Institutional interest in Bitcoin is heating up again, with major asset managers making massive moves.
On June 25, blockchain tracking data revealed that BlackRock and Fidelity collectively acquired more than half a billion dollars’ worth of BTC — a clear signal that big money is preparing for more upside.
BlackRock led the charge, receiving 4,130 BTC (around $436 million) directly into its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from Coinbase Prime. The transaction suggests a deliberate and high-conviction allocation into its spot ETF vehicle.
Fidelity followed with two separate transfers totaling 805 BTC, valued at over $85 million, deposited into its FBTC ETF address within hours of each other. The staggered approach hints at a strategy of carefully managed exposure.
Even Grayscale, despite recent outflows, added 55 BTC to its GBTC trust. Bitwise and ARK Invest also moved BTC across internal wallets — standard rebalancing activity, but still notable amid the surge in institutional flows.
These movements come as Bitcoin holds above the $105,000 mark, with growing optimism that ETF-driven demand could drive a Q3 rally. While retail enthusiasm has cooled, the scale of institutional accumulation suggests the smart money is quietly positioning for what may come next.
While Bitcoin’s recent stagnation has triggered debate over what’s really influencing the market, analysts at K33 Research say exchange-traded fund flows are still the dominant force — far more so than the activity from corporate treasuries.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has kicked off its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition plan by securing 74.9 billion yen ($515 million) through new share issuance — the first step in its bid to own 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, is ramping up its entry into the crypto investment world.
Investor enthusiasm for U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has reached a fresh high, with over $2.2 billion pouring in over the past 11 trading days.