The post Texas Buys Bitcoin Through BlackRock’s ETF appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Texas has become the first US state to purchase Bitcoin for its treasury, making a $10 million acquisition as part of a broader strategic initiative. The move comes during a market pullback that some view as a favorable entry point.  This decision positions Texas as an early leader in state-level digital asset adoption and may influence how other states approach cryptocurrency in the future. Sponsored Sponsored Texas Starts With ETF Access State officials said Texas executed the transaction through BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF as a regulated and practical entry point. The purchase was presented as a step toward integrating Bitcoin into long-term treasury planning and improving diversification. Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher later confirmed the move, noting that treasury teams had monitored market conditions closely and executed the purchase on November 20, when Bitcoin briefly dipped to $87,000. Officials added that direct self-custody remains the goal, but the ETF offers a compliant solution while the state builds its custody framework. TEXAS BOUGHT THE DIP!Texas becomes the FIRST state to purchase Bitcoin with a $10M investment on Nov. 20th at an approximately $87k basis! Congratulations to Comptroller @KHancock4TX and the dedicated investments team at Texas Treasury who have been watching this market… pic.twitter.com/wsMqI9HrPD — Lee ₿ratcher (@lee_bratcher) November 25, 2025 The acquisition marks the beginning of a broader reserve strategy focused on developing infrastructure, oversight, and digital asset controls. This initial allocation will help test workflows, risk management, and governance processes before any future expansion. More broadly, Texas’s move comes as institutional interest in Bitcoin grows, supported by strong ETF inflows and wider participation from major financial firms. A Symbolic First Step While $10 million is a small share of state reserves, the symbolic impact is significant. It marks the first instance of a US state treating Bitcoin as a… The post Texas Buys Bitcoin Through BlackRock’s ETF appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Texas has become the first US state to purchase Bitcoin for its treasury, making a $10 million acquisition as part of a broader strategic initiative. The move comes during a market pullback that some view as a favorable entry point.  This decision positions Texas as an early leader in state-level digital asset adoption and may influence how other states approach cryptocurrency in the future. Sponsored Sponsored Texas Starts With ETF Access State officials said Texas executed the transaction through BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF as a regulated and practical entry point. The purchase was presented as a step toward integrating Bitcoin into long-term treasury planning and improving diversification. Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher later confirmed the move, noting that treasury teams had monitored market conditions closely and executed the purchase on November 20, when Bitcoin briefly dipped to $87,000. Officials added that direct self-custody remains the goal, but the ETF offers a compliant solution while the state builds its custody framework. TEXAS BOUGHT THE DIP!Texas becomes the FIRST state to purchase Bitcoin with a $10M investment on Nov. 20th at an approximately $87k basis! Congratulations to Comptroller @KHancock4TX and the dedicated investments team at Texas Treasury who have been watching this market… pic.twitter.com/wsMqI9HrPD — Lee ₿ratcher (@lee_bratcher) November 25, 2025 The acquisition marks the beginning of a broader reserve strategy focused on developing infrastructure, oversight, and digital asset controls. This initial allocation will help test workflows, risk management, and governance processes before any future expansion. More broadly, Texas’s move comes as institutional interest in Bitcoin grows, supported by strong ETF inflows and wider participation from major financial firms. A Symbolic First Step While $10 million is a small share of state reserves, the symbolic impact is significant. It marks the first instance of a US state treating Bitcoin as a…