In a groundbreaking turn for Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially woven Bitcoin into the fabric of its $150 billion model portfolio strategy. The firm, which oversees trillions in assets around the globe, has included the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) in its investment model with an allocation target of 1-2%. This is the first time BlackRock has officially added Bitcoin to its portfolio, and it seems a pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s march toward mainstream acceptance. A Strategic Move for Long-Term Growth and Diversification The attention of both institutional investors and retail
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