黑石通过购买价值108万美元的比特币ETF进入比特币市场

这标志着黑石对数字资产的首次投资。贝莱德的iShares比特币信托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通过购买比特币ETF进入加密货币市场。根据最近的SEC文件，这家私募股权巨头以46.54美元的价格购买了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.

此举标志着黑石的投资策略发生了重大转变，因为该公司传统上避免了直接暴露于加密货币。截至3月31日，黑石公司拥有1.2万亿美元的管理资产，而新的加密资产不到投资组合的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，黑石还披露了其他两种与比特币相关证券的较小股份：Proshares比特币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，该基金在本季度末拥有26.3亿美元的资产，并专注于在广泛的资产类别上进行机会性投资。

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股票的购买是在有报道称以其比特币倡导而闻名的公司领导者对加密货币的保留。

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.

黑石公司首席执行官斯蒂芬·施瓦茨曼（Stephen Schwarzman）此前曾对数字货币表示怀疑，而该公司早先向SEC的文件没有提及任何加密货币。

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.

在过去的六个星期中，IBIT一直在净流入，投资者将数十亿美元转入该产品。自2024年1月推出以来，伊比特（Ibit）收集了超过461亿美元的净流入，使其成为美国最高的比特币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比特币ETF（BITO）也从黑石公司看到了适度的曝光，私募股权公司购买了9,889股与期货连接的ETF的股票。截至3月31日，Proshares持有的总价值为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，尽管IBIT允许对比特币进行直接投资，但Proshares ETF通过期货合约提供了对加密货币的接触。

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.

加拿大在数字资产中引入受监管的ETF标志着加密货币投资不断发展的景观的另一个谨慎的步骤。 Blackstone在整个北美的Crypto ATMS领域经营的一家公司对比特币仓库的投资最少，进一步凸显了这种谨慎的方法。

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.

通过这种策略，黑石可以限制其风险，同时仍在市场上获得一些影响力。投资与基金替代战略的更广泛方向相吻合，该战略包括关注特殊目的的收购公司（SPAC）和不良债务。

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比特币ETF的结构可以根据比特币的价格变动进行价格变化，这使其成为那些寻求接触加密货币的人的方便选择。

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.

私募股权巨头的这一最低投资可能是将公司对加密货币的战略旋转的重要因素。它还使黑石在多种加密链接仪器中的暴露量多样化，为新兴的数字资产类别提供了多种方法。