BlackRock Crypto ETF Assets Jump 63% in Q3 to $79.6 Billion, Still Below 2025 Peak
BlackRock's digital asset holdings climbed 63% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching $79.6 billion at the end of September as cryptocurrency prices recovered and investors returned to its crypto investment products. Despite the rebound, the asset manager's holdings remained 23% below their level a year earlier, highlighting the impact of market volatility on its cryptocurrency business.
BlackRock reported $79.6 billion in digital assets under management, up from $48.8 billion at the end of June, in its third-quarter earnings report released Wednesday. Investors added $7.9 billion in net new money to the company's digital asset products during the quarter, more than reversing approximately $2.2 billion in withdrawals recorded during the first half of 2026.
The recovery reflected a combination of rising cryptocurrency prices and renewed investor demand. Market appreciation accounted for most of the increase in assets under management, while additional capital inflows provided further support.
Market Gains Drive BlackRock Crypto ETF Recovery
BlackRock's digital asset holdings increased by $30.8 billion during the third quarter. Of that amount, $22.9 billion came from market gains, while investors contributed another $7.9 billion through net inflows.
The improvement followed a difficult first half of 2026, when Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies came under pressure. The decline reduced the market value of assets held by BlackRock's crypto products, weighing on their total assets under management.
As cryptocurrency prices recovered in the third quarter, the value of those holdings increased. Fresh investor allocations added to the rebound, helping the asset manager reverse the outflows recorded during the first six months of the year.
BlackRock's Crypto Assets Remain Below Last Year's Level
Despite the quarterly improvement, BlackRock's digital asset holdings remained below their previous level. The company managed nearly $104 billion in digital assets a year earlier, approximately 23% more than its total at the end of September 2026.
The decline was not driven by sustained net withdrawals from investors. Over the preceding 12 months, BlackRock's digital asset funds attracted $6.3 billion in net new money. However, falling market valuations reduced the value of those holdings by $30.6 billion over the same period.
The figures illustrate the influence of cryptocurrency price movements on assets under management. Even when investors continue allocating capital to a fund, a decline in the underlying assets can outweigh those inflows and reduce the fund's overall value.
iShares Bitcoin Trust Generates Revenue for BlackRock
BlackRock operates the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), one of its digital asset investment products. The company reported $39 million in quarterly fees and securities lending revenue from its digital asset products.
However, BlackRock did not disclose separate assets under management or investor flow figures for its Bitcoin fund in the third-quarter earnings release. The reported totals therefore cover its digital asset products collectively rather than providing a standalone breakdown for IBIT.
The third-quarter results show a substantial recovery in BlackRock's crypto business, supported primarily by market appreciation and supplemented by new investor money. Nevertheless, the gap between its current holdings and the level recorded a year earlier demonstrates how cryptocurrency market performance continues to shape the scale of its digital asset operations.
data source:coindesk.com
Writer: Ethan Collins
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