BlackRock

BlackRock is one of the world's largest asset managers, and its investment views, ETF flows and product strategy are often seen as market bellwethers. Recent attention has centered on sharp inflows and outflows in spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the contraction in crypto market capitalization and deeper integration with DeFi. The firm has also launched a Taiwan-listed ETF offering global stock and bond exposure, while warning that expectations for Taiwan's AI supply chain are elevated. Its moves influence cryptocurrencies, global equities and bonds, and institutional asset allocation.