BlackRock's digital assets experienced a drastic decline of nearly 39%, falling from $79.6 billion to $48.8 billion over the past year despite attracting $15.1 billion in net inflows. The significant drop was primarily driven by $45.8 billion in market losses that overshadowed new investments.
During the second quarter, BlackRock's digital asset funds reported an additional $3.1 billion in net outflows, highlighting the ongoing difficulties in the crypto market. Bitcoin and ether, the two leading cryptocurrencies, struggled to recover from early-year losses, contributing to negative performance trends.
BlackRock, however, achieved record assets under management across its broader business, totaling $15.3 trillion and benefiting from $192 billion in net inflows for the quarter. The firm also surpassed earnings expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $13.91 on a revenue of $7.08 billion. Shares of BlackRock (BLK) rose 4.15% to £1,068 during pre-market trading.
Looking ahead, BlackRock aims for $500 million in annual revenue from its digital asset division by 2030, a target that represents a tenfold increase from the current $40 million generated from fees. The company has continuously expanded its crypto ETF offerings since launching its spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in 2024.
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