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BlackRock’s crypto portfolio has shifted significantly over the past week, with blockchain data showing a sharp reduction in its Ethereum holdings alongside renewed accumulation of Bitcoin. According to data retrieved by Finbold from on-chain intelligence from Arkham, BlackRock’s Ethereum position fell from 3.78 million ETH worth $16.82 billion on September 5 to 3.66 million ETH worth $15.91 billion on September 12. That marks a reduction of 115,950 ETH, equating to more than $913 million in value within just seven days.  BlackRock’s Ethereum holdings. Source: Arkham Ethereum’s share of BlackRock’s crypto exposure dropped from 16.7% to 15.7%, a clear tilt away from the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. BlackRock boosts its BTC holdings In contrast, BlackRock added to its Bitcoin position. Holdings rose from 747,470 BTC ($83.53 billion) to 751,400 BTC ($85.62 billion) over the same period. An increase of 3,930 BTC, worth more than $2.09 billion, ...

BlackRock plans to begin tokenizing funds with real-world assets and stocks on blockchain, sources tell Bloomberg. The New York-based firm is working on tokenizing funds tied to real-world assets, such as stocks, subject to regulatory considerations. JUST IN: BlackRock to tokenize funds with real-world assets and stocks on blockchain. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 11, 2025 BlackRock launched a tokenized money-market fund known as BUIDL in 2024. The fund has grown to more than $2 billion and is popular on crypto platforms. BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF launch has also seen huge success in the past year as one of the best-performing ETFs on the entire market. For context, tokenization refers to the process of using blockchain technology to convert RWAs like stocks, U.S. Treasuries, and real estate into tradable tokens. Tokenization not only digitizes assets but also makes them fractional and accessible assets available for 24/7 trading. BlackRock Explores Tradable ETF...

BlackRock significantly expanded its exposure to digital assets in the first half of 2025, adding nearly $24 billion to its cryptocurrency portfolio.  According to Finbold’s H1 2025 Crypto Market Report, the asset manager’s holdings surged from $54.77 billion on January 1 to $78.67 billion by June 30, a 30.38% gain. Bitcoin accounted for the bulk of the growth. BlackRock’s BTC holdings jumped from $51.16 billion to $74.47 billion, an increase of $23.3 billion, or 31.3%. Ethereum also contributed meaningfully, rising from $3.53 billion to $4.21 billion, up $678.95 million or 16.15%. This sharp increase stems from inflows into BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs, which began trading earlier this year. To back these products with real assets, BlackRock made substantial on-chain purchases of BTC and ETH throughout the first half of 2025. BlackRock’s Q1 crypto holdings By the end of Q1 2025, BlackRock held approximately 575,860 BTC and 1.17 million ...

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Just two months into the year, the US stock market has struggled to find its footing. There is no shortage of uncertainties shaping the market that have hindered a host of companies. Yet, there is no denying that Alphabet (GOOGL) may be among the most undervalued stocks of 2025. BlackRock is among the many experts who predict many mega-cap stocks to drive the US equity this year. Moreover, analysts project 18% earnings growth for the tech sector compared to 11% within broader indexes. The question is, where does the Google parent company fit into these and a thriving AI sector? Source: Blog Sphere Also Read: Alphabet (GOOGL) AI Called ‘Once in a Generation’ as Stock Eyes $220? Alphabet May Well Be The Most Undervalued Stock of 2025, and Here’s Why The last two years have seen both AI and tech drive increased investment into the US stock market. There is no shortage of companies looking to gain an edge, as firms like Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT) battle it out. ...

On the heels of his most recent CPAC 2025 appearance, Michael Saylor Strategy has purchased another $1.99 billion in Bitcoin. Amid its ongoing 21/21 plan, the company has resumed its BTC purchasing strategy, according to Taylor’s most recent post to X (formerly Twitter). According to the firm’s founder, they have added another 20,356 BTC to its holdings at an average cost of $97,514 per bitcoin. Moreover, the move brings the company closer to the 500k mark, with its total holdings reaching 499,096 BTC at a total value of more than $33 billion. JUST IN: Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy buys another 20,356 Bitcoin worth $1.99 billion. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) February 24, 2025 Also Read: Michael Saylor’s Strategy Proposes $2B Plan For Bitcoin Purchase Michael Saylor’s Strategy Adds to Bitcoin Stash as Even More Buying May Be On The Way Earlier this month, Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy enacted a rebrand. Specifically, it would do away with the name and move forw...

