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Home/Markets & Investing/ETF INFLOWS DATA · S&P 500 EARNINGS BEAT MISS

Higher-margin fees cushion BlackRock as assets slip from record peak

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Cora Caldwell

ETF inflows data · Apr 14, 2026

Higher-margin fees cushion BlackRock as assets slip from record peak

Source: DojiDoji Data Terminal

BlackRock's assets under management fell to $13.89 trillion from a record $14.04 trillion at the end of 2025. The sequential decline occurred as falling markets reduced the value of client portfolios, offsetting total net inflows of $130 billion, which included a record $132 billion for iShares ETFs and $9 billion for private markets.

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Assets under management closed the quarter at $13.89 trillion. This figure is down from the $14.04 trillion record set at the end of 2025. The decline was driven by market volatility during the first quarter, as equity markets posted broad losses and the S&P 500 fell 4.6%. For an asset manager, AUM forms the basis of most fee revenue. Even with continued client inflows, a market-driven drop in asset values compresses the revenue base. BlackRock reported first-quarter net income of $2.21 billion, a 46% increase from $1.51 billion a year earlier. The firm's iShares ETF business posted $132 billion in net inflows, its best-ever first-quarter result. Private markets drew $9 billion in net inflows, with private credit and infrastructure accounting for the bulk of the activity. Total net inflows reached $130 billion for the quarter.

The decline in asset scale did not prevent an earnings beat, as the firm shifted its revenue mix toward higher-margin strategies. Performance fees jumped to $272 million from $60 million a year earlier. Technology services and subscription revenue, driven by the Aladdin platform, grew 22%.

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iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) holders are down an estimated total of $12 billion in unrealized losses. This loss is driven by an average purchase price of $89,000, which sits well above current market levels of nearly $71,000. The losses occur despite renewed institutional appetite for the asset. Last week, BlackRock's IBIT recorded approximately $612 million in net inflows.

This pivot toward active ETFs, private markets, and alternatives provided a cushion against market volatility. Because these products generate richer fees per dollar managed than traditional index products, BlackRock maintained profit growth despite the dip in total assets.

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Institutional Demand for XRP Grows as Retail Fades and Regulatory Clarity Takes Hold

XRP ETFs have recorded $178 million in inflows this month, even as retail engagement with the asset has dropped 26% in the past week. The divergence underscores a shift in who is driving the market: institutional investors are stepping in as retail traders retreat. XRP trades at $1.40, down 61% from its $3.60 high last year, and the asset’s market cap has shed $128 billion over eight months. Yet the inflows suggest larger players see value where others have lost interest. BlackRock added XRP to its portfolio, following prior investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum, adhering to a consistent volume-first strategy. The firm prioritizes digital assets with infrastructure capable of handling high transaction throughput. Its BUIDL fund, the largest tokenized treasury product on-chain, reflects this infrastructure-focused approach. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now live on the XRP Ledger’s native decentralized exchange, offering programmable liquidity that aligns with BlackRock’s tokenization ambitions. The partnership gains further strength from regulatory clarity: the SEC lawsuit concluded with a ruling that favors Ripple’s position, establishing legal precedent that makes XRP a more viable asset for regulated institutions. Together, Ripple’s payment rail and BlackRock’s institutional reach create a functional framework for tokenized finance — one where infrastructure, not speculation, drives adoption. Institutional investors are accumulating XRP despite declining retail participation and price depreciation.

First-quarter net profit rose to $2.21 billion, or $14.06 a share, compared to $1.51 billion, or $9.64 a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 27% to $6.7 billion.

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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Investors Average $89,000 Entry Price Amid $612 Million Buying Spree

IBIT holders are down an estimated total of $12 billion, with an average buying price of $89,000 per Bitcoin. This loss exists despite current prices near $70,000. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) purchased $612.1 million in Bitcoin over five days, leading total weekly Bitcoin ETF inflows of $786 million. IBIT holdings have reached 790,808 BTC, valued at $57.2 billion.

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