Blackstone Plummets 1.75% as Daily Volume Ranks 183rd by Liquidity Amid Market Selloff

On August 15, 2025, Blackstone (BX) traded with a daily volume of $550 million, ranking 183rd among stocks by liquidity. The asset management giant closed 1.75% lower, extending a broader market selloff amid mixed signals on macroeconomic stability.

The decline occurred against a backdrop of shifting investor sentiment toward alternative asset managers. While no direct corporate announcements impacted BX directly during the period, broader sector rotation saw capital flow out of long-duration assets into defensive sectors. Analysts noted that Blackstone’s valuation multiples remain under pressure compared to peers, reflecting persistent uncertainties around real estate market recoveries and private equity fund performance.

Technical indicators suggest short-term bearish momentum, with the stock failing to hold above its 50-day moving average. Trading activity remained concentrated in institutional hands, accounting for over 70% of the day’s volume. Market participants remain cautious ahead of potential policy updates from central banks in the coming quarter.

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