Blackrock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink declared Bitcoin a 'digital gold' and legitimate financial instrument in January 2024, reversing his 2017 stance calling it money laundering.

Spot Bitcoin ETF trading launched on January 11, 2024, with combined day-one volume of $4.6 billion across 11 approved products.

The SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10, opening institutional markets to direct Bitcoin exposure for the first time.