Bloomberg analyst says BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch was nearly halted several times
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF faced internal disputes, the FTX collapse, and CEO skepticism before its launch.
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF ETF was nearly scrapped several times,CEO and Fink was once skeptical of Bitcoin
According to BlockBeats,October 14, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch process was nearly halted several times. Although company executives had begun preparing for the launch of the ETF,CEO Larry Fink remained skeptical of Bitcoin.
During the project, it underwent multiple tests, including internal board debates and the FTX collapse, and repeatedly faced the risk of being halted. BlackRock now operates the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF.
Original link https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/371655
Key points
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BlockBeats said that Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch was nearly halted several times.
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BlackRock executives had prepared to launch the ETF, but CEO Larry Fink was once skeptical of Bitcoin.
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During the project, it underwent tests including internal board debates and the FTX collapse.
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The material states that BlackRock now operates the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF。
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This information reviews the obstacles before BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch, including internal company disputes, the FTX collapse, and CEO skepticism toward Bitcoin. The material states that the product was ultimately launched and remains in operation.
Why it matters to readers
It indicates that major institutions launching Bitcoin ETF may undergo internal decision-making and be affected by external events, but the material provides no new data on fund flows, prices, or adoption.
A spot Bitcoin ETF is a vehicle that gives investors exposure to Bitcoin prices through a traditional financial product. The focus here is that its launch process encountered obstacles.
Risks and unknowns
The specific internal process comes from BlockBeats’ account of James Seyffart’s statements; the material provides neither the original Bloomberg report nor independent evidence.
The material does not specify the number of times it was “nearly halted,” the timing, or decision-making details.
The material does not provide current fund-flow, assets-under-management, or operational data for the ETF.
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