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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT has become the asset manager’s third-highest revenue-generating ETF just 18 months after its launch, according to data shared by Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor responded to the milestone by predicting that IBIT will soon become BlackRock’s number one revenue-generating ETF. The IBIT fund has […] The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF rapidly climbs to third in revenue, nears top spot appeared first on CryptoSlate.

UniCredit has introduced a structured investment certificate that offers full capital protection at maturity while tracking BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for up to 85 % of its gains. Running 1–28 July, the five-year product is open to Italy-based professional clients. The post UniCredit Launches Capital-Protected Bet on BlackRock’s $75B Bitcoin ETF – Upside Capped at 85% appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s ETF is nearing the $70 billion mark as Bitcoin transactions continue to be dominated by large investors. Update June 20, 1:49 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include quotes from Brickken analyst Enmanuel Cardozo. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is nearing the $70 billion mark in assets under management, signaling growing interest from institutional investors even as retail inflows appear to be slowing. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquired over $69.7 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, representing over 3.25% of the total BTC supply. Read more

Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […] The post Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto.com and Deribit will soon accept BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, a tokenized money market fund backed by U.S. Treasurys, as collateral on their exchanges. The post BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund to Become Accepted as Collateral on Crypto.com and Deribit appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has slipped 3% to $2,555 yet has maintained its month-long range as whales bought nearly 800,000 ETH a day, and ETFs have absorbed $21 million in a single session. Analysts note a golden cross has emerged and believe holding the 50-day average could open a pathway to $3,000 and beyond. The post Ethereum Whales Snap Up 871K ETH; BlackRock and Fidelity Bets Indicate Imminent $3K Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

How Much Bitcoin Does BlackRock Own and Why It Matters in 2025. BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has marked a new era in institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Since its launch on Jan. 11, 2024, IBIT has grown at a pace that few expected, and no other ETF has matched. As of June 10, 2025, BlackRock holds over 662,500 BTC, accounting for more than 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. At today’s prices, that’s $72.4 billion in Bitcoin exposure, a staggering figure by any measure. Read more

BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) expanded by about $1 billion between March 26 and June 11, representing roughly half of the $2 billion growth of the tokenized US treasuries market in the period. According to rwa.xyz data, BUIDL’s size is $2.89 billion as of June 11. It is the largest tokenized money fund, […] The post BlackRock’s BUIDL nears $3B, registers 3x increase in less than 90 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Strategy Inc vs. IBIT: Best Bitcoin Proxy Stock in 2025? When investors want exposure to Bitcoin without actually holding it, they often turn to what’s known as a Bitcoin proxy stock. These are equities or funds that mirror Bitcoin’s price movements, offering a way into the crypto market through traditional finance. Two of the most prominent examples today are Strategy Inc (formerly MicroStrategy) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) crossed $70 billion in assets under management (AUM) on June 6, being the fastest to reach this mark in just 341 trading days.  Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported the milestone on X, noting that the fund beat the previous speed record of 1,691 days set by […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT rockets to $70B in 341 days, 5x faster than previous record appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors, the latest crypto developments in Russia left many retail players unimpressed. Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest stock exchange, launched futures trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as the fund climbed into the world’s top 25 ETFs by assets under management (AUM). MOEX introduced a futures contract tied to IBIT on June 4, according to an announcement by the exchange. The new investment product is accessible exclusively to accredited investors, with MOEX planning to introduce qualification testing from June 23. Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a sharp reversal on May 30, recording $430.8 million in outflows and ending a 31-day inflow streak. The post BlackRock’s IBIT Sees $430M Outflow, Ending 31-Day Inflow Streak appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock ended its spot Bitcoin ETF inflow streak with its largest outflow on record, nearly $12.7 million more than its previous biggest outflow day. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has ended its 31-day spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streak with its biggest recorded outflow day since the product launched in January 2024. On May 30, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended its significant inflow streak with its largest daily outflow of $430.8 million, according to Farside data. Before this, IBIT’s largest outflow day was on Feb. 26, with $418.1 million in outflows. ETF analyst Nate Geraci said in a May 31 X post, “What a run over the past 30+ days, though.” Geraci highlighted that BlackRock is “now pushing” approximately $70 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings since it launched. “Not sure I have words to describe how ridiculous this is,” Geraci said. Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted consistent capital for over a month, signaling sustained institutional interest in the top crypto. According to data from SoSoValue, IBIT has recorded 31 consecutive trading days without net outflows since April 14. The only exception was May 13, when flows remained flat. Despite that pause, the ETF has […] The post Bitcoin low volatility fuels BlackRock’s IBIT 31-day inflow run and $72B asset surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

sBUIDL can be used as collateral, traded or deployed in DeFi protocols while maintaining exposure to yield from underlying Treasurys. SBUIDL is BlackRock’s first tokenized fund with native decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities. SBUIDL is the DeFi-compatible version of BlackRock’s $1.7-billion tokenized money market fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). BlackRock’s sBUIDL fund is more than just a digitized version of a treasury; it’s a glimpse into a future where traditional finance flows through decentralized pipes.  Read more

BlackRock and Circle IPO: BlackRock has moved to buy roughly 10 % of Circle’s planned $624 million offering, deepening ties with the USDC reserve fund it manages. Interest from Ark Invest and oversubscribed orders suggest renewed confidence in crypto-linked listings ahead of pricing on June 4. The post BlackRock to Buy Stake in Circle Internet Ahead of IPO: Bloomberg Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock plans to acquire approximately 10% of the shares offered in Circle’s initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg News reported on May 28. People familiar with the matter said Circle and its shareholders, including co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire, are seeking to raise $624 million through the offering.  Orders for the offering have reportedly exceeded the […] The post BlackRock reportedly plans to acquire a 10% stake in Circle’s upcoming IPO appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Asset managers BlackRock and ARK Invest have indicated interest in acquiring over $150 million in Circle’s shares BlackRock is reportedly planning to take a significant stake in Circle’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO). According to a May 28 Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources, BlackRock is looking to purchase roughly 10% of the offering. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is aiming to raise $624 million in its initial public offering Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management is also interested in buying $150 million worth of shares in the offering, the report said.  Read more

The $11 trillion asset manager reported holding more than 2.1 million shares of IBIT as of March 31. BlackRock’s in-house portfolio has been quietly accumulating shares of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), underscoring the asset manager’s growing commitment to the cryptocurrency as part of a broader diversification strategy. As of March 31, 2025, the BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio held 2,123,592 shares of the company’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at $99.4 million, according to filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). That’s a notable uptick from Dec. 31, 2024, when the portfolio held 1,691,143 IBIT shares.  BlackRock’s IBIT was among 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs approved by the SEC in January 2024. Since then, it has emerged as the largest fund in its category with more than $72 billion in net assets, according to Bitbo data. Read more

BlackRock’s quantum computing warning serves as a call to action for the cryptocurrency ecosystem to address the looming challenges. In a rare move, BlackRock has quietly added a new line to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing — and it is turning heads. The update, submitted in early May 2025, flags quantum computing as a potential risk to Bitcoin’s long-term security. The filing specifically warns that if quantum tech advances far enough, it could break the cryptographic systems that secure Bitcoin.  Read more