17 June 2025
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Bitcoin is becoming the center of institutional interest. According to a report by Finbold magazine, American investment giant BlackRock currently controls up to 669,523 BTC, representing a value of approximately $72 billion, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. This volume represents 94.8% of the company’s total crypto portfolio, with BlackRock clearly declaring its confidence in Bitcoin as the main pillar of digital assets.
669,523 BTC
$72 Billion
94.8% of Crypto Portfolio
BlackRock Surpasses Binance and MicroStrategy
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
BlackRock’s portfolio is managed through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) fund. This fund currently ranks second among the world’s largest BTC holders, surpassing well-known companies like Binance and MicroStrategy.
#1
Satoshi Nakamoto
~1 Million BTC
#2
BlackRock (IBIT)
669,523 BTC
#3
Binance
Exchange Holdings
#4
MicroStrategy
Corporate Treasury
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Held by BlackRock
Source: intel.arkm.com
Source: intel.arkm.com
BlackRock’s plans, however, extend beyond current numbers. Bitcoin remains a key building block of this vision. Although the firm has been regularly purchasing Ethereum in the past two weeks, the volume of BTC it manages clearly shows where its strategy is heading. Similar moves by BlackRock may be just the beginning. Given its size and influence, we can expect Bitcoin to gain an even more significant position in financial markets.
Did You Know?
More BTC than BlackRock is held only by the legendary wallet belonging to Bitcoin’s founder Satoshi Nakamoto. Recently we informed you that the mysterious Bitcoin creator owns approximately 1 million BTC. These coins were mined in the first months of Bitcoin’s existence and have not been moved to this day, contributing to the myth surrounding his identity.
Satoshi Nakamoto Holdings
~1 Million BTC
Unmoved Since 2009
Institutional Demand Drives Bitcoin Forward
It’s important to emphasize that Bitcoin itself as an asset is experiencing a favorable period. Currently trading above the $107,000 threshold, which only supports the confidence of large institutions. As the regulatory environment improves and institutional interest grows, there could be a fundamental transformation in the perception of cryptocurrencies within the global financial system.
Current Bitcoin Price: Above $107,000
ETF Fund Dominance
According to data from BitcoinTreasuries, the most Bitcoin among institutions is controlled by ETF funds, which together own approximately 1.38 million BTC. This is proof that institutional investors increasingly trust Bitcoin as a long-term investment.
1.38M
BTC in ETFs
94.8%
BlackRock’s Crypto
$72B
BlackRock Value
ETF funds allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price without needing to hold it directly, simplifying access and increasing the volume of capital flowing into cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Held by Entities
Source: bitcointreasuries.net
Source: bitcointreasuries.net
Corporate Bitcoin Holdings
In second place are publicly traded companies, which own a total of 832,136 BTC. Among them, MicroStrategy clearly dominates, holding up to 592,100 BTC, cementing its position as the leader among corporate investors.
MicroStrategy Holdings
592,100 BTC
Corporate Treasury Leader
Market Transformation
This trend signals growing conviction that Bitcoin has a solid place in both corporate and financial strategies. The institutional adoption we’re witnessing represents a fundamental shift in how traditional finance views digital assets, with BlackRock leading the charge as the world’s largest asset manager.
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