Securitize Expands BlackRock BUIDL Collateral Use Across Prime Brokers
Securitize has expanded institutional collateral support for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund across participating crypto prime brokerages, giving tokenized Treasuries another step toward deeper use in trading infrastructure. The expansion means qualified institutional traders can post BUIDL token shares as off-exchange collateral across supported prime brokerage relationships. That matters because tokenized funds become more useful when they…
BlackRock Cuts IBIT In-Kind Conversion Minimum To $1M
BlackRock has reduced the in-kind conversion minimum for its iShares Bitcoin Trust from $25 million to $1 million, potentially making the mechanism available to a wider group of institutional participants. The change was disclosed in an updated IBIT filing and relates to in-kind creation and redemption activity, not retail holders directly swapping ETF shares for…
BlackRock IBIT And MicroStrategy Show Two Very Different Ways To Accumulate Bitcoin
BlackRock’s IBIT and MicroStrategy are both huge Bitcoin accumulation stories, but they are not doing the same thing, and that distinction matters more as the numbers get bigger. IBIT gathers Bitcoin passively through ETF demand. Investors buy shares, the fund creates exposure, and Bitcoin flows into the product through the ETF mechanism. MicroStrategy, by contrast,…
Ethereum ETF Inflows Extend To Third Day As BlackRock Offsets Fidelity Outflows
US spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded a third consecutive day of net inflows, giving ETH traders another sign that institutional demand is improving after a choppy stretch for the products. Farside Investors data shows the Ethereum ETF group brought in $37.47 million in net inflows on July 21. BlackRock’s ETHA led the day with $52.79…
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Extend For Second Week, But Recovery Remains Fragile
Reference: Farside Investors Bitcoin ETF Inflows Extend For Second Week, But Recovery Remains Fragile US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a second consecutive week of net inflows, offering a modest sign that institutional demand is stabilizing after a difficult stretch of outflows. Farside data shows the products brought in approximately $75.7 million during the trading week…
Bitcoin ETFs Try To Stabilize After A Brutal Run Of Outflows
The spot Bitcoin ETF trade is trying to steady itself again, and the timing matters. After several sessions in which the flow narrative turned into one of the clearest headwinds for BTC, the latest daily data suggests investors are not completely walking away from the product category. That is the good news. The less comfortable…
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $4.5 Billion June Outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended June with the kind of flow number that forces the market to pay attention. According to flow data tracked by Farside Investors, the group recorded roughly $4.5 billion in net outflows across the month, making it the weakest monthly showing since the products began trading in January 2024. TL;DR US…
BlackRock’s IBIT Reportedly Surpasses Fidelity In Bitcoin ETF Assets
For more details, visit the official Cryptobriefing platform. TL;DR BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, known as IBIT, has reportedly surpassed Fidelity in assets under management. The shift underlines how concentrated the spot Bitcoin ETF market has become around a few large issuers. For Bitcoin, ETF leadership matters because it affects liquidity, flows, and institutional access. IBIT…
BlackRock Says 1% To 2% Bitcoin Allocation Is Reasonable For Traditional Portfolios
TL;DR BlackRock says a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation can be reasonable in a multi-asset portfolio. The guidance frames Bitcoin as a high-volatility diversifier rather than a core portfolio anchor. The note shows how spot Bitcoin products are being translated into traditional wealth-management language. Bitcoin Gets Portfolio Math Treatment BlackRock has put a clear number…
Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak While Ether Funds Stay Under Pressure
The Bitcoin ETF market is showing signs of life again, but Ether funds are still struggling to find the same bid. TL;DR US spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows after a run of outflows. Bitcoin funds led by larger issuers showed renewed demand, while Ether ETFs remained under pressure. The split keeps Bitcoin looking stronger…