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.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF with $69 billion in assets under management. It benefits from Bitcoin's strong market dominance and institutional adoption, supported by a 59% market share and $3.96 billion ne...
In 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows on about 48% of trading days but still reported net inflows totaling $1.2 billion for the year. Daily fund flows can be volatile and influenced by large investors, so single-day outflows, like ...
Investors can hold Bitcoin in a Roth IRA either by investing in a spot Bitcoin fund or by setting up a self-directed IRA that holds actual coins. Spot Bitcoin funds are simpler, with lower fees and custodial management, while self-directed IRAs invol...
In early October 2026, BlackRock's crypto portfolio increased by $291.7 million, driven by a $545.57 million purchase of Bitcoin through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Meanwhile, its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) sold $253.87 million worth of ...
