BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager overseeing $10 trillion, celebrated a significant milestone this week by highlighting its ownership of some of the fastest-growing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in history.
CEO Larry Fink shared during the company’s earnings call, “Our digital assets ETPs and active ETFs have grown from practically zero to 10 in 2023, reaching over $100 billion in digital assets and more than $80 billion in active ETFs. The rapid growth of these premium categories is another proof point of our success in scaling distribution and quickly adapting to new offerings and markets.”
### The Star Performer: iShares Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBIT)
Leading the charge is the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), now the largest crypto ETF, offering investors exposure to Bitcoin without requiring direct ownership of the cryptocurrency. The assets under management in IBIT surpassed $100 billion earlier this month, although they have since slightly dipped alongside Bitcoin’s price decline.
| Ticker | Security | Last Price | Change | Change % |
|——–|——————————-|————|——–|————|
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust USD Acc | $60.47 | -0.96 | -1.56% |
Bitcoin itself, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, reached an all-time high of $126,272.76 on October 6, 2025. Since then, it has dropped below the $110,000 mark.
### Bitcoin as a Safe Haven
Recent escalating tensions between the U.S. and China have negatively impacted sentiment toward digital assets. Meanwhile, traditional safe havens like gold have surged to record highs, with gold recently peaking at $4,280.20 an ounce.
### Rising Star: iShares Ethereum ETF (Ticker: ETHA)
Another notable offering is the iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA), which currently holds assets around $16 billion.
| Ticker | Security | Last Price | Change | Change % |
|——–|——————————-|————|——–|————|
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust NPV | $28.94 | -0.30 | -1.03% |
Martin Small, BlackRock’s CFO and global head of corporate strategy, noted on the call, “Our flagship offerings in IBIT and ETHA were among the top five inflowing products in the ETP industry.”
Similar to Bitcoin, Ethereum has retreated to around the $3,800 level from its high of $4,955.23 reached on August 24, 2025.
### Crypto Performance vs. S&P 500
Despite recent volatility, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have advanced approximately 14% this year, slightly outperforming the S&P 500’s 13% rise as of the end of last week. In tandem, BlackRock’s shares have also gained 14% year to date.
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