BlackRock's significant reallocation of cryptocurrency holdings has sent ripples through the digital asset market as the world's largest asset manager transferred $561 million from Bitcoin to Ethereum in early June, signaling a strategic shift in institutional cryptocurrency positioning. The move has coincided with technical indicators suggesting the potential beginning of an "altseason," with Ethereum's performance against Bitcoin reaching critical breakout levels.
BlackRock executed the portfolio rebalancing between May 30 and June 2, transferring 5,362 BTC valued at approximately $561 million to Coinbase Prime while simultaneously acquiring 27,241 ETH worth $69 million. The Bitcoin sales aligned with substantial outflows from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, which recorded $430.8 million in outflows on May 30 and an additional $130.4 million on June 2.
The rotation has not been limited to BlackRock alone. On August 5, both BlackRock and Fidelity executed substantial transfers to Coinbase Prime, with the combined movements totaling over $717 million in cryptocurrency. According to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, BlackRock transferred $664 million in ETH and BTC, while Fidelity moved 14,978 ETH worth $53.57 million to the exchange

Ethereum (ETH) - IDR
IDR 60.4898 M
1 min ago
1.91%
Mkt. Cap.
IDR 7,301,683.61 B
Vol. 24H
Ξ 491.28
(IDR 29.39 B)
Open 24h
IDR 59.3550 M
Low/High 24h
IDR 58.3500 M
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IDR 60.6500 M
Whitepaper
Launch Date
2015-07-30
Max Supply
Not Applicable
Total Supply
120,709,323.99
Circulating Supply
120,709,323.99
Mkt. Cap. Penalty
0 %
Website
Consensus Mechanisms
Proof of Stake
Hashing Algorithms
Keccak 256
Block Nr.
23,087,802.00
Block Reward
2.26
Network H/s
-
Ethereum is a decentralized platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications. It has its own cryptocurrency, Ether, and enables users to transact and communicate without the need for a central authority. In contrast to Bitcoin, Ethereum is a general purpose blockchain that can be programmed for a wide range of tasks. It can be used for building apps and organizations, holding assets, and facilitating financial transactions while respecting user privacy and avoiding censorship. ETH, the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum, is used to fuel and secure the network, serve as collateral for the creation of other tokens, and support the Ethereum financial system. It has value as a means of paying transaction fees and as a store of value or tool for decentralized finance. ETH has initially gained recognition through initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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