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Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has warned nations against being the last&nbsp;to negotiate a trade deal&nbsp;with his father, citing the risk of a losing outcome.
What Happened: Eric, in a post on X on Thursday, cautioned countries about the potential pitfalls of being the last to negotiate a trade deal with Donald Trump. He stated, &#8220;I wouldn't want to be the last country that tries to negotiate a trade deal with Donald Trump. The first to negotiate will win &#8211; the last will absolutely lose.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I wouldn't want to be the last country that tries to negotiate a trade deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>. The first to negotiate will win &#8211; the last will absolutely lose. I have seen this movie my entire life…
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Eric Trump&#8217;s statement reflects his father&#8217;s aggressive deal-making strategy. His opinion stems from his experience as the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, where he often navigated high-stakes business deals alongside his brother, Donald Trump Jr.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report from the USTR outlines trade barriers by country and guides U.S. trade negotiations. In the January report, USTR stated that it would identify potential bilateral or sector-specific agreements to expand export market access for American businesses and would act as the basis for determining the timing and process of initiating negotiations.
Senior Correspondent of Fox Business, Charles Gasparino, posted on X that Wall Street executives working with the White House and President Trump say they&#8217;ve been informed that the new tariff policy aims to negotiate reciprocal agreements to reduce tariffs with trading partners. Gasparino further noted that trade dealings with China would prominently feature two key factors: TikTok and BlackRock&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) deal to acquire ports from China-based CK Hutchison.
However, Sr. Trade Counselor Peter Navarro told CNBC that the tariffs are &#8220;non-negotiable&#8221; and they would not go away. As a reason, Navarro sees non-tariff barriers as a bigger problem and does not believe that the European Union would give up its protectionist policies for farmers, tech companies, or do away with the tax and VAT. He stated that the &#8220;tariffs are here to protect America.&#8221;
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Eric Trump Says This Country Will Win If They Try 'To Negotiate A Trade Deal With' Donald Trump: 'I Have Seen This Movie My Entire Life'

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<li>BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned that Bitcoin could usurp the U.S. dollar.</li>
<li>Fink has sounded the alarm on U.S. debt.</li>
<li>Ironically, some also see Bitcoin as the solution to the U.S.&#8217;s problems.</li>
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink has joined the chorus of voices warning that the U.S. dollar&#8217;s reserve currency status is at risk. Unlike most, however, he has gone one step further to suggest a likely replacement: Bitcoin.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why BlackRock&#8217;s Larry Fink Thinks Bitcoin Might Usurp The Dollar</h2>
Fink <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/presentation/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter.pdf">warned</a> in his annual letter on Monday to investors that Bitcoin could replace the U.S. dollar as the world&#8217;s reserve currency.
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While much of the recent concern around the dollar&#8217;s reserve status has been triggered by President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44554008/wall-street-on-edge-futures-slide-ahead-of-trumps-liberation-day-tariff-shock">Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policy</a>, Fink pointed to the U.S.&#8217;s ballooning national debt as the primary concern.
At the time of writing, this debt stands at over $36 trillion and, according to Fink, is growing at an unsustainable rate.
Specifically, Fink lamented that the national debt has grown three times the U.S. GDP since 1989, with interest payments at $952 billion set to surpass defense spending this year. He also argued that government spending and debt servicing were on pace to surpass all government revenue by 2030, creating a permanent deficit.
&#8220;If the U.S. doesn&#8217;t get its debt under control, if deficits keep ballooning, America risks losing that position to digital assets like Bitcoin,&#8221; he wrote.
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Nonetheless, Fink stressed that his warning wasn&#8217;t meant to be missive against digital assets.&nbsp;
&#8220;I&#8217;m obviously not anti-digital assets (far from it; see the next section). But two things can be true at the same time: Decentralized finance is an extraordinary innovation. It makes markets faster, cheaper, and more transparent. Yet that same innovation could undermine America&#8217;s economic advantage if investors begin seeing Bitcoin as a safer bet than the dollar,&#8221; he wrote.
Indeed, Fink has become <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43150952/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-could-rise-to-700000-on-fiat-fears-if-youre-frightened-of-the-debasement">a vocal proponent of Bitcoin</a> over the past year, especially since BlackRock launched a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. This fund is the largest Bitcoin ETF in the world, with $48 billion in assets under management at the time of writing.
BlackRock has also dived headfirst into tokenization, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44473477/blackrock-brings-tokenized-money-market-fund-buidl-to-solana">its tokenized money market fund BUIDL</a> spread across seven blockchains and boasting over $1.7 billion in assets under management. In Fink&#8217;s latest annual letter to investors, he tipped tokenization to do for finance what email did for communication.
Fink&#8217;s recent statements come as, perhaps ironically, some have tipped Bitcoin as the solution to the U.S.&#8217;s rising debt problem.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve The Answer?</h2>
Strong Bitcoin, supporters such as Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Strategy. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44274267/michael-saylors-bitcoin-superpower-strategy-could-it-generate-106-trillion-for-the-us">Michael Saylor have argued</a>, that the U.S. can tackle its debt problem by accumulating the leading cryptocurrency.
