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BlackRock CEO: Economic slowdown could be a major catalyst for digital assets such as bitcoin

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2025-04-13 02:06:09
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has sounded the alarm about a possible recession in the United States and warned that it may have already begun. In an interview with CNBC, Fink pointed to mounting economic pressures and protectionist trade policies - particularly tariffs under former President Trump - as key drivers behind what he believes is a slow contraction in the economy. While fears of a recession typically rattle traditional markets, cryptocurrency investors may have reason to cheer. A looming economic slowdown could prompt the Federal Reserve to change course on monetary tightening, potentially triggering a new wave of liquidity. According to analysts, this situation could become a major catalyst for digital assets such as bitcoin.
Fink's remarks follow similar predictions from major Wall Street institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that a weaker dollar could boost Bitcoin in the short term and could open the door for BTC to gain traction as an alternative global reserve asset in the long term.
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