BlackRock-managed crypto ETF holdings drop $29.38 billion in H1 2026
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BlackRock's crypto ETF holdings fell $29.38B (-37.5%) in H1 2026, signaling a pronounced institutional risk-off shift versus strong inflows in H1 2025. BTC drove most of the value decline, though BlackRock modestly increased BTC units, implying losses were largely price-led. ETH showed deeper weakness with both price decline and reduced holdings (-11.82% units), highlighting sharper outflows and weaker relative institutional demand.
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● High
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BTC/USDT-0.42%
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▼ Bearish
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In the first half of 2026, the value of cryptocurrency holdings managed by BlackRock through its ETFs fell from $78.36 billion to $48.98 billion, down $29.38 billion (-37.5%). Bitcoin’s nominal value declined by $23.43 billion (-34.43%) even as the BTC amount rose 1.94%, while Ethereum’s value slid $5.95 billion (-57.71%) alongside an 11.82% reduction in ETH holdings. The steepest declines came in Q1, when Ethereum faced both price weakness and a cut in holdings. Compared with an increase of $23.91 billion in H1 2025, the H1 2026 drop points to a sharp shift toward net outflows and weaker institutional appetite.
