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CryptoHigh Impact•18 February 2026•

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Abu Dhabi Sovereign Entities Invest Over $1 Billion in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

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Sovereign-linked investment entities in Abu Dhabi have disclosed significant holdings exceeding $1.04 billion in U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. Mubadala Investment Company reported owning more than 12.7 million shares in BlackRock’s IBIT fund, a position valued at approximately $630.7 million. Additionally, Al Warda Investments expanded its digital asset exposure by acquiring 8.2 million shares worth nearly $408.1 million. This massive entry by state-backed wealth funds marks a pivotal moment for institutional crypto adoption and strategic portfolio diversification. The move provides strong validation for Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class and is expected to drive positive market sentiment across the crypto sector. Analysts view this long-term capital commitment from major sovereign players as a catalyst for further institutional inflows into digital currency products.