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    BlackRock’s Mitchnick sees bitcoin as a ‘risk-off’ asset

    By Heidi LuoSeptember 26, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick argues that bitcoin’s role as a “risk-off” asset is often misunderstood, despite its correlation to equities.
    • Bitcoin is up 49% this year, driven by increased institutional interest and the approval of ETFs.

    OUR TAKE
    Robbie Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s evolving role in financial markets. He believes it shouldn’t be classified as a “risk-on” asset, despite its recent correlation with U.S. equities. He views Bitcoin as a decentralised and scarce alternative to traditional currencies, likening it to gold in its response to market conditions. This perspective invites further exploration of how cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, are positioned amidst shifting economic landscapes.
    –Heidi Luo, BTW reporter

    What happened

    BlackRock company’s Robbie Mitchnick has made waves by arguing that bitcoin is not just a “risk-on” asset, challenging conventional wisdom amid its rising correlation with US equities.

    In a recent interview with Bloomberg, he emphasised that bitcoin should be viewed first and foremost as a global monetary alternative, given its decentralised and scarce nature.

    This statement comes as bitcoin has surged 49% this year, reflecting increased interest from institutional investors and the successful launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that include bitcoin and ether.

    Mitchnick pointed out that while traditional risk-on assets tend to perform well in times of market optimism, bitcoin, much like gold, behaves differently in times of uncertainty.

    He explained that gold and bitcoin share similar patterns where their long-term correlations with equities are close to zero. This perspective underscores a critical reassessment of bitcoin’s role in investment strategies, particularly as its narrative evolves in a volatile economic climate.

    Also read: SEC approves BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF options listing

    Also read: BlackRock and Microsoft launch $30B fund for AI infrastructure

    Why it’s important

    Mitchnick’s insights into the status of bitcoin challenge the traditional understanding of asset classification in finance. His assertion that bitcoin is a “scarce, global, decentralised, non-sovereign asset” with no country or counterparty risk may reshape investor perceptions. By contrasting bitcoin with high-risk assets, he emphasises its potential as a hedge against market downturns, similar to gold.

    As institutional interest grows, particularly following the approval of bitcoin and ether ETFs, the narrative surrounding cryptocurrencies is becoming more nuanced. Mitchnick said, “When we think about bitcoin, we think about it primarily as an emerging global monetary alternative.” 

    'risk-off' asset BlackRock Robbie Mitchnick
    Heidi Luo

    Heidi Luo is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in IT and tech trends. She graduated from Cardiff University. Send tips to h.luo@btw.media

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