The sale of a 1.26 billion dollar IBIT block has revived questions around flows related to spot ETFs. According to NYDIG's analysis, the transaction on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust could come from a large investor wishing to exit their exposure quickly. The block, traded over the counter on May 26, is mainly intriguing because of its amount, discount, and the absence of clear signals on futures contracts.
Texas will transfer its strategic bitcoin reserve out of BlackRock's IBIT ETF to switch to direct on-chain custody. The state issued an official tender on May 7 to recruit an institutional custodian capable of executing this switch within 60 days.
BlackRock sold 1.01 billion dollars worth of bitcoin via IBIT in five sessions, but this move does not necessarily mean that the American giant is turning its back on BTC. It mainly reveals a wave of buybacks by investors in its spot ETF, at a time when former remarks by Larry Fink on cryptos are resurfacing and clouding the market reading.
Bitcoin has just surprised the crypto market. Despite over 2 billion dollars in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, BTC rebounded above $77,000. A signal that could change the institutional market's perspective.
In a single day, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lost more than 735 million dollars. BlackRock alone saw $448M flee from IBIT. Here's why it should alert crypto investors!
Tokenization is reaching a new level. Standard Chartered predicts nearly $4 trillion worth of assets could land on the blockchain by 2028, driven by stablecoins and real-world assets. A forecast that speaks as much about the future of crypto as it does about the deep transformation of traditional finance.
The crypto ETF market is beginning to reveal an unexpected rift among the world's largest financial institutions. On one side, some sovereign investors are aggressively increasing their bitcoin positions. On the other, Harvard has just drastically reduced its exposure to BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs while fully liquidating its Ethereum position. The latest documents submitted to the SEC show a major strategic shift by the prestigious American endowment fund, at the very moment Wall Street is still trying to define its true approach to cryptos.
While Brussels is still polishing its regulatory chessboard, American stablecoins are already taking the global digital pot. Tether moves like an uncontrollable queen, BlackRock quietly places its rooks, and the euro watches the game from the edge of the board, a few moves behind.
Ethereum was still parading under the neon lights of Wall Street. Then the ETFs emptied like a poorly guarded safe. Harvard drops its jewels, BlackRock grits its teeth, and crypto suddenly discovers much less romantic investors.
BlackRock shakes the crypto market with a $287 million Bitcoin deposit on Coinbase. Massive sale or tactical move? Between ETF drops and BTC rebound, discover the stakes shaking investors.
BlackRock pushes further its offensive in tokenization. The American giant is preparing a reserve fund for stablecoins and an onchain share class linked to a 6.9 billion dollar money market fund. The message is clear: traditional finance now wants to occupy blockchain territory before crypto players lock up this market alone.
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $532M in net inflows in a single day and $2.44B in April. Institutions are accumulating. Analysis.
Bitcoin ETFs limp on Monday, breathe on Friday, then thank BlackRock. The crypto market, a caffeine-fueled chameleon, still hesitates between a true recovery and a balancing act.
Bitcoin ETFs are leaking cash like a cracked safe, while crypto stiffens nervously, squeezed between expensive oil, jittery markets, and investors quietly switching horses mid-race without warning.
The bitcoin market is changing dimension. Indeed, BlackRock's ETF has just surpassed a historic player in crypto derivatives, marking a turning point in the sector's organization. This surpassing is not just a simple record, but reflects a rapid advancement of regulated markets compared to offshore platforms. This evolution redefines the balances and confirms bitcoin's anchoring in traditional finance.
BlackRock restarts bitcoin accumulation with over 500 million dollars bought in 48 hours, confirming the return of institutional investors and reinforcing the hypothesis of a new bullish cycle in the crypto market.
Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their best week in nearly two months. A strong signal, as the crypto market was barely emerging from a dark streak marked by massive withdrawals and persistent volatility.
On Wall Street, money flows out through the crypto ETF door while Morgan Stanley comes in through the window with its bitcoin trust. The dance of the hesitant truly begins.
Crypto news: $471M net flows on Bitcoin ETFs in one day. Here is what this institutional signal really means.
On April 6, 2026, Bitcoin ETFs attracted 471 million dollars in a single day, an all-time record since February. BlackRock, Fidelity and ARK Invest lead the charge, transforming the crypto market. Does this phenomenon mark the beginning of a new era for Bitcoin, or does it hide unsuspected risks?
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 establishes itself as the most anticipated crypto event of the European spring. On April 15 and 16, the Carrousel du Louvre will for the first time bring together a sitting G7 president, leaders from BlackRock, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank, as well as the European regulators shaping the post-MiCA framework. The 2026 edition marks a turning point: digital assets are no longer confined to a parallel ecosystem, they enter fully into the institutional financial architecture. Cointribune readers benefit from an exclusive 15% discount on tickets with the code PBWCT15.
The crypto market changes course driven by finance giants. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, sends a clear signal: the era of altcoins driven by speculation is fading. Instead, a new engine is emerging. Artificial intelligence is now established as the strategic lever capable of structuring the next bullish cycle. Behind this shift, a deeper transformation is taking shape: that of a crypto finally seeking its legitimacy through use rather than media hype.
The crypto options market has just reached a new milestone. NYSE Arca and NYSE American have officially removed position limits on options related to eleven Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. A game-changing decision for institutional investors that could accelerate capital inflows into digital assets.
BlackRock’s Ethereum staking ETF records an impressive trading volume of 15.5 million dollars on its first day on Nasdaq. Why is this launch a game-changer for investors? Discover the secrets of this rapid success and its implications for the crypto market.
BlackRock has just launched an Ethereum ETF with staking on Nasdaq, a first that allows investors to generate passive income while benefiting from the rise of ETH. With reduced fees and simplified access, this product could well redefine crypto investment in 2026.
The finance giant BlackRock has just blocked part of the withdrawals from its private credit fund, leaving billions of dollars inaccessible. An unprecedented decision revealing the flaws of a system supposed to be stable.
Despite the crypto market pullback, over one billion dollars is flowing into RWAs. Are investors already changing strategies?
Bitcoin ETF flows plunge by $105M. Behind these withdrawals, a surprising dynamic could reshape the crypto market.
BlackRock has just launched a new Ethereum ETF promising 82% of staking revenue to investors! But behind this product lie high fees and centralization risks that even worry Vitalik Buterin.
Large university endowments now refine their crypto arbitrage with surgical precision. Harvard's latest regulatory filing reveals a major rebalancing: a reduction of its Bitcoin exposure via BlackRock's spot ETF and a first declared foray into Ether. Behind this move, a strong signal is sent to the market. Indeed, in a context of marked volatility, Harvard Management Company redraws its digital allocation and illustrates the strategic evolution of institutional investors facing cryptos.