Major investment firm, BlackRock, acquires a significant sum of $916 million in two selected cryptocurrencies.
In a significant move, global asset management giant BlackRock has significantly increased its holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies over the past two weeks.
On July 16, 2025, BlackRock invested approximately $916 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, adding around 716,490 BTC (worth around $84.34 billion) and 2.02 million ETH (worth nearly $6.94 billion) to its portfolio. This marks a 3.23% increase in Bitcoin holdings and a valuation jump of 12.11% over just 16 days[2][4].
Earlier in the year, in the first half of 2025, BlackRock increased its crypto portfolio by nearly $24 billion, with Bitcoin holdings growing from $51.16 billion to $74.47 billion (a 31.3% increase) and Ethereum holdings up by over $678 million (16.15%). By mid-year, BlackRock held approximately 575,860 BTC and 1.17 million ETH, establishing itself as the largest institutional holder of digital assets[1].
More recently, on July 18, 2025, BlackRock made an additional Bitcoin purchase of about $750 million, pushing the total Bitcoin holdings value over $86.2 billion, reinforcing its dominant position and signaling sustained confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential[3].
BlackRock’s digital asset portfolio value grew from $54.77 billion at the start of 2025 to $78.67 billion by June 30, a 30.38% increase driven primarily by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows and direct asset accumulation[1]. The on-chain crypto portfolio increased by over $12 billion in July alone, reflecting broader diversification into other crypto assets alongside memecoins and traditional holdings[2].
These substantial increases have solidified BlackRock’s dominance as a major institutional player in the cryptocurrency market, significantly enhancing the value and exposure of its total investment portfolio to digital assets. The renewed institutional interest is due to geopolitical tensions, central bank rate stability, and the persistent demand for crypto ETFs[5].
BlackRock's Bitcoin holdings represent roughly 3.6% of the current circulating supply of 19.89 million BTC[6]. The surge in Bitcoin holdings comes amid renewed institutional interest, suggesting that BlackRock not only capitalized on price momentum but also actively accumulated into strength[7].
BlackRock's growing confidence in Ethereum's Layer 2 and DeFi infrastructure is evident, as the blockchain gears up for its next scalability phase[8]. The company also made minor entries into micro-cap tokens like MOG and IMAGE, further demonstrating its commitment to diversifying its crypto portfolio.
In summary, BlackRock’s recent weeks have seen a notable acceleration in crypto acquisition, adding nearly or over a billion dollars within just weeks, and pushing their total crypto portfolio well above $86 billion in Bitcoin alone, with Ethereum also growing substantially. This trend highlights BlackRock’s strategic positioning to meet growing investor demand and confidence in the evolving crypto space[1][2][3][4].
[1] BlackRock Increases Crypto Portfolio by $24 Billion in H1 2025 (CoinDesk, 2025) [2] BlackRock Buys $416 Million Worth of Bitcoin and $499 Million of Ethereum (Bloomberg, 2025) [3] BlackRock Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by $750 Million (Reuters, 2025) [4] BlackRock's Crypto Portfolio Surges to $91 Billion (Forbes, 2025) [5] Renewed Institutional Interest Drives Growth in Crypto Market (CNBC, 2025) [6] BlackRock's Bitcoin Holdings Outpace Most Sovereign Wealth Funds (Financial Times, 2025) [7] BlackRock's Bitcoin Accumulation Suggests Confidence in Long-Term Potential (Business Insider, 2025) [8] BlackRock Shows Growing Confidence in Ethereum's Layer 2 and DeFi Infrastructure (TechCrunch, 2025)
BlackRock's investment in Bitcoin and Ethereum on July 16, 2025, increased their portfolio value significantly, with a $916 million allocation that added approximately 716,490 BTC and 2.02 million ETH.
The company's crypto portfolio grew by over $12 billion in July 2025, reflecting not only investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum but also diversification into other crypto assets and micro-cap tokens.
By mid-2025, BlackRock's digital asset portfolio was valued at over $78.67 billion, making them the largest institutional holder of digital assets and reinforcing their position as a major player in the cryptocurrency market.
