BlackRock has recently updated the list of Authorized Participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin ETF, welcoming top financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and Citigroup. The addition includes UBS Securities and ABN AMRO Clearing, expanding BlackRock's APs from four to nine. This move signifies the growing interest of major players in the finance industry in Bitcoin as more investors seek exposure to the world's largest cryptocurrency.

The involvement of big-name firms like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF highlights the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin within traditional financial circles. Analysts believe that this trend is driven by the success and significant inflows into BTC-related investment products. Furthermore, the approval of various spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US SEC earlier this year has also contributed to the surge in Bitcoin prices and trading volume.

As demand for cryptocurrency investment assets continues to rise, BlackRock's strategic partnership with leading financial institutions sets the stage for further mainstream adoption of digital assets. The renewed interest in cryptocurrencies is evident as more companies, including BlackRock, explore opportunities for spot Ethereum ETFs alongside Bitcoin products.