黑石通過購買價值108萬美元的比特幣ETF進入比特幣市場

這標誌著黑石對數字資產的首次投資。貝萊德的iShares比特幣信託ETF（IBIT）股票已添加到替代性多策略基金中

Blackstone has entered the crypto market with the purchase of Bitcoin ETFs. The private equity giant bought 23,094 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) for a price of $46.54, according to a recent SEC filing.

Blackstone通過購買比特幣ETF進入加密貨幣市場。根據最近的SEC文件，這家私募股權巨頭以46.54美元的價格購買了BlackRock的Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF（IBIT）的23,094股。

The move marks a significant shift in Blackstone’s investment strategy, as the firm has traditionally avoided direct exposure to cryptocurrencies. As of March 31, Blackstone had $1.2 trillion in assets under management, and the new crypto assets make up less than 1% of the portfolio.

此舉標誌著黑石的投資策略發生了重大轉變，因為該公司傳統上避免了直接暴露於加密貨幣。截至3月31日，黑石公司擁有1.2萬億美元的管理資產，而新的加密資產不到投資組合的1％。

In addition to IBIT, Blackstone also disclosed a smaller stake in two other Bitcoin-related securities: 9,889 shares of the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) and 4,300 shares of Bitcoin Depot Inc. (BTM).

除IBIT外，黑石還披露了其他兩種與比特幣相關證券的較小股份：Proshares比特幣ETF（BITO）的9,889股和4,300股Bitcoin Depot Inc.（BTM）。

The IBIT shares were added to Blackstone’s Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund (BTMIX), which had $2.63 billion in assets at the end of the quarter and is focused on making opportunistic investments across a broad range of asset classes.

IBIT股票被添加到Blackstone的替代多策略基金（BTMIX）中，該基金在本季度末擁有26.3億美元的資產，並專注於在廣泛的資產類別上進行機會性投資。

The purchase of IBI shares comes after reports that leaders at Square, a company known for its Bitcoin advocacy, had reservations about the cryptocurrency.

IBI股票的購買是在有報導稱以其比特幣倡導而聞名的公司領導者對加密貨幣的保留。

Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman has previously expressed skepticism about digital currencies, and the firm’s earlier filings with the SEC did not mention any crypto holdings.

黑石公司首席執行官斯蒂芬·施瓦茨曼（Stephen Schwarzman）此前曾對數字貨幣表示懷疑，而該公司早先向SEC的文件沒有提及任何加密貨幣。

IBIT has seen consistent net inflows over the last six weeks, with investors channeling billions of dollars into the product. Since its launch in January 2024, IBIT has gathered more than $46.1 billion in net inflows, making it the top U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF.

在過去的六個星期中，IBIT一直在淨流入，投資者將數十億美元轉入該產品。自2024年1月推出以來，伊比特（Ibit）收集了超過461億美元的淨流入，使其成為美國最高的比特幣ETF。

The ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) also saw modest exposure from Blackstone, with the private equity firm purchasing 9,889 shares of the futures-linked ETF. As of March 31, the total value of the ProShares holding amounted to $181,166.

Proshares比特幣ETF（BITO）也從黑石公司看到了適度的曝光，私募股權公司購買了9,889股與期貨連接的ETF的股票。截至3月31日，Proshares持有的總價值為181,166美元。

It’s worth noting that while IBIT allows for direct investment in Bitcoin, the ProShares ETF provides exposure to the cryptocurrency through futures contracts.

值得注意的是，儘管IBIT允許對比特幣進行直接投資，但Proshares ETF通過期貨合約提供了對加密貨幣的接觸。

The introduction of regulated ETFs in digital assets by Canada marks another cautious step in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investing. Blackstone’s minimal investment in Bitcoin Depot, a company operating in the sphere of crypto ATMs throughout North America, further highlights this cautious approach.

加拿大在數字資產中引入受監管的ETF標誌著加密貨幣投資不斷發展的景觀的另一個謹慎的步驟。 Blackstone在整個北美的Crypto ATMS領域經營的一家公司對比特幣倉庫的投資最少，進一步凸顯了這種謹慎的方法。

With this strategy, Blackstone is able to limit its risk while still gaining some presence in the market. The investment aligns with the broader direction of the fund’s alternative strategy, which includes a focus on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and distressed debt.

通過這種策略，黑石可以限制其風險，同時仍在市場上獲得一些影響力。投資與基金替代戰略的更廣泛方向相吻合，該戰略包括關注特殊目的的收購公司（SPAC）和不良債務。

Moreover, the ProShares Bitcoin ETF's structure, which enables price changes in accordance with Bitcoin's price movements, makes it a convenient option for those seeking to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency.

此外，Proshares比特幣ETF的結構可以根據比特幣的價格變動進行價格變化，這使其成為那些尋求接觸加密貨幣的人的方便選擇。

This minimal investment from a private equity giant could be a significant factor in pivoting the firm's strategy towards crypto. It also diversifies Blackstone's exposure across multiple crypto-linked instruments, presenting a varied approach to the emerging digital asset class.

私募股權巨頭的這一最低投資可能是將公司對加密貨幣的戰略旋轉的重要因素。它還使黑石在多種加密鏈接儀器中的暴露量多樣化，為新興的數字資產類別提供了多種方法。