Wavebridge Research/ BlackRock’s Bitcoin Strategy and Institutional Involvement BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has solidified its position as a major player in the cryptocurrency market by securing 3.25% of the total Bitcoin supply through its spot ETF, while simultaneously ramping up its Ethereum investments. In the

Wavebridge Research/ Bitcoin’s Rise as a Scarce Institutional Asset Bitcoin has solidified its position as a major asset class, surging 656% since 2022 to reach a staggering market cap of $2.8 trillion. While this growth pace is milder compared to prior cycles, its dominance in global finance remains

Wavebridge Research/ U.S. and Global Institutions Deepen Bitcoin Market Influence Institutional influence in the U.S. Bitcoin market has become increasingly pronounced, with twelve spot Bitcoin ETFs now managing a combined 1.2 million BTC—over 71% of which is concentrated in BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC.

Wavebridge Research/  Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Institutional Accumulation Accelerate Trump Media & Technology Group, in which former President Donald Trump is a major shareholder, has formalized its Bitcoin reserve strategy by raising $2.32 billion through a private placement with 50 institutional investors. This move aligns with the administration’s

Wavebridge Research/ Bitcoin Surges as Institutional Demand Outpaces Supply Despite recent weakness in U.S. equity markets, Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high near $112,000, underscoring its growing stature as a hedge alongside gold in the face of mounting U.S. public debt. BlackRock, among other institutional

Wavebridge Research/ Explosive Growth in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Demand Since January, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a remarkable $41 billion in cumulative inflows, with $2.97 billion entering in April and an additional $2.64 billion in May alone. This surge in ETF-driven demand