BlackRock, a leading investment firm, has demonstrated a significant commitment to Ethereum through its new spot ETF product. Within two days of launching the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), BlackRock accumulated 77,000 ETH, valued at approximately $277 million, according to Lookonchain data.
BlackRock's interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, has grown notably in recent years. The firm has become a prominent issuer of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Currently, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) holds 337,035.76700 BTC, surpassing holdings of other major entities like MicroStrategy.
Following a recent transaction from Coinbase Prime, BlackRock's total Ethereum holdings now exceed 84,850 ETH. This positions BlackRock to become one of the largest Ethereum holders in the Web3 ecosystem.
BlackRock recently achieved a $10 trillion market capitalization, bolstered by its spot Bitcoin ETF product. The firm's extensive customer base is expected to benefit Ethereum significantly. Despite the strong performance of the ETF since its launch, the price of Ethereum has not seen a corresponding increase. As of now, ETH is trading at $3,176.88, reflecting an 8.4% decrease in the past 24 hours amid substantial market liquidations.
While the current bearish trend in Ethereum’s price persists, BlackRock's substantial investments are poised to drive long-term growth and stability in Ethereum's value.
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