Davos Signals Long-Term Embrace of Bitcoin and Blockchain

The World Economic Forum in Davos last week was dominated by US President Donald Trump. He praised the opportunities created by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Business leaders also emphasized blockchain solutions.

When the top figures from politics and business gather once a year in the remote town of Davos, major issues are discussed

Climate change, the global economy, and artificial intelligence (AI) are typical examples. Last week, US President Donald Trump was the star guest in Davos, and he brought the topic of cryptocurrencies with him.

High-ranking business representatives also used the forum to offer their perspectives on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, thus bringing blockchain solutions into focus. Three key points emerge from this that are important for investors in the medium and long term:

In Davos, Trump pledged to continue his ambitious crypto policy. The US is to become the “crypto capital of the world” under Trump, and the regulatory environment is to be made more favorable to the crypto industry through the Clarity Act. The mere fact that Trump gave Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies time during his globally televised appearance in Davos is viewed positively by observers.

The industry appreciates President Trump’s commitment. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, for example, spoke in Davos of an “all-time high” that the crypto industry and cryptocurrencies can expect in 2026. His argument: Team Trump’s efforts will pay off and lead to new investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as the funding of innovative projects.

In high finance, centered on Wall Street, Bitcoin and blockchain solutions are no longer viewed with suspicion but are seen as opportunities. Larry Fink, CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, set the tone in Davos. He stated that it was “necessary” to give the traditional financial system an “update” using blockchain.

This, he argued, would enable fee reductions, thereby strengthening the “democratization” of the financial sector. As early as December, Fink had already acknowledged Bitcoin’s potential role in government monetary policy and identified the tokenization of asset classes as a growth area.

Conclusion: Praise for Bitcoin and blockchain in Davos – but prices are falling

Anyone who thought that the praise heaped on Bitcoin and blockchain in Davos would trigger a crypto rally was mistaken. The looming shutdown in the US is dampening the mood, as is the experience that President Trump doesn’t always mean every announcement.

Furthermore, financial giants like BlackRock are working on their own blockchains instead of adopting existing solutions from the crypto industry. But anyone who, like the participants at the World Economic Forum, thinks in the long term has now realized: Ignoring Bitcoin and blockchain is likely to backfire financially.

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