BlackRock now holds over $100 billion in crypto
BlackRock has crossed a new milestone in its digital asset strategy, with cryptocurrency holdings now at $103.98 billion as of August 14, 2025, according to Finbold Analysis of data from blockchain intelligence platform Arkham . The portfolio includes $89.27 billion in Bitcoin (743,310 BTC) and $14.71 billion in Ethereum (3.2 million ETH). Notably, this marks a staggering $49.15 billion net increase since the start of 2025, when BlackRock’s crypto holdings stood at $54.83 billion, comprising $51.16 billion in BTC and $3.59 billion in ETH. BlackRock’s recent Ethereum accumulation Notably, the pace of Ethereum accumulation has accelerated sharply in recent months. At the start of the year, BlackRock held roughly 1.07 million ETH worth $3.59 billion. By June 30, that figure had climbed to $4.21 billion, and in just six weeks since, the position has more than tripled to $14.71 billion. In percentage terms, Ethereum holdings have surged 198.64% in volu...