# BlackRock is ramping up its cryptocurrency exposure through its spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Last week, the investment company purchased roughly $780 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the surge with the

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Finbold*

## Key points

- BlackRock purchased approximately $780 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum between April 6 and April 10.
- The iShares Bitcoin Trust saw a 3,636% increase in net inflows compared to the previous week.
- BlackRock's crypto ETF holdings now total about $62.46 billion, the largest among issuers.
- The average IBIT acquisition cost is estimated at $89,000 per Bitcoin, above current prices.

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

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