BlackRock sold 3,671 BTC worth roughly $230 million and bought 10,566 ETH worth about $17.71 million in a notable on-chain rebalancing move.
The shift lands during one of the most volatile stretches of 2026 for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, with heavy ETF outflows hitting BlackRock’s flagship products.
The Ethereum purchase pushed total ETH inflows above 10,000 ETH for the linked wallet during the operation. That signals a clear institutional accumulation pattern, even though Bitcoin remains the dominant headline story across the broader crypto market.
The move reflects ongoing institutional appetite for Ethereum exposure. It also shows that BlackRock continues to actively manage its digital asset positions rather than holding passively, adjusting allocations based on opportunity, valuation, and ongoing market conditions globally.
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