# BlackRock has put its extensive Bitcoin selling spree on hold as the crypto ecosystem begins to rebuild momentum amid renewed investor interest.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-16 · U.Today*

## Key points

- BlackRock purchased over $505.7 million worth of Bitcoin in just two days in April.
- The firm's recent Bitcoin buying spree follows several weeks of consistent Bitcoin sales.
- BlackRock's total Bitcoin holdings have now reached $59.31 billion as of this date.
- This purchase marks a recovery from BlackRock's extremely low Bitcoin holdings in February.

**Companies:** BlackRock
**Countries:** United States

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