BlackRock Records Largest Bitcoin Buying Spree Since 2025 Record Highs

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In a move reflecting the growing institutional embrace of digital assets, BlackRock has recorded its largest Bitcoin buying spree since the cryptocurrency reached its all-time high in October 2025. This aggressive accumulation is being driven by billions of dollars pouring into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, prompting the world’s largest asset manager to significantly increase its underlying holdings to match investor demand.

The scale of this exposure is highlighted by recent market data, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recording $208.9 million in net inflows on August 24 alone, accounting for roughly 62% of the day's total Bitcoin ETF activity. Per market data, the firm now holds approximately 762,947 Bitcoin valued at nearly $60 billion, alongside substantial Ethereum holdings, solidifying its position as a dominant institutional force in the crypto ecosystem.

Monitoring current levels, the instrument 0QZZ.L stood at $1167.26 at the close of August 24, 2026, after reaching a day high of $1188.84. Investors should look toward the upcoming FOMC Minutes scheduled for August 19 as a key catalyst that could influence broader market sentiment and the continued momentum of institutional capital into digital asset funds.