BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has reaffirmed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin and digital assets, highlighting their accelerating role in global finance during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2025 in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin’s role in uncertain times
Fink compared Bitcoin to gold, stating that both serve as safe-haven assets for those worried about currency debasement and financial instability.
He characterized Bitcoin as an “asset of fear,” noting:
“There is a role of gold and there is a role of Bitcoin. These are assets for people who fear the debasement of currency or face financial insecurity.”
He also pointed to the over $1.4 trillion now held in digital wallets as a clear indicator of the rapid growth in digital assets.
Fink emphasized that this trend demonstrates a gradual shift from traditional banking toward digitally native finance.
Tokenization and market transformation
Beyond Bitcoin, Fink discussed the tokenization of real-world assets as the next significant change for the financial sector.
He suggested that tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other instruments could allow investors to trade seamlessly using stablecoins or digital wallets.
According to Fink, tokenization has the potential to make markets more efficient, transparent, and inclusive—a vision that aligns with BlackRock’s ongoing blockchain integration strategy and participation in the Bitcoin ETF market.
AI’s impact on finance
Fink also addressed the growing influence of AI in finance, predicting it will drive operational efficiency and help firms deliver more personalized investment strategies.
He described AI as a powerful tool that is transforming portfolio management, client communication, and market forecasting.
BlackRock’s long-term vision
Fink concluded that BlackRock remains focused on providing access to both traditional and digital assets, with continued expansion into private markets and digital infrastructure.
He views tokenization and AI as complementary drivers of financial innovation and growth. As he noted at the summit:
“This is only the beginning. The world of finance is evolving, and Bitcoin, tokenization and AI are all part of that transformation.”
