BlackRock's Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick, has characterized Bitcoin as a 'sovereign store of value' and a modern alternative to gold. He recommends a 1-2% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin for diversification, highlighting its low long-term correlation with stocks despite inherent volatility. Mitchnick also pointed out a demographic shift with younger investors preferring Bitcoin over gold, and noted increasing corporate openness to Bitcoin exposure. BlackRock's investment model distinguishes between short-term traders and long-term investors, with the latter group driving structural demand for Bitcoin. While stablecoins are gaining traction in the payments sector, Bitcoin continues to be viewed primarily as a store of value.