News Block: President Biden Vetoes Pro-Bitcoin Banking Bill, BlackRock Becomes Largest Bitcoin Fund, How a Small Bitcoin Allocation Can Boost Portfolio Returns
President Biden's veto of Bitcoin banking bill, BlackRock's rise as largest Bitcoin fund, and how small Bitcoin allocations boost portfolio returns discussed. Bitcoin's role in diversifying portfolios, reducing risks, and enhancing returns highlighted.
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President Biden's veto of the pro-Bitcoin banking bill raises concerns about his stance on cryptocurrency regulation.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF surpasses Grayscale's, demonstrating rapid growth and potential to dominate the market.
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Bitcoin Veto Decision by President Biden
President Biden's veto of legislation overturning SEC rule SAB-121, which would have allowed financial institutions to custody Bitcoin, raised questions about his anti-crypto stance compared to Donald Trump's pro-crypto image. Despite receiving requests from the American Bankers Association, Biden's veto maintained the rule, impacting the industry's growth. The bill's potential conversion to law faces challenges requiring a two-thirds majority vote, reflecting the complex legislative process involved.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Overtakes Grayscale
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) surpassed Grayscale's GBTC as the world's largest Bitcoin fund in a surprisingly short period, underlining the changing dynamics in the ETF market. With $16.5 billion in inflows compared to Grayscale's outflows, IBIT's success highlights its competitive edge due to brand recognition and liquidity. Analysts have noted IBIT's rapid growth and potential to become one of the few ETFs reaching $20 billion assets in record time, attracting attention on Wall Street.
Bitcoin's Role in Portfolio Diversification
Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns and diversification benefits have reshaped traditional 60-40 portfolios, offering enhanced returns and reduced risk. Incorporating even a small Bitcoin allocation significantly increased total returns over the past decade by up to 135% while lowering overall risk. The uncorrelated nature of Bitcoin from stocks and bonds presents a unique opportunity for portfolio managers seeking diversification and inflation hedging strategies, signaling a potential shift in modern portfolio construction practices.
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR), we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance:
President Biden Vetoes Pro-Bitcoin Banking Bill
BlackRock Dethrones Grayscale to Become Largest Bitcoin Fund
How a Bitcoin Allocation Can Boost a Traditional 60/40 Portfolio’s Returns
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