BlackRock transferred 8.7K ETH ($15.81M) from its ETF wallets to Coinbase Prime.
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BlackRock transferred 8.7K ETH valued at $15.81M from its exchange-traded fund wallets to Coinbase Prime. The move represents a fraction of the asset manager's broader Ethereum holdings, which according to Arkham Intelligence tracking total 2.752M ETH worth $4.88B across a diversified portfolio.
BlackRock's on-chain footprint spans over 6.6k addresses and holds more than $51.5B in total crypto assets, with Bitcoin comprising the largest position at 730.44K BTC valued at $46.65B. The transfer to Coinbase Prime—a custodial service for institutional clients—is consistent with patterns of centralized custody and liquidity management observed among major crypto holders.
The timing and exact intent behind this specific transfer remain unclear from available data, though such movements are routine for institutional managers managing large positions across multiple venues and custody arrangements.