The argument is based on the belief that Bitcoin will eventually soar to over seven figures, and with a large enough stash, the U.S. can leverage it to neutralize debt and attract capital.
It is an idea that Trump also flirted with on the campaign trail, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40983160/donald-trump-sees-good-future-for-crypto-suggests-it-could-help-pay-off-35-trillion-nation">asserting in September</a> that perhaps the U.S. could pay off its debt in crypto.
While economists debate whether this is feasible, Trump already appears to have taken the first step in line with this Bitcoin strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">by establishing a U.S. reserve</a> through an executive order.
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BlackRock's Larry Fink Warns Dollar Risks Losing Reserve Currency Status To Bitcoin

A growing number of financial and crypto industry leaders are openly questioning the long-term future of the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency—while pointing to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as an increasingly credible alternative in a rapidly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41170398/bitcoin-gold-are-the-debasement-trade-in-uncertain-times-jpmorgan">shifting monetary landscape</a>.
What Happened: The debate resurfaced after BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink warned that rising U.S. deficits and unsustainable government debt could undermine confidence in the dollar.
In his annual letter to shareholders, Fink noted that Bitcoin and other digital assets could gain ground if current fiscal trends remain unchecked. "The dollar's position as the global reserve currency is not guaranteed," he wrote.
According to Adrian Blake, co-founder of predictive <a href="https://predictum.ai/">analytics firm</a> Predictūm, Bitcoin is already moving toward reserve-like status—though not in the traditional sense. "It's more realistic than ever, but not as a full replacement," Blake said. "Bitcoin is becoming a non-sovereign collateral layer for a fragmented global system."
Blake suggests that nations facing geopolitical headwinds or seeking to diversify away from the dollar may gradually adopt Bitcoin as a hedge. 
This wouldn't involve immediate or universal adoption, he explained, but instead "a slow evolution already underway at the margins."
Elitsa Taskova, Chief Product Officer at crypto lender Nexo, echoed that view. "The idea isn't just realistic—it's already unfolding," she said. "Bitcoin has shifted from a transactional tool to a store of value, which is often the first step toward reserve utility."
Taskova pointed to examples like Norway's sovereign wealth fund—currently the world's largest—which reportedly expanded its Bitcoin exposure by more than 150% last year. 
Similar moves by Singapore's Temasek and Abu Dhabi's ADIA, she added, highlight how Bitcoin is quietly entering sovereign portfolios.
In Fink's letter, he estimated that if global investors were to allocate even 2% to 5% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, the asset's price could eventually reach $700,000. 
While he acknowledged the disruptive power of decentralized finance and tokenization, he also cautioned that these innovations could threaten U.S. financial leadership if not matched by policy and structural adaptation.
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Why It Matters: Still, experts say Bitcoin meets two of the three traditional criteria for reserve assets: it is highly liquid and increasingly viewed as a store of value.
The remaining hurdle is broader acceptance as a settlement instrument between institutions and sovereigns. 
"It wouldn't replace gold or the dollar entirely," Blake noted. "But a 5–10% digital reserve allocation is plausible, especially for nations seeking strategic neutrality."
The broader shift toward blockchain-based finance—another focus of Fink's letter—may also accelerate Bitcoin's role in global capital markets. 
Blake described a future where legacy financial systems integrate decentralized rails, tokenized assets and transparent settlement mechanisms.
"If BlackRock builds on-chain infrastructure, traditional banks could be reborn as interfaces—not central custodians," he said.
Taskova emphasized that tokenization and decentralized capital flows offer an alternative to sluggish, opaque systems of traditional finance. 
"It's already possible for a hydroelectric plant in Africa to bypass gatekeepers and source funding from decentralized capital," she said. "This isn't a future vision—it's happening now."
As for regulation, both experts agree it needs to evolve in tandem with technology. "Bitcoin won't fit into fiat-era regulatory boxes," Blake said. 
"Regulators need to stop chasing and start building adaptive, layered frameworks." Taskova added, "The U.S. is finally starting to move. The regulatory pace in early 2025 is faster than ever before."
With institutions already adopting Bitcoin, governments watching closely, and infrastructure rapidly forming around tokenized finance, the question is no longer whether Bitcoin could become a reserve asset—but how far that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44566443/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-can-rival-dollar-as-global-reserve-currency">evolution will go.</a>
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BlackRock shares are trading lower after B of A Securities cut its price target on the stock from $1196 to $1178.

B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $1196 to $1178.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on BlackRock, Lowers Price Target to $1178

Larry Fink, CEO of&nbsp;BlackRock Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), has proposed a novel investment strategy that could potentially reshape the traditional 60/40 portfolio.
What Happened: In BlackRock&#8217;s annual letter released earlier this week, Fink has put forth a new investment approach that could change the conventional 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds. The CEO of BlackRock envisions the future standard portfolio as 50% stocks, 30% bonds, and 20% private assets such as real estate, infrastructure, and private credit.
&#8220;Generations of investors have done well following this approach, owning a mix of the entire market rather than individual securities. But as the global financial system continues to evolve, the classic 60/40 portfolio may no longer fully represent true diversification,&#8221; explained Fink.
