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CryptoHigh ImpactUpdated•Originally published 6 March 2026•Updated 6 March 2026•

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BlackRock Limits HLEND Fund Withdrawals as Shares Drop 7% on Redemption Surge

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Key Facts

1A BlackRock private credit fund is experiencing stress, negatively impacting crypto prices and DeFi markets.

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What changed: BlackRock triggered withdrawal limits on its HLEND fund after redemption requests hit 9.3%, causing BLK shares to drop 7% to their lowest since May.

BlackRock has officially triggered withdrawal limits on its HPS Corporate Lending Fund (HLEND) after redemption requests nearly doubled the allowed quarterly cap. The firm limited withdrawals to just 5% of shares, approximately $620 million, despite receiving redemption requests totaling 9.3%. Following the announcement, BlackRock (BLK) shares plummeted 7%, reaching their lowest level since May. This move intensifies concerns over stability within the $3.5 trillion private credit market and its ongoing spillover into digital assets. The liquidity crunch continues to pressure major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, as well as DeFi protocols, due to heightened risk aversion. Investors remain cautious as the gap between redemption demands and available liquidity signals broader systemic stress across interconnected financial ecosystems.