2023 and beyond.

When companies like BlackRock and Fidelity take a step into the future—like going all-in on cryptocurrency and digital assets—it’s important to take notice. No one knows when the next crypto bull run will come, but when it does, it’s safe to say that BlackRock and Fidelity will be able to take full advantage.

Bank collapse as a catalyst

The collapse of various regional banks has created a boom in blockchain-based assets. While still far from all-time highs, they are significantly higher than the 2022 lows. The price of Bitcoin has been accumulating for several weeks now. Gamestop’s NFT marketplace has seen a volume adjustment and retail investors have started increasing funding for startups in the space. For example, Gameflip recently crossed $900,000 raised from retail investors in their current equity fundraising. While institutions may have previously been skeptical of blockchain-based assets, institutional interest may pick up again following the lack of stability in the banking system, as institutions look for liquid places to store their cash.

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