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Cryptocurrency News Articles
BlackRock Escalates Its Power in Cryptocurrency, Reveals Arkham Intelligence Data
Oct 03, 2024 at 01:30 pm
To people’s surprise, data from Arkham Intelligence reveal that on October 1, 2024, the sole Bitcoin ETF participating in the Bitcoin purchase was BlackRock.
Data from Arkham Intelligence has revealed that on October 1, 2024, BlackRock was the only Bitcoin ETF that participated in the purchase of BTC. This surprising development highlights BlackRock's growing influence in the cryptocurrency space and its status as a key institutional player in the world of finance.
This revelation was brought to light by Arkham, a blockchain analytics platform renowned for its ability to decipher crypto markets and transaction patterns. The news sparked excitement within the digital finance fraternity.
As part of its analysis, Arkham's tweet stated, "Not a SINGLE ETF bought Bitcoin yesterday. Except for BlackRock."
This announcement comes at a time when BTC prices hovered around $61,476 per coin, as noted by Arkham in its analysis of BlackRock's balance sheet. A snapshot of transactions shared with the announcement showcased a vast network of movements, tying BlackRock to multiple wallets. Such strategic buying carries more significance, especially when undertaken by BlackRock, given the otherwise subdued ETF activity.
BlackRock's Crypto Holdings: Bitcoin Leads the Way
According to a review of BlackRock's holdings, data from Arkham's platform indicated that the firm now holds 366.5K BTC, valued at $22.53 billion, despite a recent decrease of $188 per coin. Beyond Bitcoin holdings, their portfolio includes substantial amounts of Ethereum (387.8k ETH, valued at $946.96 million), and the USDC stablecoin is also present on their balance sheet.
Unlike other ETFs, BlackRock's purchase of Bitcoins signals confidence in its potential to serve as a viable financial asset for the future.
BlackRock's total crypto assets amounted to over $23.56 billion, notching a decrease of $87.3 million over the past 24 hours.
Strategic Timing and Future Implications
This massive purchase of BTC by BlackRock could suggest that the firm anticipates an increase in the Bitcoin price or has a long-term strategy to bolster BlackRock's presence in the emerging crypto universe.
The other ETFs refrained from making any purchases, highlighting BlackRock's bold move in acquiring Bitcoin. This underscores the company's innovative approach to investment, which might pave the way for other large investors to enter the cryptocurrency space as it aligns more closely with traditional financial markets.
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