Fink contends that the appeal of investing in private markets is not about owning a particular bridge, tunnel, or mid-sized company. Instead, it&#8217;s about how these assets can diversify your portfolio. Although&nbsp;these private assets could carry&nbsp;larger risks, they also offer significant benefits such as inflation protection, stability, and returns.
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Why It Matters: However, Fink also recognizes the challenges associated with this new approach. The industry isn't designed for a 50/30/20 framework. Traditional asset managers primarily concentrate on the 50/30 split (stocks and bonds), while specialized private market firms dominate the 20% allocated to private assets.
He also highlights that for most individuals, closing the gap between the 50/30 and the 20 is nearly impossible. Even those who can afford to do so encounter another diversification challenge within that 20%.
Moreover, investing in private assets could have additional challenges. Teresa Ghilarducci, a labor economist and retirement security expert, told Yahoo Finance that private equity involves &#8220;hefty fees," warning that after factoring in those fees and the additional risk, a 60/40 ratio could be a winner. Meanwhile, Ryan Haiss, A CFP at Flynn Zito Capital Management, told the publication, "Unlike stocks and bonds, these assets can't be easily sold if cash is needed, making them less suitable for those with shorter time horizons.&#8221;
Given the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44568282/blackrock-ceo-larry-finks-2025-investor-letter-how-the-company-will-navigate-ai-inflation-global-markets">strategic direction</a>, Fink&#8217;s proposed 50/30/20 portfolio could be seen as a part of BlackRock&#8217;s broader plan to navigate the economic landscape, especially in light of AI, inflation, and global markets. 
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Urges Investors To Move Over 60/40 Model To 50/30/20 Strategy: '...May No Longer Fully Represent True Diversification'

11 analysts have shared their evaluations of BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $1135.91, with a high estimate of $1275.00 and a low estimate of $971.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 0.84% from the previous average price target of $1126.45.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743631248_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of BlackRock's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1046.00</td>
<td>$1053.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$1017.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1275.00</td>
<td>$1261.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hall</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1180.00</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1175.00</td>
<td>$1155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$1053.00</td>
<td>$971.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1275.00</td>
<td>$1215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$971.00</td>
<td>$914.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hall</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$1225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$1220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1155.00</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to BlackRock. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of BlackRock compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of BlackRock's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of BlackRock's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind BlackRock</h2>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>BlackRock's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: BlackRock displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 22.59%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: BlackRock's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 29.42%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): BlackRock's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.77%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): BlackRock's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: BlackRock's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.3.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Breaking Down BlackRock: 11 Analysts Share Their Views

JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $1053 to $1046.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on BlackRock, Lowers Price Target to $1046

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink raised serious concerns about the long-term health of the U.S. economy, warning that unchecked national debt and growing fiscal deficits could undermine the dollar's dominance as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44499889/bitcoin-is-fulfilling-its-destiny-as-world-reserve-currency-says-bitcoin-whale-trace-mayer">world's reserve currency</a>.
What Happened: In his annual letter to shareholders <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/presentation/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter.pdf">released</a> on Monday, he cautioned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44560290/trump-family-to-dive-into-bitcoin-mining-after-defi-meme-coin-projects">digital assets like Bitcoin</a> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) may emerge as a viable alternative if the government fails to rein in spending.
"The dollar's position as the global reserve currency is not guaranteed," Fink wrote. 
He pointed to a troubling trend: since 1989, when the national debt clock first went up in Times Square, U.S. debt has expanded at triple the rate of economic growth. 
He projected that interest payments on government debt will exceed $952 billion this year, surpassing defense spending for the first time.
If this trajectory isn't corrected, Fink warned that by the end of the decade, every dollar of federal revenue will be consumed by mandatory spending and debt service—pushing the nation into a state of perpetual deficit.
While acknowledging the disruptive potential of decentralized finance, Fink cautioned that digital innovation could weaken America's economic standing if Bitcoin begins to be seen as a safer store of value than the dollar. 
"I'm not against digital assets," he noted.
"Decentralized finance is transformative—making markets more efficient and transparent—but it could also threaten U.S. financial supremacy."
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Highlighting BlackRock's growing crypto footprint, Fink spotlighted the success of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF</a>, (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which has become the largest ETF debut in history.
Since its launch, IBIT has grown to more than $50 billion in assets under management, attracting $37.4 billion in net inflows during 2024 alone.
This puts it far ahead of rivals like Fidelity's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#NASDAQ">FBTC</a>), which has drawn $11.5 billion to date, according to data from The Block.
IBIT has also emerged as the third-largest asset gatherer across the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44359400/bitcoin-etfs-see-record-5-5-billion-in-outflows-in-5-weeks-as-tariff-turbulence-looms">entire ETF industry</a>—trailing only behind the dominant S&amp;P 500 funds.
Notably, over half its demand came from retail investors, and three-quarters of those investing had never previously bought an iShares product, indicating a broadening investor base. 
BlackRock has since extended its Bitcoin investment offerings to markets in Canada and Europe.
