BlackRock sold 3,671 BTC worth roughly $230 million and bought 10,566 ETH worth about $17.71 million in a notable on-chain rebalancing move.
The shift lands during one of the most volatile stretches of 2026 for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, with heavy ETF outflows hitting BlackRock’s flagship products.
The Ethereum purchase pushed total ETH inflows above 10,000 ETH for the linked wallet during the operation. That signals a clear institutional accumulation pattern, even though Bitcoin remains the dominant headline story across the broader crypto market.
The move reflects ongoing institutional appetite for Ethereum exposure. It also shows that BlackRock continues to actively manage its digital asset positions rather than holding passively, adjusting allocations based on opportunity, valuation, and ongoing market conditions globally.
The on-chain rebalancing arrives during a brutal stretch for BlackRock’s crypto ETFs. On June 1, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) lost $440.3 million in a single day, leading the broader Bitcoin ETF segment into 11 straight days of outflows.
The streak finally broke on June 4 when IBIT recorded a $47.66 million net inflow. That ended the 13-day losing run, while BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) added $19.3 million, ending its own 17 straight days of outflows across global trading sessions.
The recent inflows mark a cautious shift in tone. After weeks of sustained selling pressure, both BlackRock IBIT and ETHA found fresh buyers, suggesting that the worst of the institutional capitulation may now be behind global crypto markets.
Bitcoin trades near $62,300 after slipping below $60,000 over the weekend for the first time since 2024. The asset is trading 50% below its all-time high of $126,080 set in October 2025.
Meanwhile, Ethereum trades around $1,668 after a sharp bearish breakdown below the $2,000 psychological support level. ETH price has fallen by 66% below its all-time high of $4,946 reached in August 2025 across global exchanges.
Macroeconomic factors continue to pressure both assets. Middle East tensions, energy prices, and renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes have driven investors away from crypto and toward defensive sectors like AI stocks across recent weeks.
Against this backdrop, BlackRock’s selective Ethereum accumulation looks strategically interesting. The asset manager appears to be quietly positioning for a potential rebound, even as its ETF products absorb massive outflows during the broader risk-off market environment now.
