Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co. significantly increased its Bitcoin exposure during the fourth quarter of 2025, raising its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF by 46% to 12.7 million shares. The sovereign wealth fund's bold move came as cryptocurrency prices tumbled, with Bitcoin falling over 23% in Q4 2025 and declining more than 20% in early 2026.

Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), an independently-run Mubadala unit, also boosted its position by 3% to 8.2 million shares through a subsidiary. Together, their combined stakes were valued at over $1 billion based on recent filings, though specific purchase prices were not disclosed. The investment represents a strategic bet on digital assets despite Bitcoin's volatility and four-week decline to as low as $67,000.

Mubadala's cryptocurrency investments extend beyond Bitcoin ETFs. The firm's artificial intelligence investor MGX purchased a $2 billion stake in Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in 2025. ADIC CEO Saeed Al Mazrouei recently told Bloomberg News that the fund is making bold investments in several sectors, including blockchain startups. With Abu Dhabi managing funds overseeing nearly $2 trillion in assets, the increased Bitcoin holdings signal growing institutional confidence in digital assets even during market downturns.