BlackRock has announced a 17% year-over-year growth in its Q1 2026 earnings, with a net income of $2.2 billion. The asset manager recorded $130 billion in inflows, driven by the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF and strong performances in active and private markets. Total assets under management surged 20% from Q1 2025 to $13.9 trillion. The company's diluted earnings per share rose to $12.53, up from $11.30 last year, while total revenue increased to $6.7 billion from $5.3 billion in Q1 2025. Despite geopolitical challenges and a 7% drop in shares due to a $1.2 billion redemption block, BlackRock's stock rose 3.68% to $1,061.43. Bitcoin also saw a 5.77% increase, trading at $75,728.17.