BlackRock Buys $612M in Bitcoin as US-Iran War Escalates

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BlackRock bought ~$612.1M of Bitcoin via its IBIT spot ETF over five days amid US–Iran tensions, keeping its crypto portfolio concentrated in BTC (portfolio ≈ $62.75B as of Apr 13, 2026). Bitcoin ETFs recorded $240.42M in daily net inflows; IBIT leads with >$63B cumulative net inflows and $57.8B in net assets, underscoring strong institutional ETF demand and crypto adoption. Continued large-scale ETF inflows and institutional accumulation signal sustained BTC demand and upward pressure on market fundamentals (keywords: crypto, Bitcoin, ETF, IBIT, inflows, assets, adoption).
- BlackRock bought over $600 million worth of Bitcoin in five days amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
- Bitcoin ETFs recorded $240.42 million in daily net inflows, despite unrealized losses.
- IBIT leads the market with over $63 billion in cumulative net inflows and $57.8B in net assets.
BlackRock increased its Bitcoin holdings by about $612.1 million over five days, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The purchases were executed through IBIT, which recorded the highest inflows among U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs during the period.
Notably, BlackRock did not stop Bitcoin accumulation despite the U.S. and Iran failing to reach an agreement on key terms after a 21-hour meeting in Pakistan.
Portfolio Remains Concentrated in Bitcoin
On-chain data shows that BlackRock’s crypto portfolio is valued at approximately $62.75 billion as of April 13, 2026. Bitcoin accounts for the majori…
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