Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has explained the importance of the Bitcoin halving. “One of the reasons some people find bitcoin valuable is its scarcity,” Blackrock explained, adding that the halving also “underscores Bitcoin’s decentralized, programmatic nature and its resistance to inflationary pressures that traditional currencies often face.” Blackrock on Bitcoin Halving Blackrock, the […]
Blackrock Closes in on Grayscale in the Battle for the ‘World’s Largest’ Bitcoin ETF
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced three consecutive days of net outflows, with a loss of $ 58 million on Tuesday. Leading the outflow for the day was Grayscale’s GBTC. After Another Day of Outflow, IBIT Nears GBTC as Potential Leader in Spot Bitcoin ETF Market Grayscale’s GBTC continued to report reductions in …
Circle Unveils Smart Contract Service for Blackrock BUIDL Holders to Convert to USDC
On Thursday, the financial technology firm and stablecoin provider Circle introduced smart contract capabilities aimed at enabling holders of the Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to exchange their shares for USDC through Circle. Circle Provides BUIDL Off-Ramp This week, Circle announced it is providing a redemption pathway for BUIDL holders through USDC. BUIDL, […]
GBTC Drops Nearly 3,000 BTC in a Day as Blackrock, Fidelity Command Record Inflow Streaks
Recent market data highlights that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States experienced a net outflow of $ 223.8 million on April 8, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw a substantial outflow of $ 303 million. GBTC Continues to Face Steep Outflows As of yesterday, GBTC possessed 325,686.78 BTC, but as …
10 US Bitcoin ETFs Amass Over 519,000 BTC, With Blackrock Leading at 50.81%
The latest data reveals that Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has increased its bitcoin portfolio, now encompassing 263,937.48 bitcoins valued at $ 17.88 billion. Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Reach New Heights Several U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have bolstered their bitcoin (BTC) holdings, bringing the total for ten ETFs, excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), …