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Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge, climbing above $62,000 per coin, in response to the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic. The unexpected reduction of 50 basis points has sparked predictions of a potential “skyrocketing” price for the cryptocurrency, as traders anticipate a new liquidity cycle that could propel the bitcoin and crypto markets into a major upward trajectory. 
Amid growing concerns about the stability of the U.S. dollar, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has raised alarms regarding the escalating $35 trillion U.S. debt. This situation is expected to drive increased institutional interest in bitcoin as an alternative reserve asset. In a recent paper, BlackRock’s ETF chief investment officer, along with its heads of crypto and fixed income global macro, highlighted that worries over federal deficits and debt are making bitcoin an attractive hedge against future uncertainties affecting the dollar. 
The paper noted, “The growing concerns in the U.S. and abroad over the state of U.S. federal deficits and debt has increased the appeal of potential alternative reserve assets.” Eric Balchunas, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, echoed this sentiment on X, stating that the U.S. debt is accumulating at an alarming rate of $1 trillion every 100 days, with no end in sight. 
BlackRock emphasized bitcoin’s role as a “unique diversifier” to mitigate economic and political risks. While bitcoin has shown short-term correlations with equities and other risk assets, its long-term drivers often differ significantly from traditional investments. 
In July, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged his previous misjudgment of bitcoin as merely an “index of money laundering,” admitting instead that it is “digital gold” and a legitimate financial instrument. The firm’s efforts to launch a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. last year have been pivotal in driving up bitcoin prices throughout 2024. Notably, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has recently surpassed Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to become the largest bitcoin exchange-traded investment fund globally, with inflows exceeding $21 billion. 
Following the Fed’s landmark interest rate cut, many analysts believe this could mark the onset of a new bull market for bitcoin. Samir Kerbage, chief investment officer at crypto investment firm Hashdex, stated that despite various macroeconomic factors influencing market outlooks—including geopolitical tensions and election uncertainties—bitcoin remains well-positioned for growth as institutional adoption continues to rise. 
As the financial landscape evolves, bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against economic instability appears stronger than ever.

Bitcoin Price Surges Following Federal Reserve’s Historic Interest Rate Cut

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