BlackRock: 2026 to be a turning point for crypto accessibility

BlackRock predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal year for significantly improving cryptocurrency accessibility for retail investors, CNBC reported. In an interview with the outlet, Jay Jacobs, BlackRock's Head of Active ETFs, stated that although spot Bitcoin ETFs have been available for two years, the concept remains new to investors. He explained that investors are just now beginning to understand how to incorporate Bitcoin into their portfolios. Jacobs added that the growing number of options to access crypto via ETFs is leading both individuals and advisors to expand their market participation. He also noted that regulatory barriers, which previously restricted trading of products like BlackRock's IBIT on certain platforms, are gradually being resolved.