BlackRock now holds over $100 billion in crypto
Main Idea
BlackRock's cryptocurrency holdings have significantly increased to $103.98 billion as of August 14, 2025, with notable growth in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, particularly a sharp rise in Ethereum investments.
Key Points
1. BlackRock's crypto portfolio consists of $89.27 billion in Bitcoin (743,310 BTC) and $14.71 billion in Ethereum (3.2 million ETH).
2. The firm's crypto holdings have seen a net increase of $49.15 billion since the start of 2025, when they were valued at $54.83 billion.
3. Ethereum holdings have surged by 198.64% in volume and over 309% in dollar value since January 2025, while Bitcoin holdings grew by 34.52% in volume and 74.48% in value.
4. The growth in Ethereum is attributed to ETF inflows, broader DeFi adoption, and optimism around Ethereum’s scaling roadmap.
5. BlackRock manages $12.53 trillion in total assets as of June 30, 2025, with its crypto investments signaling strong conviction in the asset class.
Description
BlackRock has crossed a new milestone in its digital asset strategy, with cryptocurrency holdings now at $103.98 billion as of August 14, 2025, according to Finbold analysis of data from blockchain intelligence platform Arkham . The portfolio includes $89.27 billion in Bitcoin (743,310 BTC) and $14.71 billion in Ethereum (3.2 million ETH). Notably, this marks a staggering $49.15 billion net increase since the start of 2025, when BlackRock’s crypto holdings stood at $54.83 billion, comprising $51...
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