BlackRock executive: If Asian asset allocation includes just 1% in crypto assets, it could bring nearly $2 trillion in inflows

BlackRock iShares Asia-Pacific Head Nicholas Peach stated at the Consensus conference in Hong Kong that if traditional investment portfolios in the Asia region allocate just 1% to crypto assets, it could theoretically bring nearly $2 trillion in new capital inflows to the market, highlighting the immense potential scale of traditional financial capital.

Peach pointed out that as institutional acceptance of crypto ETFs in Asia continues to rise, market expectations for digital assets are changing. Currently, some asset allocation models have begun to recommend including a small percentage of crypto assets in standard portfolios. Based on Asia's approximately $108 trillion in household wealth, even a very conservative allocation could have a profound impact on the market. The asset size of BlackRock's iShares spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has rapidly grown to about $53 billion. Meanwhile, regulatory agencies in markets such as Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea are gradually promoting the launch of a wider range of crypto ETF products. Industry insiders believe that whether funds can smoothly enter the market in the future still depends on further improvements in investor education and asset allocation frameworks.