🔥 Abu Dhabi Just Poured $1B+ Into BlackRock’s $BTC ETF
While many panic over pullbacks, capital keeps moving. Two Abu Dhabi funds increased exposure to $BTC through BlackRock’s spot ETF - even as the market was sliding hard.
Mubadala lifted its position to 12.7M IBIT shares after adding nearly 4M more in Q4. Al Warda raised holdings to 8.2M shares. Combined, that’s over $1B allocated to Bitcoin exposure by the end of 2025.
And here’s what makes it interesting.
▪ They bought during a 23% $BTC drop in Q4
▪ Price fell another 23% in early 2026
▪ Position value now sits closer to $800M
That’s not momentum trading. That’s long-term positioning
For sovereign funds, spot ETFs offer regulated access, easier portfolio management, strong liquidity, and no direct custody risk. It’s a cleaner gateway into crypto.
The key takeaway? While retail debates short-term charts, institutional capital keeps building exposure through structured products. In this market, watching who buys the dip may matter more than watching the dip itself.