BlackRock is one of the world’s largest asset management firms, overseeing trillions of dollars in investments across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets. Founded in 1988, the company has become a dominant force in global finance, known for its institutional-grade investment strategies and its widely used risk management platform, Aladdin. In recent years, BlackRock has expanded its presence in the digital asset space, notably through its involvement in Bitcoin ETFs and blockchain-related initiatives. As of 2026, BlackRock plays a significant role in bridging traditional finance with the evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem, influencing market sentiment and institutional adoption worldwide.
Thursday's inflows ended a brief period of net outflows across the 12 US spot Bitcoin ETFs, with the total category recording $358.1 million on the day. Morgan Stanley's newly launched MSBT also contributed on its second trading day.
Strategy added 34,164 BTC in a single week, pushing its stack to 815,061 coins. Only Satoshi Nakamoto holds more.