Fink also revisited an earlier estimate he made, suggesting that if global investors began allocating 2% to 5% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, its price could someday reach $700,000.
What&#8217;s Next: Looking beyond Bitcoin, Fink emphasized the transformative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44456074/tokenization-will-merge-crypto-and-equities-bernstein">power of tokenization</a>—turning real-world assets like bonds, real estate, or equities into digital tokens tradable on a blockchain.
He likened the shift to the leap from postal services to email, suggesting this technological leap could fundamentally change how financial markets operate.
"Every asset can be tokenized," Fink said. "If that happens, investing will be revolutionized. Markets would never need to close. Settlements would be instantaneous. And trillions tied up in clearing delays could be put back to work immediately, accelerating economic growth."
He argued that tokenization has the potential to make investing more inclusive by enabling fractional ownership, faster shareholder voting, and broader access to high-yield assets—benefiting everyday investors, not just the ultra-wealthy.
Fink concluded his letter by reflecting on the role of financial markets in promoting global prosperity. 
While he acknowledged the current economic uncertainty, he reminded investors that history shows resilience often prevails. 
"Periods of doubt are nothing new," he wrote. "But like before, innovation and human adaptability will drive long-term economic stability."
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a looming retirement crisis in the U.S., and he says younger generations have every right to feel uneasy about the future.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A System That Works for the Few</h2>
In a recent interview with <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/12/business/video/larry-fink-market-pullback-us-economy-blackrock-ceo-tausche-cnc-digvid">CNN</a>, Fink said plainly: &#8220;Retirement is not that bad of a problem for the top Fortune 500 companies.&#8221; Employees at large corporations, he explained, are often well-supported with retirement planning and benefits. But that level of support rarely extends to everyone else. &#8220;We refuse to talk about how do we get more broadening of our economy with more Americans participating in that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This has to be considered a national priority and a national promise to all Americans.&#8221;
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Fink, whose firm oversees $11.6 trillion in assets, has long warned about the lack of retirement preparedness. That concern comes from both professional and personal experience. In his annual <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter">letter</a> to BlackRock shareholders, Fink shared a story about reviewing his parents&#8217; finances after they passed away:
&#8220;My mom taught English at the local state college, and my dad owned a shoe store. They were never in the top tax bracket.&#8221; When Fink and his brother finished going over their parents' estate after they died, they learned why they had more than expected: investments.
&#8220;My dad had always been an enthusiastic investor&#8230; because he knew that whatever money he put in the bond or stock markets would likely grow faster than in the bank. And he was right.&#8221;
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Fink said this experience reminded him why he co-founded BlackRock: to help people retire with dignity through better access to capital markets. &#8220;We believed participating in [capital] markets was going to be crucial for people who wanted to retire comfortably and financially secure.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Younger Generations Are Worried—For Good Reason</h2>
In the letter, Fink called out a growing generational divide. &#8220;It's no wonder younger generations, Millennials and Gen Z, are so <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41555075/millennials-and-gen-z-rely-on-parents-for-financial-support-survey-finds-its-costing-them-their-">economically anxious</a>,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;They believe my generation—the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40987007/baby-boomers-are-the-richest-generation-ever-but-being-pretty-stingy-with-their-money-and-younge">baby boomers</a>—have focused on their own financial well-being to the detriment of who comes next. And in the case of retirement, they're right.&#8221;
He even questioned whether the standard retirement age of 65 still makes sense and suggested older generations might need to work longer to help restore financial trust with younger Americans.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Missing Out on the System Entirely</h2>
Millions of workers—including gig workers, restaurant staff and farmers—lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44427073/larry-fink-says-the-u-s-needs-a-social-security-plan-where-every-american-can-grow-with-our-economy">At a BlackRock retirement summit in Washington in February, Fink said</a>, &#8220;We have a plan called Social Security that doesn&#8217;t grow with the economy. If we create a plan that every American can grow with our economy, they&#8217;re going to feel more attached to our economy.&#8221;
He stopped short of endorsing full privatization of Social Security but said allowing people to invest more directly in the market could help. Referencing a past proposal by President George W. Bush to partially privatize Social Security, Fink said that if it had been implemented, Americans could have seen their retirement savings grow fourfold.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia&#8217;s Model and the Spending Puzzle</h2>
Fink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44485672/billionaire-blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-retirement-isnt-a-problem-for-fortune-500-workers-but-we-refuse-to-talk-about-everyone-else">pointed to Australia&#8217;s retirement system</a>, where employers have been contributing to worker retirement accounts since 1992—regardless of job type. Australia now has the fourth-largest retirement system in the world, despite being 54th in population. Fink said the U.S. should study this approach.
He also stressed that saving is only half the problem. Spending in retirement is another major issue. A BlackRock study found that even after 20 years in retirement, the average retiree still had 80% of their pre-retirement savings. Fink calls it the &#8220;retirement paradox&#8221;: people are afraid to spend what they've saved.
To address this, BlackRock created LifePath Paycheck, a tool that turns 401(k) savings into a predictable monthly income, similar to a pension.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says, 'No Wonder Millennials And Gen Z Are Economically Anxious.' They Blame Boomers For Putting Themselves First

Value stocks have flipped the market script on their growth counterparts so far this year, with the Russell 1000 Value Index outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index by 11% in just three short months.
