BlackRock clients purchased $72.5 million in Ethereum on Monday through the asset manager’s spot Ethereum ETF. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has been building exposure to on-chain infrastructure through regulated crypto products.

The purchase reflects growing institutional interest in Ethereum as a foundational asset for smart contracts and tokenization. BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF enables institutional investors to gain streamlined crypto exposure through regulated products that bridge traditional finance and web3.

Institutions have been rotating into Ethereum amid increased demand for liquid, regulated crypto products focused on DeFi and tokenization. BlackRock continues to facilitate Ethereum accumulation through its ETF, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s role as a core asset for emerging web3 ecosystems.