In May, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) increased its Bitcoin holdings by over $537 million, rising from about 810,000 to 823,000 BTC early in the month. However, the fund later reduced its holdings by 6,000 BTC, signaling a shift from accumulation to distribution. Despite holding $7.9 billion in unrealized losses, BlackRock investors continue to buy Bitcoin, showing strong institutional confidence. Bitcoin's price mirrored these moves, peaking above $82,200 during accumulation and dropping nearly 5% to around $76,570 amid recent sell-offs, suggesting further price fluctuations may follow BlackRock's trading activity.
Bitcoin has dropped below $62,000, marking a bear market phase. Some investors protect their Bitcoin exposure by holding shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and using a collar options strategy, which combines buying a protective put and se...
Bitcoin has dropped 29.3% year-to-date, trading around $61,798, about 50% below its all-time high from October 2025. Despite this volatility, investors can use new tools like cash-secured puts on Bitcoin ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (I...
In 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs have struggled as Bitcoin's price fell over 29%, passing losses directly to investors. In contrast, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), which invests in blockchain and crypto-related companies rather than ...
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) enables investors to use the wheel strategy to generate income from Bitcoin's price swings. This strategy involves selling cash-secured puts to potentially buy shares at a l...
Bitcoin climbed back above $60,000 after dipping below that level for the first time since October 2024, despite losing about 27% of its value in 2026 and being 50% off its all-time high. Traders remain active in crypto markets, with significant opti...
