BlackRock’s continued investment in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, demonstrates the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin by traditional financial institutions. Its latest purchases, including a noteworthy $60 million buy on one day, reflects a larger unfolding trend that institutional investors are coming into a space once dominated by individuals and retail traders. This institutional capital is stabilizing Bitcoin’s once speculative price while contributing to the long-term use and adoption of Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class. The Rise of the Institutional Investor: The story of Bitcoin is rapidly ... (full story)