The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWD#NYSE">IWD</a>), which tracks the Russell 1000 Value, and the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWF#NYSE">IWF</a>) for the Russell 1000 Growth, similarly have a little under 10% gap this year so far, in favor of the value fund.
The last time this happened was during the bear market of 2022, when rising rates, persistent inflation, and unjustifiably high valuations sent investors scurrying for safer options to park their funds. In 2024, however, growth stocks regained their momentum, aided by rate cuts and strong momentum across tech and AI stocks.
Now, as chaos reigns on Wall Street, with tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44554304/goldman-sachs-raises-us-recession-risk-to-35-expects-inflation-at-3-5-in-2025-amid-tariff-uncertainties-economist-mohamed-el-erian-highlights-stagflationary-twist">fresh recessionary fears</a> cropping up, investors are once again finding safety in value. But, is this here to stay, or just a fleeting trend that is waiting to turn around?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Value Stocks Are More Resilient?</h2>
Value stocks, by their very definition, are those that are currently undervalued, relative to their assets, earnings, and future prospects. So, during periods of volatility and uncertainty, they have limited downside risks, especially when compared to growth stocks.
Besides this, value stocks, funds, and ETFs are generally more concentrated in sectors such as healthcare and utilities, which aren&#8217;t impacted by the tariffs. Similarly, base materials, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/03/44432858/us-steel-faces-q1-pressures-but-eyes-long-term-gains-from-br2-nippon-partnership">steel</a>, aluminum, and other industrials that form the other big chunk of value stocks in the U.S. stand to benefit from President Trump&#8217;s trade wars. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Reasons For Value To Rebound In 2025</h2>
According to Tony DeSpirito, the Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), another reason why values are set to outperform this year is simply the remarkable run-up that growth stocks have experienced in recent years. Growth stocks now represent nearly 40% of the S&amp;P 500, significantly higher than the historical average of 24%.
This means that a correction is warranted, as investors will look for diversification and more exposure to value picks, even without the existing market turmoil and uncertainties. 
DeSpirito further cites the valuation gap between the Russell growth and value indexes, which is now at its widest since December 2000, which kickstarted a three-year bear market through 2002, during which value stocks outperformed growth.
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Shares of banks and financial services stocks are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) broadened its fixed-income lineup with two new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">target maturity ETFs</a>.
The iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBCA#NYSE">IBCA</a>) and the iShares iBonds Oct 2035 Term TIPS ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIL#NYSE">IBIL</a>) blend the features of conventional bonds with the convenience of stock-like trading.
Both IBCA and IBIL, which launched Wednesday, can be useful parts of a bond ladder <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1100663/000119312525062392/d887896d497k.htm">strategy</a>. This approach involves holding bond ETFs with various maturity dates so that investors can control interest rate risk and continue to earn a steady income.
When the bonds mature, investors can reinvest in new ones, with the potential advantage of higher interest rates. This flexibility renders target maturity ETFs a sensible option for those who wish to manage risk versus return in shifting market conditions.
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IBCA monitors and replicates the Bloomberg December 2035 Maturity Corporate Index but can also hold U.S. government securities, short-term paper, cash or cash equivalents, and money market funds. Under its prospectus, IBCA will liquidate on about December 15, 2035.
At its launch, IBCA&#8217;s portfolio concentrated on consumer goods and services and energy companies. It is a strong option for investors wanting long-term corporate bond exposure with a specific maturity date.
IBIL, on the other hand, is <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/products/342148/ishares-ibonds-oct-2035-term-tips-etf">designed </a>for investors who want protection against inflation. It tracks the ICE 2035 Maturity US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index, which is comprised of inflation-indexed U.S. Treasury securities due in 2035.
The majority of IBIL assets are invested in the index&#8217;s component securities, although at most 10% may be invested in options, futures, and swap agreements. The fund will expire around October 15, 2035, for a disciplined approach to inflation-protection investing.
BlackRock portfolio managers James Mauro and Karen Uyehara oversee IBC and IBIL. Both funds have a low-cost ratio of 0.10%. 
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>).
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro, on March 20, maintained NextEra Energy with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $95 to $97, supporting this view.
Cramer said BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) is a &#8220;true buy and homework&#8221; stock. &#8220;I am betting on Larry Fink [CEO of BlackRock],&#8221; he added.
BlackRock has further increased its investment in Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the company that&#8217;s primarily known for its large Bitcoin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NASDAQ">BTC</a>) reserves. A disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 6 shows that BlackRock&#8217;s investment portfolio now includes approximately 11.26 million shares. This move brings BlackRock&#8217;s total ownership in Strategy to 5%.
Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) is a &#8220;good&#8221; company, Cramer said.
On Wednesday, Stryker announced its intention to nominate Manny Maceda to the board of directors. Needham analyst Mike Matson reiterated a Buy rating on Stryker and maintained a $442 price target on March 21.
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After CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. was announced to have sold for a record $19 billion to a consortium led by BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), China is now scrutinizing Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing&#8216;s global business empire.
