Catenaa, Monday, February 23, 2026-Two Abu Dhabi-based investment funds held more than $1 billion in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF at the end of 2025, according to US Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Mubadala Investment Company reported owning 12,702,323 shares of IBIT, valued at roughly $631 million, while Al Warda Investments held 8,218,712 shares worth $408 million.
Mubadala increased its IBIT holdings by 46% compared with its third-quarter 2025 filing, reflecting continued confidence in BlackRock’s largest spot Bitcoin fund, which manages approximately $58 billion in assets.
Al Warda’s stake represents a significant allocation to the fund, part of the government-backed investment strategy to gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated U.S. financial products.
BlackRock’s IBIT fund has experienced volatility in recent months amid falling Bitcoin prices, but it remains the largest of its kind, offering investors direct exposure to the cryptocurrency.
The filings, known as 13F reports, are submitted quarterly by institutional managers holding at least $100 million in US equities and provide a partial view of the funds’ overall portfolios.
Analysts note that sovereign wealth fund participation underscores institutional interest in Bitcoin via regulated vehicles.
The Abu Dhabi investments reflect a broader trend of global investors allocating capital to high-profile crypto ETFs while navigating price fluctuations and market risk.
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