BlackRock Selling Bitcoin to Pressure MicroStrategy, Claims Crypto Analyst

Crypto analyst Ardizor claims BlackRock is selling Bitcoin to pressure MicroStrategy, aiming to trigger panic, weaken MicroStrategy's position, and then buy BTC at cheaper levels. BlackRock has sold $500M worth of BTC in under 24 hours and holds over 11.2 million shares of MicroStrategy, giving it direct influence over the firm. If successful, BlackRock could accumulate BTC at the bottom of the market and become a dominant player in the crypto market.

A crypto analyst, Ardizor, has proposed a theory that investment giant BlackRock is secretly selling Bitcoin to pressure MicroStrategy (MSTR). According to Ardizor, the strategy is designed to trigger panic in the market, push MicroStrategy into a corner, and then buy BTC back at cheaper levels. BlackRock has sold approximately $500 million worth of BTC in under 24 hours, which coincides with a sharp sell-off in Bitcoin's price [1].

Ardizor points out that BlackRock now holds over 11.2 million shares of MicroStrategy, giving it significant influence over the firm. MicroStrategy is the second-largest holder of Bitcoin in the world, with over 629,000 BTC on its balance sheet. The analyst suggests that BlackRock could be aiming to force MicroStrategy to sell its Bitcoin reserves if its stock price falls, which would allow BlackRock to accumulate BTC at lower prices [1].

The analyst's playbook involves several steps: selling BTC in chunks to trigger fear, using media coverage to amplify the panic, forcing MicroStrategy into a weaker position, and accumulating BTC at the bottom when the market capitulates. Ardizor believes that this strategy could potentially increase BlackRock's share of the total Bitcoin supply to 7–10% over time, making it a dominant player in the crypto market [1].

However, Ardizor cautions that such moves carry risks. If investors lose trust in BlackRock due to perceived manipulation, they could withdraw funds, which would undermine the firm’s wider business. The analyst also notes that retail investors should not panic over short-term dumps, as institutions are always playing against smaller traders. The ultimate goal is accumulation, and after these short sell-offs, Bitcoin could rally to a new all-time high in October–December 2025 [1].

In a separate development, MicroStrategy has recently added 430 BTC to its holdings, boosting its total to 629,376 BTC valued at $72.4 billion. The purchase maintains an average price of $73,320, with a 25.1% YTD return and $12.9 billion gain in 2025 [2]. Despite Bitcoin's volatility, MicroStrategy's strategy remains unchanged.

BlackRock's growing stake in MicroStrategy has sparked price forecasts ranging from $60,000 to $200,000 for Bitcoin. Analysts link volatility to institutional actions, with BlackRock's MicroStrategy holdings potentially triggering sharp corrections or stability. The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order has added institutional legitimacy to Bitcoin, boosting its recent surge to $124,000 [3].

The evolving landscape of institutional involvement in the crypto market raises questions about the future of Bitcoin's decentralized nature. While the asset's value proposition historically relied on decentralization and resistance to manipulation, the rise in institutional ownership introduces new uncertainties. Questions persist about whether Bitcoin will maintain its status as a decentralized currency or become increasingly susceptible to the influence of major financial players.

References:
[1] https://captainaltcoin.com/crypto-analyst-claims-blackrock-is-selling-bitcoin-to-pressure-microstrategy/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-microstrategy-adds-430-bitcoin-boosting-holdings-72-4-billion-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-blackrock-5-microstrategy-stake-sparks-bitcoin-price-range-forecasts-2508/