Part 6/12:
The Deep Dive: Changing Minds and Strategies
What truly marked Fink’s transformation was his own intellectual journey. Stating that he was a “proud skeptic,” he started studying Bitcoin deeply. This wasn’t a superficial trend chase but an honest reevaluation of his beliefs. He recognized Bitcoin’s core attributes: a fixed supply capped at 21 million, decentralized control, and resistance to inflation.
He began referring to Bitcoin as “digital gold,” appreciating its similarity to traditional gold-backed assets but with an essential digital upgrade. For Fink, Bitcoin was not just an asset but a safeguard—a lifeboat amidst global debt and geopolitical instability.