BlackRock transferred 8,700 ETH worth $15.8 million to Coinbase Prime, signaling growing institutional engagement with Ethereum as the asset manager expands its digital asset infrastructure.
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BlackRock moves 8,700 ETH to Coinbase Prime worth $15.8M
BlackRock transferred 8,700 Ether valued at $15.8 million to Coinbase Prime, on-chain data shows, as the asset manager deepens its Ethereum footprint.
On-chain monitoring systems detected the transfer from a wallet associated with BlackRock's institutional custody operations, according to Arkham Intelligence data.
The transfer, executed at 07:04 UTC on July 10, represents one of the largest single-day ETH movements by the firm this quarter. At the time of transfer, Ether traded at approximately $1,816, according to CoinGecko.
The move comes as BlackRock expands its digital asset infrastructure, following the launch of its spot Ether ETF and growing tokenization initiatives on Ethereum. The transfer to Coinbase Prime, an institutional custody and trading platform, may signal preparation for ETF-related liquidity management or staking operations.
BlackRock's Ethereum activity has drawn increased scrutiny from on-chain analysts as institutional engagement with the network accelerates. The firm has been among the most active traditional asset managers building on Ethereum, with its BUIDL tokenized fund and spot Ether ETF both relying on the network.
The transfer coincides with a broader shift in Ethereum's institutional strategy. Earlier this month, Ethereum Institutional launched as a nonprofit aimed at guiding banks and asset managers through the ecosystem, pointing to growing demand for structured entry points into the network. The organization, led by former Ethereum Foundation enterprise engagement team members, has already built relationships with roughly 500 institutions.
Ether was trading at $1,795.86 as of 14:30 UTC, up 3.07% on the day, according to CoinDesk data. The broader crypto market, as measured by the CoinDesk 20 Index, rose 2.49% over the same period. ETH has traded in a range between $1,700 and $1,900 over the past month, with the $1,800 level serving as a key psychological threshold for traders monitoring institutional flow patterns. The next major resistance sits at $1,950, while support holds at $1,700, according to CoinDesk data.
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