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While Bitcoin (BTC) has had a volatile few days, institutional demand for the largest cryptocurrency continues to grow. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in particular has once again made significant strides, continuing its long inflow streak and demonstrating its dominance in the sector. As reported by Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas, the fund has seen approximately $5.175 billion in monthly inflows and now boasts $84.08 billion in assets under management. This makes IBIT the second-best exchange-traded fund (ETF) in terms of monthly inflows, surpassed only by Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). ETF inflows. Source: Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) Can BlackRock become number one? While BlackRock’s performance is already remarkable, some investors believe it could gain even momentum, especially in light of the new regulatory shifts proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Namely, on July 29, the SEC increased the maximum number of opti...

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), continues to assert its dominance in the cryptocurrency space with a massive Ethereum (ETH) purchase worth over $1 billion in 48 hours.  On-chain data shows that on July 17, BlackRock’s Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETHA) recorded its largest single-day net inflow ever, pulling in 148,585 ETH, worth approximately $510 million. The buying spree continued on July 18, with the firm acquiring an additional 158,875 ETH valued at $574 million. In total, BlackRock purchased 307,461 ETH, valued at $1.11 billion, across the two days, according to data obtained by Finbold from Lookonchain on July 19. Following this accumulation, BlackRock’s total Ethereum holdings surged to 2.46 million ETH, equivalent to $8.9 billion as of July 18. Black Ethereum ETF holdings. Source: BlackRock ETHNA leads Ethereum ETF inflows  Notably, the significant purchases by BlackRock helped lead the Ethereum ETF market at th...

According to a Reuters report of BlackRock’s Q3 fixed income outlook note, the world’s largest asset manager is concerned about the rising US government debt. The financial institution believes that the surging debt could drain investor interest in US long-dated treasuries and the US dollar. Investors could instead look outside the US for investment opportunities. Also Read: BRICS: 50+ Nations Now Use Yuan, Rupee, Ruble, Not US Dollar in Trade De-Dollarization May Gain As US Debt Rises Source: Watcher.Guru According to BlackRock’s fixed income executives, de-dollarization risks could increase due to rising government debt. According to the report, “ We’ve been highlighting the precarious position of the US government’s indebtedness for some time now, and, if left unchecked, we view debt as the single greatest risk to the ‘special status’ of the US in financial markets. “ President Trump’s tariffs have led to substantial market fluctuations...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, added another $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet over the past week, buying every single day, according to fresh data from Arkham Intelligence reviewed by Finbold. BlackRock 1-week BTC purchases. Source: Arkham The firm now holds 669,523 BTC, valued at $71.68 billion as of June 14, with Bitcoin trading at $107,054. That puts BlackRock within striking distance of the 670,000 mark, a position so large that it now commands direct influence over market structure, ETF flows, and institutional sentiment. Arkham’s wallet visualisation shows steady, daily accumulation routed through a complex network of custodial wallets, suggesting automated purchase execution aligned with inflows to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). BlackRock builds Bitcoin position The underlying message? BlackRock sees this not as a volatile asset but as strategic collateral. Bitcoin is being absorbed into long-horizon portfolios...

Bitcoin has soared to a new all-time high (ATH), vaulting past tech giants Google and Amazon in market cap amid surging institutional demand, led by BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. BTC soared to a record peak of $111,861.22, but has since retraced to trade at $110,732.10 as of 10:41 a.m. EST.  The recent surge in the BTC price not only saw the total crypto market capitalization rise over 4% to above $3.5 trillion, it also saw Bitcoin’s total valuation surpass that of Amazon and Google.  Bitcoin’s current market cap stands at over $2.2 trillion, taking it ahead of Google’s $2.05 trillion and Amazon’s $2.13 trillion, according to Companiesmarketcap. BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Posts Highest Inflows In 2 Weeks Bitcoin’s new ATH came as spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) recorded $607.1 million in net daily inflows on May 21, data from Farside Investors shows.  BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, which is the leader in terms of cumulative ...

According to Farside Investors, BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin (BTC) ETF purchased more than $2.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency in the last week of April 2025. The world’s largest asset manager purchased $970.9 million worth of the cryptocurrency on Apr. 28. BlackRock’s buying spree coincides with BTC’s recent rally to the $95,000 price level. Also Read: Dogecoin: How High Can DOGE Rise Once Its ETF Goes Live? Source: Farside Investors BlackRock Pushes Bitcoin Past $95,000 Source: Watcher Guru The latest market rally is most likely due to institutional purchases. Most retail investors are likely sitting this rally out. BlackRock’s over $2.5 billion purchase may have pushed BTC’s price above $95,000 earlier today. Other bullish developments may have aided in BTC’s rally. The SEC has appointed pro-BTC candidate Paul Atkins as its head. Many anticipate a more relaxed environment for the crypto industry under his watch. Also Read: Bessent Says Inter...

$10 trillion asset manager BlackRock has officially registered as a crypto asset firm in the UK, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. It joins a list that includes the likes of Coinbase, PayPal, and Revolut to register as such in the UK. This allows BlackRock to operate its new European Bitcoin exchange-traded product as a UK entity. JUST IN: BlackRock officially registers as a crypto asset firm in the UK. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 1, 2025 “We have rejected submissions that didn’t include key components necessary for us to carry out an assessment, or the poor quality of key components meant the submission was invalid,” the FCA says on its website. Also Read: BRICS President Eyes Increased De-Dollarization as US Trade War Lingers BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETP was listed on the Euronext stock markets in Paris and Amsterdam last week. It launched with a fee waiver of 10 basis points. This reduces its expense ratio to 0.15% until the end of the year. “It reflects...

