Two major Abu Dhabi investment firms Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments — increased their holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in late 2025. This is important because they bought more even while Bitcoin prices were falling.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Mubadala raised its IBIT position to 12.7 million shares. Al Warda also increased its position to 8.2 million shares. Together, their total IBIT investment value was over $1 billion at the end of 2025.
After that, Bitcoin fell again in early 2026. Because of this, the value of their combined holdings dropped to a little over $800 million (assuming they did not buy more in 2026). This does not always mean they made a bad decision — it mainly shows short-term market movement. ETF values move with Bitcoin price, so ups and downs are normal.
The bigger point is about institutional behavior. Large funds like these usually invest with a long-term view. They often do not react to every short-term price drop. Instead, they may use weak markets to build positions slowly in regulated products.
IBIT has become one of the most used ways to get Bitcoin exposure through the U.S. financial system. For big institutions, this is easier than buying and storing Bitcoin directly. It offers a familiar structure, better compliance, and strong liquidity.
This news also shows that interest in Bitcoin is no longer only from retail traders. Government-linked and institutional investors are also participating through regulated channels. That can help crypto markets become more mature over time.
Still, this is not a guaranteed bullish signal. Crypto remains highly volatile. Prices can move sharply in either direction, and even ETF investors face full market risk.
In simple words:
These Abu Dhabi funds are treating Bitcoin as a long-term asset class, not just a short-term trade. Even in a falling market, they increased exposure through a regulated ETF route.
Risk note: This article is for information only, not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk before investing.
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