Major financial institutions have committed serious capital and infrastructure to digital assets, setting the stage for 2026 to become a structurally supported bull market powered by steady institutional buying rather than retail hype.

How BlackRock and Fidelity Lead the ETF Charge into 2026

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has drawn massive attention with tens of billions in assets under management, often capturing the lion’s share of daily inflows. In one recent session alone, the broader spot Bitcoin ETF category pulled in over $400 million, with BlackRock’s product leading the pack at around $214 million on that day. Fidelity’s offering has also posted strong single-day figures, sometimes exceeding $45 million, as…