Grayscale vs. Blackrock: The Battle for Crypto Supremacy
Blackrock's onchain crypto assets are nearing Grayscale's, with recent data showing Blackrock at $21.02 billion and Grayscale at $21.33B.
Tanishq Bodh
Blackrock Challenges Grayscale’s Dominance in Crypto Holdings
Recent data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that Blackrock is closing in on Grayscale in terms of onchain crypto assets. As of Friday, Grayscale’s assets are valued at approximately $21.33 billion, with Blackrock’s portfolio close behind at around $21.02 billion.
Grayscale Faces New Rival as Blackrock Gains Ground
Blackrock’s rapidly growing onchain digital assets are edging closer to surpassing Grayscale’s, highlighting a significant shift in the competitive landscape. Currently, Grayscale maintains a slight lead with $21.33 billion in assets, bolstered by its GDLC fund. As of midday Friday, Grayscale’s holdings included 264,921 BTC and 2.292 million ETH.
Conversely, Blackrock holds 347,440 BTC and roughly 312,122 ETH. Blackrock recently overtook Grayscale as the largest digital asset manager by bitcoin holdings, driven by strong inflows into its IBIT and ETHA funds. While Grayscale has seen a reduction in its BTC and ETH reserves, Blackrock has added billions to its holdings.
Shifts in Fund Flows Mark a Changing Landscape
Grayscale’s GBTC fund experienced a record outflow of $19.57 billion, while Blackrock’s IBIT fund attracted $20.37 billion in positive inflows since January 11, 2024. Although spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been slower to gain traction, Grayscale saw a $2.39 billion decrease since July 23. Meanwhile, Blackrock’s ETHA fund is approaching the $1 billion mark, having collected $967.29 million so far.
If these trends persist, Blackrock is on track to surpass Grayscale in total onchain crypto assets in the near future.
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