BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm with over $10.5 trillion in assets under management, is offering a series of trainings to explain Bitcoin, the Bitcoin halving, and what it means, along with insights into approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Content has been released.
“This April is full of rare events that put the spotlight on the upcoming Bitcoin halving, a unique process that occurs every four years,” said Jay Jacobs, head of U.S. thematic and active ETFs at BlackRock. “Watch below to find out how this affects the value of Bitcoin and to learn more about investing in Bitcoin ETFs.”
Just Released: BlackRock’s Educational Launch #Bitcoin video.
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) April 17, 2024
In a four-video series available on BlackRock’s official website, the asset manager discusses fundamental aspects of Bitcoin as an investment and addresses common questions and concerns of investors seeking to understand and navigate the Bitcoin landscape. Topics covered include Bitcoin’s underlying technology, Bitcoin’s role in investment portfolios, keeping Bitcoin secure, and the significance of events such as the Bitcoin halving.
“Bitcoin is the world’s most recognized and widely adopted cryptocurrency and the first Internet-based form of money to be widely adopted globally,” BlackRock said on its webpage. Allows peer-to-peer transactions. bank.”
With the recent approval of $IBIT, a spot Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock’s education initiative aims to capitalize on the growing mainstream acceptance and interest in Bitcoin, educating a new class of investors entering this market. and emphasizes the importance of informed decision making. ETFs serve more traditional investors seeking a variety of investment opportunities by providing exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements without owning the digital asset directly.