BlackRock

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options saw record activity during crash, sparking theories of hedge fund blowup
Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.

Bitcoin ETFs see cash rush as traders hunt bargains
U.S. ETF demand remains resilient even as Black Monday fears surfaced following bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 over weekend.

Macro fears mask Ethereum’s momentum, SharpLink CEO says
SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that macro uncertainty is hiding a massive institutional shift toward Ethereum-based tokenization.

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing
The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.

BlackRock’s IBIT powers new bitcoin annuity for U.S. retirees via Delaware Life
The first-of-its-kind FIA, according to the companies, offers crypto exposure with principal protection, aiming to attract cautious investors near retirement.

BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance.

BlackRock’s PFF ETF has $380 million worth of exposure to MSTR's preferred equities
ETF allocations to Stretch, Strife, and Stride underscore institutional appetite for MSTR income securities.

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime
The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million.

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump
The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story
U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

