Abu Dhabi Investment Funds Increase Bitcoin Holdings During Market Dip
Recent filings in the US reveal that two investment vehicles associated with Abu Dhabi have significantly increased their holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), indicating a strategic move to expand their exposure to regulated Bitcoin investments amidst market fluctuations.
According to the latest Form 13F filings, Mubadala Investment Company now owns 12,702,323 shares of IBIT, valued at $630,670,337 as of December 31, 2025. This marks a substantial increase from their previous quarter’s disclosure of 8,726,972 shares, reflecting a 46% growth in share count quarter-over-quarter.
Additionally, Al Warda Investments reported owning 8,218,712 shares of IBIT worth $408,059,051 by the end of December. Together, these filings indicate that Abu Dhabi-linked exposure to IBIT totaled just under 21 million shares, exceeding $1 billion in value.
IBIT has emerged as a preferred avenue for institutional Bitcoin exposure in the US market, with these filings highlighting a strategic approach to increasing exposure rather than divesting during market downturns.
These filings align with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s comments on sovereign entities gradually entering the Bitcoin space, emphasizing a methodical accumulation process rather than reactive buying based on market momentum.
Notably, the disclosed holdings represent investments in ETF shares rather than direct Bitcoin custody, streamlining operational processes for large allocators and ensuring compliance within existing reporting frameworks.
The filings underscore the evolving landscape of institutional participation in Bitcoin, emphasizing a cautious and deliberate approach to building exposure over time.
As of the latest update, Bitcoin is trading at $68,246, reflecting ongoing market dynamics and investor sentiment.
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