BlackRock fully avoided trading this crypto as markets cratered on Monday
As the cryptocurrency market came under heavy selling pressure, with Bitcoin (BTC) at risk of losing the $110,000 support level, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, took a cautious step. Data shows that the company recorded no transactions for its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Specifically, on September 22, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reported zero net inflows or outflows. On a day when most issuers faced significant redemptions, the absence of activity from such a major player stood out. Total Bitcoin spot ETF net inflow. Source: Coinglass While BlackRock stayed on the sidelines, the broader Bitcoin ETF market saw a wave of withdrawals. For instance, Fidelity’s FBTC led with $276.70 million in outflows, followed by ARK Invest’s ARKB at $52.30 million, Grayscale’s GBTC with $24.60 million, and VanEck’s HODL ETF with $9.50 million. Other issuers, including Bitwise, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, and WisdomTree, reported no net mo...