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<p>BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF now holds about 2.55% of all Bitcoin, showing that big financial companies are <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/breaking-microstrategy-buys-15350-btc-for-1-5-billion/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">buying a lot of Bitcoin</a>. This has raised concerns because many people worry that institutions like BlackRock might be going against the idea of Bitcoin being decentralized.</p>   
<p>Even though BlackRock isn’t directly buying Bitcoin, its clients and investors are driving this buying spree. The main worry is that because BlackRock controls the ETF, it could gain too much influence over Bitcoin, potentially moving it away from its original decentralized goals and toward more centralized control.</p>   
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mark-yusko-s-warning-a-potential-scam"><strong>Mark Yusko’s Warning: A Potential Scam?</strong></h2>   
<p>Investor Mark Yusko recently weighed in on these concerns, calling institutional Bitcoin accumulation a <strong>potential scam</strong>. He described a scenario where large institutions like BlackRock could end up controlling most of the Bitcoin supply, leaving it vulnerable to government intervention or seizure.</p>   
<p>However, Yusko argues that such an outcome is unlikely. Any attempt at large-scale confiscation would impact not only “bad actors” but also ordinary investors, pension funds, and institutions holding Bitcoin through ETFs. He also highlights Bitcoin’s divisibility: even if a portion of the supply were seized, the remaining Bitcoin would still hold considerable value.</p>   
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-bitcoin-truly-be-controlled">Can Bitcoin Truly Be Controlled?</h2>   
<p>Yusko remains confident in Bitcoin’s decentralized nature, which makes it incredibly difficult for any single entity to take full control. That said, concerns linger: if BlackRock or other institutions dominate <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/bitcoin-etf-adds-over-2-7-billion-this-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETF holdings</a>, they could wield significant market influence. A large sell-off—similar to the Mt. Gox collapse—could send shockwaves through the market, leading to a crash.</p>   
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#e9f0ff"><strong>Institutional adoption is driving Bitcoin’s surge! Check out the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bitcoin-price-prediction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin price prediction</a> to see how mainstream investments could skyrocket its future value!</strong></p>   
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-borrowing-to-buy-bitcoin">Borrowing to Buy Bitcoin</h2>   
<p>Amid the BlackRock debate, <strong>MicroStrategy’s CEO, Michael Saylor</strong>, continues his aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, using debt to fuel purchases. This approach has sparked mixed reactions among analysts.</p>   
<p>Unlike the extreme leverage seen in risky parts of the crypto market—where traders often use <strong>50x or 100x leverage</strong>—MicroStrategy’s strategy is more controlled. The company uses Bitcoin itself as collateral to secure loans. Saylor’s belief is that this allows MicroStrategy to accumulate Bitcoin while borrowing in a fiat currency that depreciates over time.</p>   [article_inside_subscriber_shortcode title="Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!" description="Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more." category_name="News" category_id="6"]   
<p>Saylor’s approach relies on moderation. By keeping leverage at manageable levels, MicroStrategy minimizes risk while positioning itself to benefit from Bitcoin’s long-term price growth. </p>   
<p>Mark Yusko describes this strategy as <strong>smart financial engineering</strong>, praising how it strengthens MicroStrategy’s balance sheet as Bitcoin appreciates.</p>   
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-faqs">FAQs</h2>   
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  <strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What percentage of all Bitcoin does BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF own?</strong></strong> 
  <p class="schema-faq-answer">BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF currently holds about 2.55% of all Bitcoin, reflecting significant institutional interest.</p> 
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  <strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is the difference between BlackRock Bitcoin and MicroStrategy?</strong></strong> 
  <p class="schema-faq-answer">BlackRock buys Bitcoin via an ETF for institutional investors, while MicroStrategy leverages Bitcoin-backed debt to accumulate more Bitcoin for its balance sheet.</p> 
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