BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows

Even a modest model portfolio allocation to crypto in Asia could drive massive inflows into the market, according to Nicholas Peach, head of APAC iShares at BlackRock. Speaking on a panel at Consensus Hong Kong, Peach said rising institutional acceptance of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — particularly in Asia — is reshaping expectations for the sector. “Some model advisors are now recommending a 1% allocation to cryptocurrencies in your standard investment portfolio,” Peach said. “If you do some f ...