What Happened: Beijing has ordered state-owned companies to halt new partnerships with companies associated with Li Ka-shing, according to sources <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-27/china-said-to-pause-new-deals-with-li-ka-shing-family-after-panama-ports-deal">cited</a> by Bloomberg. 
Senior officials&#8217; edict, which appeared to be intended to comprehend the scope of the family&#8217;s foreign businesses, was released last week and has no bearing on current commercial partnerships.
The port transaction, which includes 43 facilities across 23 countries, has drawn attention following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s characterization of the deal as reclaiming strategic waterways from Chinese influence. Notably, the sale excludes ports in mainland China and Hong Kong, potentially <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44135570/blackrocks-22-8-billion-port-deal-includes-key-panama-assets-as-trumps-canal-remarks-draw-attention">limiting Beijing&#8217;s leverage</a>.
CK Hutchison did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: With operations mostly in Europe, North America, and Australia, CK Hutchison only receives 12% of its revenue from Hong Kong and mainland China.
The move comes amid complex geopolitical dynamics, including Panama Canal <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44135570/blackrocks-22-8-billion-port-deal-includes-key-panama-assets-as-trumps-canal-remarks-draw-attention">tensions and infrastructure repositioning</a>. BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink described the acquisition as securing &#8220;patient, long-term capital&#8221; in global maritime infrastructure.
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Dan Loeb&#8216;s Third Point LLC made major changes in the portfolio in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43755111/billionaire-investor-dan-loeb-boosts-stake-in-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-elon-musks-tesla-but-sold-these-three-mag-7-stocks-in-q4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the fourth quarter of 2024</a>.
Also, in February, the portfolio&nbsp;returned&nbsp;-2.3% on an NAV basis, underperforming the MSCI World Index (-0.7%) and the S&amp;P 500<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44384767/dan-loebs-portfolio-feels-the-strain-as-tesla-amazon-pge-lose-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Index (-1.3%) for the month</a>.
Reported in February, these five stocks—held as of Dec. 31, 2024—have each surged over 30% in the past year.
Financial company&nbsp;Brookfield Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>) shares jumped around 34.97% compared to its peer&nbsp;BlackRock, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), which rose 17.47% in the last&nbsp;year.
Third Point LLC held 4,990,000 shares of BN&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625001713/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">as&nbsp;</a>of the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase from 4,725,000 shares&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624005927/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in&nbsp;</a>the third quarter of 2024.
Wireless Telecommunication Services firm Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) stock rocketed around 137% in the past year compared to the Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Utilities &amp; Communication Services ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCU#NASDAQ">PSCU</a>), with growth of 15.86% and closest peer T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), which witnessed an increase of 60.74% in the same time frame.
Third Point held 6,000,000 shares&nbsp;of TDS as&nbsp;of the fourth quarter of 2024, which is a significant increase from 2,875,000 as of the third quarter of 2024.
Entertainment company Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) shares jumped 44.23% vs. Invesco S&amp;P Smallcap 600 Pure Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZG#NYSE">RZG</a>), which was up 2.27%, and its peer Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), which dipped 16.47% in the past year.
The investor held 3,750,000 shares&nbsp;as&nbsp;of CNK the fourth quarter of 2024, a significant reduction from 7,000,000 shares as of the third quarter of 2024.
Natural gas company EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) shares rose 55.51% in the past year compared to Invesco Energy Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PXE#NYSE">PXE</a>), which declined 15.43% in the same time frame.
Third Point held 2,950,000 EQT shares&nbsp;as&nbsp;of the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase from 1,950,000 shares as of the third quarter of 2024.
Tourism company Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) rose 48% in the last year. Loeb held 8,387,601 shares in the company in both the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink didn't dance around it. In a sit-down recently with Kayla Tausche of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/business/video/larry-fink-market-pullback-us-economy-blackrock-ceo-tausche-cnc-digvid">CNN</a>, he said out loud what a lot of Americans have probably suspected for a while: if you work for a Fortune 500 company, retirement isn't that scary. But if you don't? Well, good luck.
"One of the fundamental problems in America is retirement is not that bad of a problem for the top Fortune 500 companies," Fink said. "We are providing enough support to our employees where they're getting the adequacy of retirement. It's beyond that."
And that "beyond" is where things get dicey.
"We refuse to talk about how do we get more broadening of our economy with more Americans participating in that," he added. "And so that's why we have to have a conversation here in Washington. This has to be considered a national priority and a national promise to all Americans."
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Translation: The system works—if you're lucky enough to be inside it.
Fink was in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44427073/larry-fink-says-the-u-s-needs-a-social-security-plan-where-every-american-can-grow-with-our-economy">D.C. meeting with policymakers</a>, pushing for retirement to be treated as a national priority. And this isn't some sudden concern. In his <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter">2024 annual letter to shareholders</a>, he laid it all out: the system is leaving millions behind—57 million Americans, to be exact. That includes gig workers, restaurant staff, farmers, and anyone without access to a traditional employer-sponsored retirement plan.
