BlackRock’s iShares Platform Hits Milestone as Digital Assets Gain Traction

BlackRock’s latest quarterly results reveal that digital asset exposure is becoming a key growth driver for the asset management giant.

Its iShares ETF platform, home to over 1,400 funds, recorded $205 billion in net inflows during Q3 – the highest in its history.

While traditional ETFs continue to anchor the firm’s business, crypto-focused funds are gaining momentum. Over the quarter, digital asset ETFs attracted $17 billion, bringing 2025’s total to $34 billion and pushing crypto assets under management close to $104 billion – roughly 1% of BlackRock’s $13.46 trillion portfolio.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust has emerged as the standout product, nearing $100 billion in assets and surpassing other ETFs in fee generation. The iShares Ethereum Trust has also grown quickly, now managing $10 billion. CEO Larry Fink credited the performance to BlackRock’s focus on innovation in technology, data, and digital assets.

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