Blackrock Dethrones Grayscale Becoming World’s Largest Digital Asset Manager 

Five days ago, Arkham Intelligence revealed that Blackrock, the world’s largest fund manager, was on the brink of overtaking Grayscale in onchain asset value. As of Aug. 21, Blackrock has officially surpassed Grayscale, securing its position as the top digital asset manager in terms of onchain reserves. World’s Largest Fund Manager Just Surpassed Grayscale in … Read more

Inflows and Outflows: Bitcoin ETFs Gain $88M, Ether Drops $6.49M

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows of $88.06 million, while ether ETFs experienced outflows totaling $6.49 million. Blackrock’s IBIT and ETHA led the charge, capturing the largest inflows of the day. Blackrock’s Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lead the Day in Inflows Data from sosovalue.xyz reveals that spot bitcoin ETFs hauled in … Read more

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $61.98M Inflows on Monday as Ether ETFs Struggle

On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $61.98 million, while spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $13.52 million. Among the 12 BTC ETFs, Blackrock was the standout performer, while Grayscale’s Mini Ethereum Trust led the gains in the ETH ETF category. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gain $61.98M, Ether ETFs Face … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Controlling 1 Million BTC

According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34% of the total BTC. 12 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Close in … Read more

Blackrock Edges Closer to Surpassing Grayscale in Onchain Crypto Assets

According to data gathered by Arkham Intelligence, Blackrock’s onchain assets are inching closer to outpacing Grayscale’s crypto holdings. As of Friday, Grayscale’s onchain value stood at approximately $21.33 billion, while Blackrock’s portfolio was around $21.02 billion. Grayscale Faces Fierce Competition as Blackrock’s Onchain Assets Climb Blackrock’s collection of onchain digital assets is nearing a point … Read more

Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings. Meanwhile, hedge funds are taking a more aggressive stance in the … Read more

Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy

Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a former Blackrock executive, highlights Vanguard’s strengths in active fixed income management and commitment to low-cost investments, staying consistent with the firm’s core principles. Vanguard CEO … Read more