<ul><li>BlackRock's in-house portfolio has increased exposure to its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by 25% as part of a diversification strategy.</li><li>As of March 31, 2025, the BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio held 2,123,592 shares of its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at $99.4 million, a significant increase from the prior period.</li><li>BlackRock's IBIT is now the largest fund in its category with over $72 billion in net assets, surpassing competitors like the Fidelity Wise Origin Fund.</li><li>Bitcoin ETF demand is rising among institutional investors, with predictions suggesting fund inflows could reach $120 billion in 2025 and double to $300 billion by 2026.</li></ul>

BlackRock in-house portfolio boosts IBIT Bitcoin ETF exposure by 25%

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