BlackRock ETF makes a big move: Ethereum attracts $103 million in a single day, signaling institutional investment deployment

2026-01-06 11:20:12

【Crypto World】Recent on-chain data reveals an interesting phenomenon—BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF bought $102.9 million worth of ETH in one go on January 5th. A few days earlier, their Bitcoin ETF made a hefty purchase of $287.4 million on January 2nd, setting a nearly three-month record for single-day buy-ins.

The actions of these major institutions are not isolated. Not long ago, US banks relaxed the restrictions on financial advisors recommending cryptocurrencies, and this positive signal, combined with continuous ETF buying, directly boosted market sentiment. The visible effect is—Ethereum has risen 2.6% in the past 24 hours, with a nearly 10% increase over the past week.

That said, the situation isn’t as optimistic as it seems. Since entering 2025, Ethereum has declined by 12.4%. Market analysts point out that if Bitcoin can hit a new all-time high, Ethereum might follow with a significant rally. But there’s a hidden risk— the current macroeconomic environment remains somewhat fragile, and a correction could happen at any time. Institutions are buying, but the market is waiting.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-09 01:26

BlackRock's move is really aggressive, pouring over 100 million in one go. Is it a bottom-fishing move or a strong bullish signal? Speaking of which, that 280 million USD purchase of BTC was quite shocking... But I'm still a bit cautious. ETH has already dropped 12.4% in 2025, and people get excited with a ten percent increase in a week—such risks...

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-08 10:33

BlackRock is buying again. Is this really happening, or are they just trying to shake out retail investors? They poured over a hundred million in, so why is it still dropping so badly?

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WenMoon

· 01-06 15:09

BlackRock's recent moves look quite aggressive, but the rebound's gains really can't make up for the decline at the beginning of the year... Institutional buying is a good thing, but it's not that simple.

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LonelyAnchorman

· 01-06 11:48

Blackstone's move is really injecting vitality into the market. It seems that institutions still haven't given up on Ethereum... Wait, since January, Ethereum has fallen 12.4%? Are these buys bottom-fishing or chasing the high? It all feels a bit uncertain.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 01-06 11:47

The signals for institutional bottom-fishing are indeed strong, but I don't believe this wave can last... BlackRock spending money is impressive, but retail investors still have to take the hit.

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DiamondHands

· 01-06 11:46

BlackRock's move is really aggressive, pouring 100 million into ETH all at once. They must be very optimistic... But speaking of which, ETH has dropped 12.4% in the past two months. Whether institutions will continue to buy the dip remains to be seen. Anyway, I'll wait and see.

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TokenStorm

· 01-06 11:42

BlackRock's move is indeed aggressive, but on-chain data shows that institutional buying patterns are not new to me. I've seen this happen more than once—first they pour money to create FOMO, retail investors follow suit and push prices higher, then... you all know, the eye of the storm is the most comfortable but also the most dangerous.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 01-06 11:36

BlackRock's recent move is truly outrageous, pouring over 100 million in all at once. What are they hinting at us?

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