BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Surpasses 700,000 BTC Milestone – Bitbo

Key Takeaways

BlackRock’s IBIT spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund has achieved a serious milestone, surpassing 700,000 BTC (valued at $76 billion) in belongings underneath administration simply 18 months after launching in January 2024.

By July 3, IBIT had collected 698,919 BTC, and following internet inflows of 1,510 BTC on July 7, it crossed the 700,000 BTC threshold after the U.S. Independence Day vacation.

This accomplishment was famous by K33 Head of Analysis Vetle Lunde, and additional celebrated by trade figures. Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Administration, remarked:

“New milestone… iShares Bitcoin ETF now holds over 700,000 BTC. 700,000 in 18 months. Ridiculous.”

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IBIT is now the third highest revenue-generating ETF for BlackRock amongst its 1,197 funds and is just $9 billion away from being its prime fund, in keeping with Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.

The ETF overtook Grayscale’s GBTC by belongings underneath administration a 12 months in the past, outpacing the transformed non-public fund that beforehand led the market.

In the meantime, Constancy’s FBTC has additionally surpassed GBTC for the second spot, with over 200,000 BTC in AUM, whereas GBTC’s holdings have fallen sharply to 184,226 BTC.

Collectively, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs now maintain roughly 1.25 million BTC ($135 billion), accounting for practically 6% of bitcoin’s complete 21 million provide.

IBIT alone represents about 56% of these ETF holdings, far exceeding the stacks of different rivals like Technique.

As well as, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have reached a $50 billion cumulative influx milestone, with IBIT main in complete inflows since its debut.

IBIT additionally dominates buying and selling quantity, making up round 80% of the $2.9 billion traded on Monday.