BlackRock tried to chip away at the problem by expanding access to target date ETFs, which are like training wheels for retirement investing. But even Fink admitted there are limits. "Better investment products can help, but there are limits to what something like a target date fund can do," he wrote. The biggest hurdle? Just getting started.
Meanwhile, Australia's been busy showing everyone how it's done.
Under the Superannuation Guarantee, Australian employers have been contributing to workers' retirement since 1992—no matter if they're full-time, part-time, or gig workers. The result? Australia now has the fourth-largest retirement system in the world, despite being ranked 54th in population.
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Fink doesn't suggest copy-pasting Australia's system onto the U.S., but he thinks it's worth studying. "More should consider it," he said, pointing to 20 U.S. states, including Colorado and Virginia, that are testing state-run retirement programs to fill the gap.
Even employees who do have access to retirement plans are missing out.
According to Fink, about 17% of workers eligible for employer plans don't enroll. It's not because they've run the numbers and decided to skip it—it's usually because life gets in the way.
"It sounds trivial," he wrote, "but even the hour or so it takes someone to look through their work email inbox for the correct link to their company's retirement system… can be the unclearable hurdle."
Enter auto-enrollment. It's a tiny nudge with a massive impact. Studies show it boosts participation by nearly 50%. A new federal law will soon require companies that launch new 401(k) plans to auto-enroll workers, but Fink says there's still room to level up—like defaulting to higher contributions or matching funds.
And then there's the other half of the equation: spending the money.
Turns out, saving for retirement is only half the battle. The other half? Knowing how to spend it. BlackRock's 2018 study of 1,150 retirees found that even after 20 years of retirement, the average person had 80% of their pre-retirement savings still sitting there.
They weren't broke—they were worried. Only 32% said they felt comfortable spending their savings. Fink calls it the "retirement paradox": people who've saved enough are still afraid to touch it.
This anxiety traces back to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43216432/billionaire-blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-declares-no-one-should-have-to-work-longer-than-they-want-but-says-retiring-at-65-is-crazy">America's retirement makeover</a>. In the old days, pensions were the norm. Retire after a few decades, get a monthly check. Simple. But now? It's all defined contribution plans—401(k)s that follow workers from job to job. Or at least, they're supposed to.
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In reality, transferring a 401(k) is such a hassle that about 40% of people cash out their accounts when switching jobs. So instead of a steady paycheck in retirement, they're stuck solving a math problem: how much to withdraw, and how long it needs to last. Spoiler: most people aren't retirement actuaries.
To tackle the spending side of retirement, BlackRock rolled out LifePath Paycheck, a strategy now live and available through select retirement plans. It's designed to deliver pension-like income from a 401(k)—a predictable monthly paycheck, minus the guesswork.&nbsp;
This hybrid approach—offering both flexibility and security—can turn retirement from a math puzzle into something that actually feels manageable.
Fink thinks it could revolutionize how retirement works in America—and maybe even beyond. "Because while retirement is mainly a saving challenge," he wrote, "the data is clear: it's a spending one too."
Bottom line? The current system works great for those at the top. For everyone else, Fink's saying it out loud: the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">U.S. has a retirement problem</a>, and ignoring it won't make it go away.
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Asset management giant BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) is deepening its presence in the digital asset space with the launch of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">exchange-traded product (ETP)</a> in Europe, marking its first such initiative outside the U.S.
What Happened: The new product, named iShares Bitcoin ETP, will be available on Germany's Xetra exchange, as well as Euronext's Paris and Amsterdam platforms, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/blackrock-debuts-bitcoin-exchange-traded-product-in-europe?embedded-checkout=true">according</a> to Bloomberg.
It will trade under the tickers IB1T and BTCN, respectively. This move follows the company's highly successful rollout of its U.S.-based iShares Bitcoin Trust, which quickly amassed tens of billions in assets since launching in January 2024.
To attract early interest, BlackRock is offering the European ETP with an initial management fee of just 0.15%, discounted from its standard 0.25% until the end of the year. 
This temporary rate positions the fund among the most competitively priced crypto investment products in the region.
Manuela Sperandeo, who oversees iShares products in Europe and the Middle East at BlackRock, noted that the timing reflects a key moment in the digital asset investment landscape.
"We're seeing a shift where professional investors are now engaging more actively alongside established retail demand," she said.
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Why It Matters: While Europe has hosted crypto ETPs for some time, the overall market remains significantly smaller than its U.S. counterpart, with around $13.6 billion in assets under management across the region.
By contrast, BlackRock's U.S. Bitcoin product has rapidly become one of the most successful ETF launches in market history.
The physical Bitcoin held by the ETP will be stored by Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), which will serve as custodian.
The fund will be issued through a Swiss-based special purpose vehicle, and it is intended for both institutional participants and informed individual investors.
BlackRock's latest expansion highlights the firm's continued strategy of bringing traditional financial structures into the digital asset space, reinforcing Bitcoin's position as a mainstream investment option.
