{"id":13905,"date":"2025-02-19T13:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=13905"},"modified":"2025-02-19T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:31:56","slug":"abu-dhabis-mubadala-expands-bitcoin-etf-portfolio-by-436-9-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=13905","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mubadala Expands Bitcoin ETF Portfolio By $436.9 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s renowned wealth management firm Mubadala has invested $436.9 million in BlackRock\u2019s BitcoinETF. Mubadala, the giant managing assets worth $330 billion, is diversifying its portfolio aggressively. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/1704268\/000108514625001478\/xslForm13F_X02\/infotable.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> revealed Mubadala\u2019s confidence in Bitcoin and allocation of nearly half a billion to the ETF. In the fourth quarter, the fund purchased 8.2 million shares of BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>On 14 February 2025, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart said, \u201c<span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">Mubadala Investment Company, is now the 7th largest known holder of <\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\"><a class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BlackRock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Blackrock<\/a><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">\u2018s Bitcoin ETF ( <\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\"><a class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=cashtag_click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$IBIT<\/a><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Abu Dhabi&#8217;s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, is now the 7th largest known holder of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BlackRock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Blackrock<\/a>&#8216;s Bitcoin ETF ( <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$IBIT<\/a>) at $461.23 million <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/skuQaInY88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/skuQaInY88<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N8PeC7NrHv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/N8PeC7NrHv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 James Seyffart (@JSeyff) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JSeyff\/status\/1890486922587275655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/blackrocks-spot-bitcoin-etf-saw-over-37-billion-in-net-inflows-in-2024\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">BlackRock\u2019s Spot Bitcoin ETF Saw Over $37 Billion in Net Inflows in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Growing Enthusiasm For Bitcoin ETFs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approved last year, Bitcoin ETFs appeal as a regulated and accessible way to gain exposure to Bitcoin has increased with institutional capital. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mubadala is not alone in its enthusiasm for BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin ETF. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fund emerged as the dominant player in the cryptocurrency ETF market, recording over $37 billion in net inflows in 2024, according to<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FarsideUK\/status\/1874096455062822919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0data from Farside Investors<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Bloomberg Intelligence, by November, US Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $100 billion in net assets for the first time.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Importantly, spot Bitcoin ETFs have dominated the ETF landscape in 2024, with six of the top ten launches being BTC-focused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> fund has attracted some of the most prominent institutional investors globally. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of the fourth quarter of 2024, Millennium Management emerged as the largest holder with $1.58 billion invested, followed by Brevan Howard Capital Management ($1.39 billion), Goldman Sachs ($1.28 billion), Susquehanna International Group ($899.6 million), and Jane Street ($854 million).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/ethereum-and-bitcoin-etfs-see-record-breaking-inflows\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs See Record-Breaking Inflows<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mubadala Invests In Crypto, AI, Data Centers, Space Exploration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The future of investing is AI-driven.<\/p>\n<p>Our latest white paper, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AlphaIntelligence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#AlphaIntelligence<\/a>: The Investment Fund of the Future, unpacks how <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#AI<\/a> is reshaping decision-making and creating new opportunities in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/investment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#investment<\/a> world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f4d6.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcd6\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Read chapter 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s8O0z3DwF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/s8O0z3DwF8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Investing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Investing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bfP7A0aVGe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/bfP7A0aVGe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mubadala (@Mubadala) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mubadala\/status\/1885691243063038244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the company released a white paper. It encompassed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping decision-making and creating new opportunities in the investment world.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Phoenix Group, a popular Bitcoin mining company based in the UAE, reported a staggering 236% increase in its 2024 revenues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) tech leaders observed that Abu Dhabi is continuing to position itself as a leading hub for financial innovation and technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFintech Abu Dhabi exemplifies our dedication to innovation, bringing global visionaries together to shape the future of finance and technology. We aim to facilitate meaningful conversations that continue to strengthen a thriving ecosystem coupled with progressive frameworks and a dynamic business environment,\u201d said\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/salem-al-darei-6877864?originalSubdomain=ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Salem Mohammed Al Darei<\/a>, CEO of ADGM Authority.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/direct-from-abu-dhabi-finance-week-is-mena-the-next-world-crypto-hub\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Direct From Abu Dhabi Finance Week: Is MENA The Next World Crypto Hub?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         Mubadala is not the only Abu Dhabi-based entity making waves in the digital asset space. The Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), another sovereign wealth fund, has also been investing in cryptocurrency infrastructure.     <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         The influx of institutional capital into Bitcoin ETFs like BlackRock\u2019s iShares product is widely seen as a positive development for the cryptocurrency market.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/abu-dhabis-mubadala-expands-bitcoin-etf-portfolio-by-436-9-million\/\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mubadala Expands Bitcoin ETF Portfolio By $436.9 Million<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi\u2019s renowned wealth management firm Mubadala has invested $436.9 million in BlackRock\u2019s BitcoinETF. Mubadala, the giant managing assets worth $330 billion, is diversifying its portfolio aggressively. A US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing revealed Mubadala\u2019s confidence in Bitcoin and allocation of nearly half a billion to the ETF. In the fourth quarter, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-13905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13905\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}