While markets were thin on Christmas Eve, BlackRock executed a significant crypto portfolio adjustment, moving roughly $230 million across Bitcoin and Ethereum.
What happened
2,292 BTC (~$200M) and 9,976 ETH (~$29M) were transferred to a compliance-focused platform
Total value moved: approximately $229 million
The key detail
Within hours, BlackRock repurchased 499 BTC and 1,511 ETH, signaling active liquidity and risk management, not a simple buy-or-sell decision.
Why this matters
BlackRock’s total crypto exposure now exceeds $77 billion
The move highlights the growing role of regulated, compliance-first infrastructure
This reflects strategic portfolio management, not short-term trading
Bigger picture
Institutional players are no longer testing the waters. They are actively managing, optimizing, and scaling crypto exposure using frameworks that align with traditional financial standards.
Bottom line:
This wasn’t a speculative trade — it was institutional-grade positioning. Crypto is increasingly being treated as a core asset class, not an experiment.
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