BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a new high by accumulating about 806,700 BTC, valued at $63.7 billion, reflecting strong institutional interest in regulated Bitcoin exposure. The ETF saw nine consecutive days of inflows, adding nearly 21,500 BTC, and now holds 49% of US spot Bitcoin ETF assets, far ahead of competitors. In Q1 2026, IBIT attracted $8.4 billion in net inflows, with momentum continuing into April. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy remains the largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 815,061 BTC, intensifying competition among top institutional holders. BlackRock is also planning a new Bitcoin income ETF to generate yield using a covered call strategy, signaling further expansion in crypto offerings.
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