Bitcoin, a real plan B for investors facing inflation

Can we keep denying the obvious? The role of big investors in Bitcoin's recent rise is clear now. Gone are the days when this asset was seen as just a tech trend or a libertarian dream.

Today, major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity are making it part of their plans. Bitcoin has moved out of tech circles and into mainstream business meetings. It's official: the serious investors are here to stay.

A poker game shows a man playing a Bitcoin card, surprising the officials in the background and adding drama to the scene.

In short

Bitcoin is now considered part of national reserves, including strategies by the US Treasury.
It’s becoming a key financial asset, with ETFs pulling in billions and attracting giants like BlackRock and Fidelity.
States like Texas are starting their own Bitcoin funds to boost their financial independence.
Its rise is driven by its ability to withstand crises, its limited supply, and its fit in the digital age.

When the wealthy push Bitcoin onto Wall Street

Bitcoin is no longer just a gamble for online communities. Since early 2025, Bitcoin ETFs are seeing over a billion dollars flow in daily. BlackRock’s IBIT fund alone has bought more than 700,000 Bitcoin, worth over $83 billion. This is a quiet but huge push forward.

This change is not just about money. It’s also political. Since Donald Trump’s return, the tone around crypto has shifted. The US isn’t fighting cryptocurrencies anymore. It’s trying to regulate and integrate them. The US Treasury now holds Bitcoin. The new law called the Genius Act sets rules for stablecoins, making sure they are backed by US Treasury bonds.

This shift makes the dollar more flexible than before.

This isn’t just a trend. Big names like Fidelity and many pension funds are adding 1 to 3 percent of their assets in crypto.

From Countries to States: When Bitcoin becomes part of public funds

This shift reaches beyond Wall Street. It goes into government offices. In March 2025, the US created a Bitcoin reserve like it does with gold or oil. Texas, Arizona, and New Hampshire also made their own funds, separate from the federal reserve. Texas sees itself as a leader with its new law.

Why this move? Because Bitcoin offers things other assets can’t during geopolitical troubles. It resists sanctions, stays functional in digital formats, and moves easily across borders. During the Ukraine war, charities raised over $100 million in Bitcoin to avoid banking blockages.

A chart shows how Bitcoin compares to other reserves.

Since the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Bitcoin spiked 40 percent, while US banking stocks fell by 25 percent. Every crisis adds to Bitcoin’s reputation. It’s no longer a wild card; it’s a strong option.

Central banks are watching. Some see Bitcoin as a sign that a country is ready for future finance.

David Sacks, the “crypto czar” at the White House, says the US will keep its Bitcoin in reserve. It’s seen as a safe storage place, like a digital Fort Knox.

Yes, Bitcoin can be volatile. Bob Elliott notes that since 2021, gold and Bitcoin have performed similarly. But gold is less volatile and less linked to stocks.

Many overlook the fact that Bitcoin’s volatility is falling. Its yearly inflation rate dropped below 0.83% after the 2024 halving. The network’s reliable with 99.98% uptime and a hashrate of 900 EH.

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