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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 17 February 2026•Updated 18 February 2026•

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Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Buy Bitcoin Dip, Boosting IBIT Holdings to $1.1 Billion

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Major investment entities in Abu Dhabi, led by Mubadala Investment Company, have increased their holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) to a total valuation exceeding $1.1 billion. According to regulatory 13F filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this significant expansion occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025. Notably, the funds increased their exposure despite Bitcoin’s price declining by approximately 23% during that period, signaling a strategic "buy the dip" approach. Mubadala boosted its position to $630 million, while Al Warda Investment expanded its stake to 8.2 million shares. This move represents a major milestone in institutional cryptocurrency adoption by sovereign-linked funds in the Middle East. The data underscores a growing conviction in digital assets as a long-term tool for strategic portfolio diversification.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the specific timing of the Q4 2025 expansion and the market context of 'buying the dip' during a 23% price decline, citing official SEC 13F filings.