BlackRock CEO: Very Optimistic About Market Performance in the Next 12 Months On July 15, 2026, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink @BlackRock shared in a CNBC interview that he is optimistic about market performance over the next 12 months, citing that the tech revolution will drive more companies to improve profit margins. He noted that compared to 2008, the current capital markets overall do not have excessive hidden leverage. Regarding the crypto market, he mentioned that there were previously too many over-leveraged participants, which necessitated a major shakeout. He believes the current market has now stabilized at this price level. Source: CNBC