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF saw a record $332 million net outflow on Thursday, the largest since its launch a year ago. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), which holds over $53 billion in net assets, reported $332.6 million in net outflows on January 3, exceeding the previous record of $188.7 million in net outflows that happened on Christmas Eve. BlackRock's IBIT ETF saw a record outflow after a banner year — a net $333M left it on Jan. 2 amid on a third consecutive day of outflows. Its longest losing streak is not necessarily alarming, as it could have been due to portfolio rebalancing or profit taking. #Bitcoin #crypto — EarnBIT (@Earnbit2) January 3, 2025 IBIT experienced $2.26 billion in trading volume yesterday, based on SoSoValue data. Neal Wen, the Head of Global Business Development at Kronos Research, said that investors “often rebalance their portfolios to align with asset allocation targets.” “The large outflows fro...

BlackRock’s iShares Spot Bitcoin ETF has exceeded its iShares Gold Trust in assets under management. The IBIT Bitcoin trust has reached $33.1 billion, with the recent US election being a catalyst for investor inflows and Bitcoin prices. JUST IN: BlackRock's #Bitcoin ETF is now larger than its Gold ETF. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) November 8, 2024 On election night in the US, Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high as the voting returns favored Donald Trump. The former President and new president-elect has been open about his support for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, calling himself the “crypto president.” As a result of the newfound hype around Bitcoin in November, interest in the asset and other cryptocurrencies has risen. While Gold (XAU/USD) has also recently seen an all-time high, Bitcoin quickly eclipsed it as one of the most popular non-fiat assets in the world. BlackRock’s ETFs display this change, as its Spot Bitcoin ETF has now surpassed its Gold...

Asset management titan BlackRock has become the third largest holder of Bitcoin (BTC), and is on track to become the top holder by late next year. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) holds over 350,000 Bitcoins, the asset manager’s website shows. With the current price of the leading crypto, the dollar value of the fund’s holdings stands at more than $20.8 billion. Binance And Satoshi Nakamoto The Only BTC Holders Above BlackRock The top two holders of Bitcoin above BlackRock’s IBIT are the crypto exchange platform Binance and the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. ”Didn’t realize US ETFs are on track to pass Satoshi in bitcoin held in October,” said Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. “BlackRock alone is already #3 and on pace to be #1 late next year, and will likely stay there for a very long time.” Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US collectively hold 909,700 BTC. Didn’t realize US ETFs are...

Despite the recent break in inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock believes that a new wave of investors is on the horizon. Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets for BlackRock, anticipates that financial institutions such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and endowments will start trading in spot ETFs in the coming months. JUST IN: BlackRock says sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and endowments will trade spot #Bitcoin ETFs soon. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 2, 2024 Mitchnick revealed in an interview that BlackRock is witnessing a renewed interest in Bitcoin, with discussions revolving around allocation and portfolio construction.  Also read: AI Predicts Gold Price for May 2024 Pent-Up Demand Drives Impressive Bitcoin ETF Inflows Since their approval in January, Bitcoin spot ETFs have accumulated more than $76 billion. This demonstrates the pent-up demand for these products. Some registered investment advisors (RIAs) are already of...

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund issuers accumulated an additional 10,667 Bitcoin (BTC) to their holdings by the fifth trading day, paralleling an uptick in trading volumes. According to data from the X account CC15Capital Bitcoin worth approximately $440 million was acquired by funds taking part in recent ETF approval. BlackRock’s ETF made the most considerable purchase with 8,700 BTC on Jan. 17, valued at nearly $358 million. FINAL Day 5 Update for 1/17 #Bitcoin ETF Holdings$GBTC finally posted their data, showing 10,824 $BTC outflow. On a net basis, ETFs bought 10,667 #Bitcoin on Day 5. Ready for 1/18 reports $IBIT $FBTC $ARKB $BITB $BRRR $BTCO $HODL $EZBC $BTCW $DEFI $GBTC pic.twitter.com/WFEkvStjBc — CC15Capital (@Capital15C) January 18, 2024 Collectively, nine ETFs, excluding Grayscale, have amassed close to 68,500 BTC since their inception, now valued at around $2.8 billion. The recent acquisitions of Bitcoin by various ETFs have been counterbalanced by ong...

FTX Releases List of “363 Sales Parties” According to a court filing on June 22 in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, FTX’s consultant Alvarez & Marsal released a list of “363 Sales Parties”. It means entities interested in part or whole for the restart of FTX 2.0 and were contacted and signed a non-disclosure agreement seeking more details about the restructuring and reboot of the exchange. advertisement Notable names in the 363 Sales Parties include Nasdaq , Ripple Labs, Galaxy Digital, BlackRock, Tribe Capital, Robinhood, NYDIG, and OKCoin. However, this won’t be the exclusive list of potential buyers or investors, but parties interested in the crypto exchange. FTX Debtors plan to conduct the sale process in Q3 or Q4 of this year and select a “stalking-horse bidder.” One among these companies will likely be the staking-horse bidder. Companies are also looking to invest in FTX 2.0 as the team under CEO John Ray ...