Wall Street’s Shift: Banks Now View Bitcoin as a Non‑Speculative Asset
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Allen Helm, co‑founder of Bitcoin for Corporations, told Bitcoin Magazine that within the banking sector a consensus has emerged: Bitcoin is no longer seen as a speculative play but as a legitimate asset class. This marks a significant shift in institutional perception. Earlier reports had hinted at a changing stance from Wall Street, but Helm’s remarks bring the internal consensus to the forefront, underscoring a broader acceptance of Bitcoin’s role in corporate finance. The implication is that retail funding for Bitcoin is no longer “dead”; instead, institutional backing is solidifying its position as a real, usable asset rather than a speculative bubble.
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Allen Helm, co-founder of Bitcoin for Corporations, stated that a strong sentiment within the banks he speaks with is that Bitcoin is no longer a speculative asset. This shift is evidenced by record ETF inflows from BlackRock and J.P. Morgan's report classifying Bitcoin as a non-speculative asset, as discussed in the Bitcoin Magazine program by Patrick Green.
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