Fidelity’s Expanding Digital Asset Portfolio in 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital assets, Fidelity has made significant strides in 2025, substantially increasing its exposure to cryptocurrencies. According to recent insights from Finbold research, Fidelity’s holdings in digital currencies have seen a remarkable growth of over $5.3 billion this year alone.
Fidelity’s Cryptocurrency ETFs: A Detailed Overview
As the year began on January 1, 2025, Fidelity’s two prominent spot cryptocurrency ETFs, namely the Fidelity Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) and Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH), reported substantial holdings. Together, they amassed 201,163 BTC and 462,250 ETH, translating to a valuation of $20.55 billion, as gathered from Lookonchain data.
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Fast forward to August 20, 2025, and these holdings experienced a noteworthy increase. The updated figures revealed holdings of 199,127 BTC and 728,939 ETH, with a combined worth soaring to $25.92 billion, reflecting the prevailing market conditions.
This impressive growth signifies a 26.1% increase, equating to an additional $5.37 billion in cryptocurrency exposure in just under eight months.
Analyzing Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment Flows
Despite a slight reduction in Fidelity’s Bitcoin holdings (approximately 2,000 BTC less), the financial value of their Bitcoin investments surged by $3.76 billion, a notable increase of 19.8%, driven by Bitcoin’s price rise from $92,595 to $113,500 during the same period.
Ethereum, however, emerged as the standout performer. Fidelity’s Ethereum holdings expanded significantly from 462,250 ETH to 728,939 ETH, marking a 62% rise in tokens held. This led to a remarkable 103.9% increase in value, climbing from $1.55 billion to $3.16 billion.
Fidelity’s Crypto Ventures Beyond ETFs
Fidelity’s influence in the crypto realm extends beyond its flagship ETFs. Through its Fidelity Custody division, the company manages and safeguards assets for a diverse range of institutional clients, such as corporations and hedge funds.
Data from Arkham highlights Fidelity’s broader custody operations with a valuation of $46.21 billion as of August 20, which marks a near $10 billion increase from the start of the year when the total holdings were $36.22 billion.
On-chain analytics further reveal active asset transfers between Fidelity Custody and Coinbase, showcasing multi-million-dollar Bitcoin outflows, typical ETF and custody activities, and a sign of heightened client engagement.
With over $45 billion in digital assets under management, Fidelity has firmly positioned itself as a leading traditional finance entity in the crypto ecosystem. Given the increasing traction of spot ETFs in U.S. capital markets, this trend is poised to continue its upward trajectory.
Comparative Insights: BlackRock’s Crypto Surge
As reported by Finbold research last week, between January 1, 2025, and August 14, 2025, BlackRock’s cryptocurrency portfolio experienced a staggering surge of $49.15 billion, escalating from $54.83 billion to an impressive $103.98 billion.
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