BlackRock just became the world’s biggest known Bitcoin holder

BlackRock has cemented its dominance in the digital asset market, with its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) overtaking the reserves of major exchanges to become the largest known holder of Bitcoin globally. A seismic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, as demand pivots from retail-led exchange accumulation to regulated, institutional-grade financial products. According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant reviewed on August 22, 2025, IBIT’s holdings have surged to approximately 781,160 BTC.  BlackRock’s iShares ETF Dethrones Exchanges, Becomes Largest Known BTC Holder“Inflows into BlackRock’s ETF signify a fundamental change in market structure source: https://finbold.com/blackrock-just-became-the-worlds-biggest-known-bitcoin-holder/