Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund boosts Bitcoin ETF stake by 46%
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, increased its stake in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF by 46% in Q4 2025.Summary
Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, significantly increased its exposure to cryptocurrency by boosting its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 46% during the fourth quarter of 2025. According to an SEC filing, Mubadala held approximately 12.7 million IBIT shares, valued over $630 million, as of December 31, up from 8.7 million shares held in Q3. This strategic investment in IBIT, which offers regulated Bitcoin exposure, occurred while other major institutions like Goldman Sachs and Harvard Management Company were reducing their crypto holdings amid market volatility. IBIT remains the dominant player in the Bitcoin ETF market, managing $52.4 billion in assets as of mid-February.
(Source：Crypto Briefing)