BlackRock Predicts Increased Institutional Adoption of Cryptocurrency Amid U.S. Debt Concerns

According to PANews, BlackRock has released a report forecasting a rise in institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies due to the anticipated increase in U.S. debt, which is expected to surpass $38 trillion. The report, citing CoinDesk, suggests that traditional financial hedging tools may become ineffective, prompting institutions to turn to digital assets like Bitcoin. BlackRock's outlook on U.S. Treasury bonds and the American economy is pessimistic, highlighting economic vulnerabilities and leverage risks associated with artificial intelligence as factors driving this shift. BlackRock has identified Bitcoin ETFs as a significant revenue source, indicating that digital assets could reach new heights by 2026. CEO Larry Fink has emphasized that "tokenization" will be the next phase for financial markets. The report also notes that stablecoins have emerged as a crucial bridge between traditional finance and digital liquidity.