The Ethereum price dropped 2% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2,635 as of 09:23 p.m. EST on trading volume that rose 2% to $30.8 billion. This comes as the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will decide on April 9 whether to approve options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust. 🇺🇸 SEC has delayed BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF options The SEC has delayed its decision on BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF options until April 9, 2025 likely pending Paul S. Atkins' confirmation. Meanwhile, CBOE has filed a 19b-4 rule change proposal with the SEC to enable… pic.twitter.com/s4xO08hVaD — Cult of Blockchain (@BlockchainCult) February 7, 2025 BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF was approved along with eight others in May 2024 and began trading over the summer. Later, Nasdaq, on behalf of BlackRock, filed a rule change in August to list and trade options of the iShares Ethereum Trust.  Ethereum Price Could Still Soar ...

One of the most important developments of the year may go down as one of the biggest debuts ever, as BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF has been called the ‘greatest launch in ETF history’ according to Bloomberg. Indeed, the $11.5 trillion asset manager iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) quickly became one of the firm’s biggest funds. The product first launched in January alongside ten other Bitcoin-based ETFs. Their arrival marked a shifting tide, as it propelled the leading cryptocurrency into a new realm of prominence. A massive reason for that was BlackRock and the role it took in facilitating that rise. JUST IN: BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF is the "greatest launch in ETF history," Bloomberg reports. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 30, 2024 Also Read: BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Its Gold ETF BlackRock Bitcoin ETF May be Greatest Launch Amid BTC’s Rapid 2024 Rise This year has proven to be a game-changer for the cryptocurrency sector. The asset cla...

Bitcoin ETFs are setting unprecedented records as BlackRock‘s offerings lead both U.S. and European markets. Recent data shows $6 billion in new investments across major cryptocurrency investment funds. This growth proves more big institutions are joining the market. BlackRock’s success brings new competition to European Bitcoin funds. Source: Yahoo Finance Also Read: What’s the Worth of Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Portfolio? Bitcoin ETFs Surging with Record Inflows & BlackRock Leading the European Market Source: Watcher Guru BlackRock’s Market Dominance PAST 48 HOURS: BLACKROCK AND FIDELITY BOUGHT OVER HALF A BILLION USD OF ETH pic.twitter.com/44N5mRAT5O — Arkham (@arkham) December 11, 2024 BlackRock now controls large shares of both Bitcoin and Ethereum investments through regulated funds. Their Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has more assets than 50 European ETFs combined. Recent reports confirm that IBIT owns nearly half of all Bitcoin ETF assets. This rapid growth show...

In what is certainly a testament to the investment products’ success, BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF now holds more than $21 billion in BTC. Indeed, the $9 trillion asset management firm has officially surpassed 300,000 Bitcoin in assets under management. The feat is even more impressive when considering the timeline of the recent milestone. Indeed, the crypto-based exchange-traded product has only been trading for five months, with the offering officially going live on January 11th. Since then, the firm’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has become the market’s most successful. Source: Watcher.Guru Also Read: Vanguard Hires Former BlackRock ETF Head as New CEO BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Passes 300,000 BTC in AUM As we approach the midpoint of the year, crypto-based ETFs have dominated the conversation within the finance sector. Bitcoin had seen its offering approved in January, with Ethereum following that with an approval last month. Although the latter has yet...

Jeffrey Rosenberg, the systemic multi-strategy fund portfolio manager at BlackRock, says that the FED’s decision to not raise Interest Rates Wednesday marks a “green light” for investors. According to Rosenberg, the Fed “is very happy with what they’ve seen,” and “you can’t really fight this until there is some kind of fundamental data from the economy side that pushes back.” Also Read: Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Yields across the maturity spectrum tumbled, led by short maturities that are most sensitive to changes in monetary policy. The two-year notes plunged as much as 31 basis points to 4.42%. On the other end, the five-year notes fell below 4%, becoming the first Treasury security to pay a rate that low since August. JUST IN: BlackRock says FED Chair Jerome Powell's speech is a "green light for investors." — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 13, 2023 Asked about the sharp rise ...