BlackRock Inc. has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 4,970 BTC valued at approximately $530.6 million on May 21, bringing its total to around 643,974 BTC, worth over $67 billion. This positions BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as the second-largest holder of Bitcoin, only behind the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
In addition to its Bitcoin investments, BlackRock has also been actively acquiring Ethereum, with recent purchases amounting to $45 million, indicating a broader interest in cryptocurrencies.
Meanwhile, prominent trader James Wynn has escalated his leveraged long position on Bitcoin to over $1.1 billion, using 40x leverage. His position, which now holds 10,200 BTC at an entry price of $108,065, has a liquidation price of $103,730. It has seen significant volatility, with unrealized profits reaching over $39 million as Bitcoin’s price hit $111,900.
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