BlackRock Moves $150 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum from Coinbase

BlackRock withdrew over $135 million in Bitcoin and nearly $16 million in Ethereum from Coinbase, according to TheDataNerd, marking a significant movement in institutional crypto holdings.

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Summary

BlackRock withdrew $150 million in digital assets from Coinbase on February 24, consisting of 2,086 Bitcoin worth approximately $135 million and 8,459 Ethereum valued at about $15.84 million. This withdrawal, tracked by TheDataNerd, occurred nine hours before publication. Large-scale transfers by institutions like BlackRock may signal portfolio adjustments or custody management, though no public comment was made on the reason behind the move.

Terms & Concepts
  • Coinbase: A major U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell, and store digital assets.
  • Bitcoin (BTC): The first decentralized cryptocurrency, widely used as a store of value and digital payment system.
  • Ethereum (ETH): A blockchain platform supporting smart contracts (self-executing blockchain code) and decentralized applications.