Nstitutional Crypto Confidence: Abu Dhabi Holds $1B+ in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Two major Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds held over $1 billion worth of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — a leading spot Bitcoin ETF — at the end of 2025, hitting a major milestone for institutional crypto allocation.
• Mubadala Investment Company: 12.7 million IBIT shares ($631 m)
• Al Warda Investments: 8.2 million IBIT shares ($408 m)
• Combined holdings topped ~20 million shares worth >$1 billion despite a market downturn
• Mubadala increased its position by ~46 % in Q4 2025 before year-end filings.
Expert Insight:
Sovereign funds allocating capital to spot Bitcoin ETFs signals confidence in regulated crypto vehicles as long-term strategic assets — positioning Bitcoin alongside traditional portfolios during volatility rather than fleeing risk.
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