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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, sent a strong buying signal to the market by sweeping up hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies in just one day. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the firm aggressively accumulated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), easing investor anxiety and reigniting expectations of a bullish market.
According to crypto-focused outlet Finbold on March 5 (local time), BlackRock purchased approximately $350 million worth of digital assets on March 4 alone through its spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Data from blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain showed that $306.25 million flowed into the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), while an additional $45.5 million was added to the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).
Earlier this week on Monday and Tuesday, BlackRock had already accumulated more than $650 million worth of the two assets, bringing total inflows for the week to a remarkable $1 billion. As a result, BlackRock’s total net holdings have grown to დაახლოებით $63.3 billion. Across the broader market, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of 20,816 BTC (approximately $1.5 billion), signaling a clear recovery trend, whereas spot Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows of 9,049 ETH (about $18.76 million), reflecting relative weakness.
The contrasting capital flows between the two assets are interpreted as short-term portfolio adjustments by investors responding to changing market conditions. In particular, amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, large-scale capital appears to be concentrating on Bitcoin, the most liquid and widely recognized digital asset.
These substantial inflows align with improving sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose from 10 to 29 over the past 24 hours, suggesting that traders are preparing to take more assertive positions. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $73,190, up 2.5% on the daily chart, while Ethereum has gained 3.5% to $2,150 despite relatively weaker institutional inflows.
Continued net capital inflows into the market are generally interpreted as a bullish signal, potentially strengthening buy-side demand for both digital assets. However, experts caution that if market sentiment turns negative again, increased selling pressure could limit upward momentum or even amplify a downturn.
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