BlackRock Increases Its Bitcoin Reserves to $58 Billion, CEO Predicts Strong Appreciation
- BlackRock expands stake and holds 2,7% of Bitcoin
- CEO Larry Fink sees sovereign wealth fund-driven appreciation
- IBIT ETF registers strong demand and attracts institutional investors
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional $1 billion in the past week. With this new purchase, the firm now holds 572.616 BTC, valued at approximately $58,43 billion, representing 2,7% of the total Bitcoin supply in circulation. BlackRock’s increased exposure to the digital asset reinforces growing institutional adoption and a long-term view on Bitcoin’s appreciation.
BLACKROCK BOUGHT $1 BILLION OF BITCOIN THIS WEEK
THEY NOW HOLD 2.7% OF THE TOTAL BTC SUPPLY pic.twitter.com/bxL2hY8j5E
— Arkham (@arkham) January 26, 2025
In addition to Bitcoin, the asset manager has a diversified portfolio of cryptocurrencies, including US$3,75 billion in Ethereum (ETH) and US$72,02 million in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. This portfolio signals the company's growing interest not only in Bitcoin, but in other crypto assets with relevance in the market. BlackRock's move follows a global trend of institutional investors seeking exposure to digital assets as a form of diversification and protection against macroeconomic uncertainties.
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink made a projection bold about the future of Bitcoin. According to him, if sovereign wealth funds start to allocate between 2% and 5% of their portfolios to the asset, as a form of protection against economic and political risks, the cryptocurrency could reach extremely high values. Fink stated that Bitcoin offers a viable alternative for countries and institutions concerned about the devaluation of their local currencies and financial instability. “If you are afraid of the devaluation of your currency or the economic or political stability of your country, you can have an international instrument called Bitcoin that will overcome these local fears.”
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), an exchange-traded fund focused on Bitcoin, has also been performing impressively in the market. In a single trading day, IBIT recorded a volume of over US$1 billion in the first two hours, signaling strong demand from investors. This result solidifies the ETF as one of the main options for exposure to Bitcoin within the traditional financial market.
At the time of publication, the price of Bitcoin was quoted at US$102.806, up 3.2% in the last 24 hours.
BlackRock’s recent move reinforces the confidence of large institutions in the appreciation of Bitcoin and its consolidation as a highly relevant asset. The search for decentralized alternatives that are resistant to economic crises has been a determining factor in the increased interest of institutional investors. Meanwhile, expectations about the impact of new institutional adoptions continue to grow, propelling the cryptocurrency market to a new level.
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