BlackRock Injects $289 Million into IBIT as Bitcoin Inflows Surge

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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has injected an additional $289 million into its spot Bitcoin (Bitcoin, BTC) ETF, reigniting strong institutional buying as total market inflows surpassed $500 million — the highest level in two weeks.

According to cryptocurrency-focused outlet CoinGape on February 26 (local time), the spot Bitcoin ETF market recorded $500 million in net inflows in a single day, marking the most active capital inflow in the past two weeks. BlackRock’s IBIT led the rally by attracting $289 million. This figure represents the largest inflow since mid-February, suggesting that institutional investors are viewing Bitcoin’s current price as a buying opportunity.

The aggressive stance of institutional investors was also evident in funds managed by other issuers such as Fidelity and Grayscale. Fidelity’s FBTC attracted tens of millions of dollars, helping push Bitcoin’s price above the $68,000 level. Analysts noted that the large-scale inflows were catalyzed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly policy stance, which has encouraged fresh capital to enter the market.

With this additional purchase, BlackRock’s Bitcoin holdings have reached a new all-time high, intensifying the institution-led supply-demand imbalance. As more Bitcoin is transferred from exchanges to external wallets, direct institutional demand through spot ETFs has become a strong support for price floors. Market observers also point to a rise in open interest in the futures market, indicating a renewed appetite for risk assets among investors.

The crypto industry expects that these inflows will not be a one-off event but rather a catalyst for a long-term bullish cycle. As cumulative inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $50 billion, Bitcoin’s position within the traditional financial system has grown increasingly solid. Continued inflows from major asset managers such as BlackRock are laying the technical groundwork for Bitcoin to surpass $70,000 and potentially challenge its all-time high.

BlackRock’s large-scale capital injection is sending a strong buy signal across the broader market, creating a spillover effect into the altcoin sector. Major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, are also showing signs of stability amid the recovery in institutional risk appetite. The revaluation of Bitcoin, integrated with global financial infrastructure, remains ongoing, and portfolio diversification strategies by major asset managers are expected to continue serving as a key market driver.

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