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During a high-level meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump hosted UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, marking a significant step in strengthening economic relations between <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44272280/3-stocks-investing-650-billion-in-the-u-s-should-you-invest" rel="noreferrer noopener">the United States and the United Arab Emirates.</a>
Sheikh Tahnoon, visiting Washington at the direction of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, was accompanied by an extensive delegation, including heads of major UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds and corporations, per a <a target="_blank" href="https://ae.usembassy.gov/thanks-to-president-trump-uae-announces-significant-investments-in-u-s-economy/#:~:text=Following%20the%20meeting%2C%20the%20UAE,%2C%20energy%2C%20and%20American%20manufacturing." rel="noreferrer noopener">statement </a>from the U.S. Embassy &amp; Consulate in the United Arab Emirates.
The key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework, signaling the UAE's commitment to substantially increasing its investments in the U.S. economy.
These investments will focus on critical sectors such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, energy, semiconductors, and American manufacturing.
This landmark agreement aims to bolster U.S. leadership in technology and infrastructure, with the UAE committing to invest significantly in the next-generation data centers, energy solutions, and advanced technology development.
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In addition to the broader framework, several UAE-based companies made significant announcements. For instance, Abu Dhabi-based MGX, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)
, and Global Infrastructure Partners welcomed NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and xAI into the AI Infrastructure Partnership, aimed at mobilizing up to $100 billion for data center and energy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, XRG, owned by ADNOC, committed to supporting U.S. natural gas production with a major investment in a LNG export facility in Texas.
Sheikh Tahnoon also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uae-embassy.org/news/tahnoon-bin-zayed-meets-donald-trump-discusses-strategic-partnership-prospects" rel="noreferrer noopener">praised </a>President Trump for his leadership, which he believes has stimulated foreign direct investment and fostered robust economic partnerships between the two nations.
As part of his official visit to the U.S., Sheikh Tahnoon met with Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss areas of economic and financial cooperation between the UAE and the U.S. and explore ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of both countries.
Both parties expressed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership, particularly in advanced technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about Social Security's future, advocating for a plan that would allow Americans to benefit more directly from the U.S. economy's growth. Fink's comments come as policymakers consider potential changes to the Social Security system, which faces long-term funding challenges.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fink's Vision for Social Security Reform</h2>
At the BlackRock retirement summit in Washington, D.C. this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44238063/2025-will-be-a-rocky-year-says-blackrocks-larry-fink-but-he-believes-the-world-and-the-us-will-get-by-and-th">Fink</a> expressed support for more individual ownership in the Social Security system, though he said he wouldn't call it privatization. "The problem we have now [is that] we have a plan called Social Security that doesn't grow with the economy," Fink said.
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Under the current pay-as-you-go model, payroll tax contributions from today's workers fund benefits for current retirees. Any surplus is invested in special Treasury bonds that earn a market rate of interest and are guaranteed by the U.S. government. Fink argued that a different approach—one where Americans could invest in the broader market—could lead to higher returns and greater financial security in retirement.
"If we create a plan that every American can grow with our economy, they're going to feel more attached to our economy," Fink said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Privatization Debate</h2>
The idea of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44252340/up-next-privatizing-social-security-warns-bernie-sanders-says-trump-wants-to-undermine-a-program-that-lifted-27-6m-from-poverty">privatizing Social Security</a> isn't new. In 2005, President George W. Bush proposed allowing workers to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal accounts tied to the stock market. Fink claimed that if Bush's plan had been implemented, Americans would have seen their retirement savings increase fourfold based on the returns of the S&amp;P 500.
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Supporters of privatization argue that investing in the market could generate higher returns than Treasury bonds, potentially boosting retirement benefits. Proponents believe privatization could increase the savings rate, produce better investment returns, and lead to higher payouts for retirees.
However, critics warn that market-based investments come with risks. Rep. John Larson (D-CT) told CNBC that during the 2008 financial crisis, the stock market plummeted, but Social Security continued to make payments without interruption. Larson said Americans now have to choose whether they want capitalism or the government to guarantee their retirement. He also said he believes the Trump administration's goal is to privatize Social Security.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Risks and Challenges</h2>
Opponents of privatization argue that transitioning to a market-based system could jeopardize the safety and predictability of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44368080/ssa-to-seek-100-recovery-on-social-security-overpayments-heres-what-this-means-for-your-benefits">Social Security benefits</a>. A shift to private accounts would require significant upfront funding to cover benefits for current retirees while younger workers contribute to their own accounts.
Critics also say that privatization could increase inequality, as wealthier Americans with greater financial literacy might benefit more from market-based returns. According to Investopedia, skeptics argue that privatization would expose Americans to higher investment risks and increased administrative costs.
Additionally, the Social Security Administration <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/oact/trsum/">projects</a> that its main trust fund will be depleted by 2033. Without changes, the program will only be able to pay about 79% of scheduled benefits after that year. Fink's proposal could provide an alternative funding solution, but it would require broad political and public support to become a reality.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finding a Path Forward</h2>
Lawmakers have proposed various strategies to shore up <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-that-payments-could-be-disrupted-soon">Social Security's finances</a>. Larson has introduced a plan to raise taxes on the wealthy and increase benefits, while others have suggested cutting benefits or raising the retirement age. However, bipartisan agreement on reform remains elusive.
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