Bitcoin's potential to reshape global finance is gaining attention, with analyst Willy Woo suggesting that competition among nations could play a key role in driving its value upward.
Speaking to Natalie Brunell, Woo reflected on how MicroStrategy’s decision to hold Bitcoin in its reserves sparked a wave of corporate interest during the previous market cycle.
He now envisions a different dynamic unfolding—sovereign wealth funds from various nations may follow the example of pioneers like El Salvador and Bhutan, creating a ripple effect that grows with each step.
Woo also pointed to a significant shift in institutional attitudes, highlighting BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s public support for Bitcoin as a pivotal moment.
He noted that where once asset managers hesitated to endorse Bitcoin due to career risks, they are now not only advocating for it but also entertaining the idea of it becoming a global reserve currency.
This evolution, he suggests, reflects the growing confidence in Bitcoin’s role within the financial landscape.
Bitcoin held firm near the $105,000 level on June 13, shaking off the worst of a steep dip triggered by renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Pakistan has found an unexpected use for the electricity it routinely leaves untapped: power thousands of Bitcoin rigs and AI servers.
Bitcoin is under renewed pressure following Friday’s Israeli airstrike on Iran, which has deepened market anxiety and driven investors toward safer assets.
Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, believes a powerful shift is underway—one that could reshape how companies manage their capital.