TL;DR
- BlackRock has emerged as the third-largest Bitcoin holder globally, with approximately 764,000 BTC linked to its spot Bitcoin ETF operations.
- The asset manager now ranks behind only Satoshi Nakamoto and Coinbase in entity-based Bitcoin holdings.
- The development highlights the growing influence of institutional products on Bitcoin’s supply dynamics and reinforces the role of regulated investment vehicles in expanding access to the leading cryptocurrency.
BlackRock has strengthened its position within the Bitcoin ecosystem after new on-chain data placed the asset management giant among the largest holders of the cryptocurrency worldwide. According to blockchain intelligence platform Arkham, BlackRock currently controls roughly 764,000 BTC through wallets associated with its Bitcoin investment products.
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The ranking places BlackRock behind only Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and Coinbase, while moving ahead of both Binance and Strategy in entity-based Bitcoin holdings. The development reflects the rapid accumulation of Bitcoin through spot exchange-traded funds, which have attracted billions of dollars in investor demand since their launch in the United States.
BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings Continue To Expand
Arkham’s latest figures indicate that BlackRock’s Bitcoin reserves have grown steadily alongside inflows into its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which has become one of the most successful ETF launches in financial market history. Since receiving regulatory approval in early 2024, the fund has attracted institutional investors, financial advisors, and retail participants seeking exposure to Bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts.
The rise of ETF-driven demand has introduced a new source of long-term Bitcoin accumulation. Unlike trading-focused entities, ETF issuers generally acquire and hold Bitcoin on behalf of investors, reducing the amount of liquid supply available on the market.
BlackRock’s growing position also demonstrates how traditional finance firms have become increasingly involved in the digital asset sector. The company’s entry into Bitcoin helped accelerate institutional acceptance of the asset and contributed to broader market legitimacy.
Strategy Remains The Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
Despite BlackRock’s position in the latest entity rankings, Strategy continues to hold more Bitcoin as a corporation. The company owns approximately 847,000 BTC, maintaining its status as the largest publicly traded corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.
However, analysts note that a portion of Strategy’s Bitcoin is held through third-party custodians, including Fidelity. Arkham’s methodology focuses on Bitcoin directly attributed to specific entities on-chain, which explains why BlackRock appears ahead in this particular ranking.
As institutional participation expands and ETF assets continue to grow, the competition among major Bitcoin holders is likely to remain a closely watched metric.
