The Abu Dhabi Investment Committee (ADIC) significantly increased its investment in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the third quarter of 2025 (July to September).
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according toAccording to Bloomberg , the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), an independent operating unit of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company, significantly increased its investment in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September).
ADIC adds 5.5 million shares of IBIT.
According to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ADIC increased its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from approximately 2.4 million shares at the end of the second quarter to 7.9634 million shares, a surge of 230.6%, almost tripling its original amount. Based on the market capitalization as of September 30, this is worth approximately $518 million. In response, an ADIC spokesperson told the media that Bitcoin is being viewed as “digital gold” and is part of its long-term diversified asset allocation strategy, not short-term speculation.
It is worth mentioning that Abu Dhabi’s other sovereign wealth fund, ADIA, had already purchased $436 million worth of IBIT in the first quarter of this year, indicating that Abu Dhabi’s overall strategy for crypto assets has already begun.
At the same time, other well-known institutions also increased their Bitcoin holdings. For example, Harvard University’s endowment fund increased its holdings by 257% in the same quarter, and the Wisconsin Investment Board doubled its Bitcoin ETF holdings.
Potential market impact
The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund’s significant increase in its holdings is seen as the latest symbol of the Middle East’s oil wealth rapidly embracing cryptocurrencies. Analysts point out that the sovereign wealth fund’s substantial investment not only brought real inflows to the US spot Bitcoin ETF but also reinforced the narrative that Bitcoin is shifting from a high-risk speculative asset to an “institutional-grade reserve asset.”
Especially given that at least five countries around the world are reportedly considering including Bitcoin in their national reserves, Abu Dhabi’s move may inspire more sovereign wealth funds to follow suit, creating a demonstration effect.
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