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BlackRock increases Bitcoin investments by 40% in the first quarter of 2025
Key points:
BlackRock is raising its Bitcoin holdings by nearly 40% in the first quarter of 2025.
Investments related to Bitcoin are growing to $5.4 billion.
Institutional interest in Bitcoin remains strong as holdings in exchange-traded funds expand.
ChainCatcher news reported that BlackRock's investments in Bitcoin significantly increased in the first quarter of 2025. This includes a notable rise in instant Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and stocks like MicroStrategy.
This increase reflects the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, as asset values rise from $3.9 billion to $5.4 billion.
BlackRock increases Bitcoin holdings by 40% in the first quarter of 2025
The latest 13F report from BlackRock shows an almost 40% increase in Bitcoin-related holdings, expanding its influence in cryptocurrency markets. The company's investments now include 5.85 million shares in IBIT, valued at $274 million, and a significant rise in MicroStrategy shares to over $4.15 billion. Market analysts indicate that this increase in investment may reflect a broader institutional shift towards Bitcoin as a major digital asset
