Charles Schwab CEO "Macro environment in 2026 favorable to Bitcoin (BTC)"

Charles Schwab's chief executive officer (CEO) assessed that the macroeconomic environment toward 2026 could work in favor of Bitcoin (BTC).

According to foreign media on the 1st (local time), Rick Wurster (Rick Wurster), Charles Schwab CEO, said in a Schwab Network interview that despite recent market volatility, the overall macro environment is forming in a positive direction for Bitcoin.

He cited the possibility of quantitative easing, the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program, and weak demand for U.S. Treasuries as major background factors. CEO Wurster said, "The combination of these factors could create an environment favorable to scarce assets like Bitcoin."

In particular, he explained that if the easing bias in monetary policy resumes, demand for not only risk assets but also Bitcoin could gradually recover. He emphasized that changes in interest rate and liquidity conditions could affect asset allocation strategies.

However, he also said a cautious approach is needed regarding short-term price volatility. He added, "Even if the macro environment turns favorable, the market can go through repeated adjustment phases depending on various variables."

CEO Wurster's remarks have drawn attention to whether institutional investors' perspectives will change in the future, given that a leader in traditional finance mentioned Bitcoin as part of the macro asset environment.