BlackRock Makes Massive Crypto Investment in Bitcoin and Ethereum for 2025
BlackRock's Significant Investment in Bitcoin
BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, just bought a huge amount of crypto — about $916 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum in just 16 days. On July 16, 2025, BlackRock bought $416 million in Bitcoin, pushing their total to 716,490 BTC. That stash is now worth $84.34 billion. This latest Bitcoin buy means BlackRock owns 3.6% of all Bitcoin in circulation today — making them one of the biggest Bitcoin whales in the world. Their Bitcoin holding grew by 3.23% in amount and 12.11% in value in just over two weeks, as per the Ainvest reports.
The strategic timing of this purchase, with Bitcoin's price at $117,710, illustrates their proactive crypto investment strategy.
BlackRock's Ethereum Strategy
BlackRock also bought $499.2 million worth of Ethereum on July 16, 2025. They now have 2.02 million ETH, up from 1.73 million — that’s a 17% increase in Ethereum. Their total Ethereum holding is now worth $6.94 billion. The firm shows strong confidence in Ethereum’s Layer 2 upgrades and DeFi systems, preparing for its next big scaling step.
Massive Portfolio Growth
Between July 1 and July 17, 2025, BlackRock’s on-chain crypto portfolio grew by over $12 billion, going from $79.55B to more than $91B. This indicates that BlackRock is diversifying — not just into BTC and ETH, but also into memecoins with viral appeal and micro-cap tokens like MOG and IMAGE, as reported by Ainvest.
The firm even increased their exposure to the SPX (S&P 500 index) by 19.4%, mixing traditional finance with digital assets. Experts believe BlackRock is following a strategy to ride the wave of growing institutional interest in crypto — driven by global tensions and stable central bank rates.
FAQs
- Q1: How much Bitcoin and Ethereum did BlackRock buy in July 2025?
A1: BlackRock bought $916 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum between July 1 and July 16, 2025. - Q2: Why is BlackRock investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum now?
A2: BlackRock is increasing its crypto holdings due to rising institutional interest, price momentum, and confidence in blockchain growth.
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