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BlackRock Defends Bitcoin's Diversification Role Despite 50% Price Drop

Key Facts

1Bitcoin ETFs attracted $189.30 million on Tuesday, extending a strong start to the week.
2Ether funds added $71.47 million as five different funds attracted fresh institutional capital.
3XRP and Solana ETFs also finished their trading sessions in positive territory.

In a move highlighting institutional resilience amid market volatility, BlackRock released a new whitepaper addressing the recent downturn in digital assets. According to reports, the firm attributed Bitcoin's price decline of more than 50% since October 2025 to temporary deleveraging and shifting capital flows. BlackRock maintained that this steep pullback does not represent a lasting change in Bitcoin's fundamental role as a portfolio diversifier for long-term investors.

This analytical perspective follows significant activity in the ETF space, where Bitcoin funds previously attracted $189.30 million in inflows, dominated by BlackRock's IBIT fund with $143.57 million. These figures illustrate the market's attempt to find a floor despite the broader deleveraging trend identified in BlackRock's research.

While the upcoming economic calendar shows no direct crypto-specific catalysts, the focus remains on the sustainability of capital flows and the market's ability to absorb further deleveraging. Investors will continue to monitor global risk appetite to determine if the current price levels offer a long-term entry point.