BlackRock Says Security Concerns Push Large Bitcoin Holders Toward Its IBIT ETF
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BlackRock has stated that security concerns around self-custody are motivating large Bitcoin holders, often called whales, to move their holdings into the firm's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF. The company suggests that institutional-grade custody and regulatory protections offered through the ETF structure appeal to holders managing significant amounts of Bitcoin.
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