Jan 23, 2026
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Ethereum Positioned as Key Platform in BlackRock’s Tokenization Strategy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized the necessity for a unified blockchain to enhance transparency and reduce corruption in global markets. Ethereum is positioned as a potential settlement layer for tokenized capital markets due to its capabilities in handling institutional-scale liquidity, compliance, and settlement.
Asset Managers' Infrastructure Preferences
- Fink highlighted the importance of tokenization and digital financial systems at the World Economic Forum.
- BlackRock's initiatives point towards Ethereum as a core platform for asset tokenization.
- The firm's BUIDL tokenized money market fund on Ethereum has reached over $2 billion in total value locked.
Bitmine has significantly contributed to Ethereum staking, with 1.83 million ETH staked, valued at approximately $6 million. Plans to scale this to 4.2 million ETH reflect strong confidence in Ethereum's future economic prospects.
Large-scale staking reduces liquid supply, adding structural pressure as demand remains steady.
Support Through Market Cycles
- Ethereum is maintaining a critical support zone around $3,000, just above its long-term rising structure.
- The $2,750 level has consistently served as a reliable floor during market pullbacks.
- As long as Ethereum holds above this level, its multi-year uptrend continues.
