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BlackRock vs Galaxy

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

BlackRock4.4/5
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Galaxy4.3/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score4.4/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size5.04.5
Product range4.04.5
Fees3.53.0
Regulation & custody5.04.5
Transparency4.04.5
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized fundsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Staking products
ClientsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisorsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under management$15.3 trillion as of June 2026Not disclosed
Flagship productsiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock SolutionsInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), XBSE, DECO, HECO, CCCX
Assets coveredEquities, Bonds, Digital assetsBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana
CustodiansNot disclosedGK8
Company
Founded19882018
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • $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
  • Nasdaq-listed firm operating digital asset funds since 2018
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF issued with major partner Invesco
  • Regulated investment structures spanning the US, Canada, and Europe
  • Average loan book reached $1.4B in Q2 2026
Cons
  • 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
  • Private funds restricted to accredited and institutional investors
  • Expense ratios and management fees diminish long-term fund returns
  • Underlying asset returns remain exposed to sharp crypto market drawdowns
Best forInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investorsInstitutions allocating to digital assets, Investors seeking regulated spot ETFs, Advisors requiring audited crypto funds

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