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Amber Group vs BlackRock

How Amber Group vs BlackRock compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

Amber Group3.2/5
VS
BlackRock4.4/5
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Ratings
Our score3.2/54.4/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size4.05.0
Product range3.54.0
Fees2.53.5
Regulation & custody3.05.0
Transparency2.54.0
Specs
ProductsPrivate funds, Managed accountsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized funds
ClientsAccredited investors, InstitutionsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under management$1B (June 2021)$15.3 trillion as of June 2026
Flagship productsDigital Wealth Management, Institutional Asset Management, Liquidity Solutions, Amber LabsiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock Solutions
Assets coveredNot disclosedEquities, Bonds, Digital assets
Company
Founded20171988
HeadquartersSingaporeUnited States
InvestorsChina Renaissance, Arena Holdings, Blockchain.com, Coinbase Ventures +7Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Founded by former Morgan Stanley quantitative traders
  • Raised $100 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation
  • Handled more than $500 billion in cumulative trading volume by June 2021
  • Backing from Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Tiger Global
  • $15.3T in assets under management as of June 2026
  • Founded in 1988 with a public listing since October 1999
  • iShares ETF range alongside managed investment funds
  • Aladdin covers portfolio management and risk analytics
Cons
  • No publicly listed retail fee schedule on its site
  • Product minimum investment requirements require contacting sales directly
  • Institutional services carry inherent counterparty risk
  • Retail access is limited compared to conventional brokerage platforms
  • Fund fees and minimums vary by product and jurisdiction
  • Crypto-specific product terms are not uniform across markets
  • ETF prices can trade at premiums or discounts to underlying assets
  • Crypto exposure carries volatility and regulatory-change risk
Best forInstitutions needing market liquidity, Family offices seeking quant management, Web3 teams seeking infrastructure supportInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investors

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