U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively held about 1.293 million BTC as of October 8, 2026, marking 1,000 calendar days since their launch on January 11, 2024. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF dominates these holdings with approximately 806,038 BTC, representing 62.3% of the total Bitcoin held by these ETFs and about 3.84% of Bitcoin's maximum supply. The combined value of these holdings was around $107 billion, based on a Bitcoin price of $82,606. Other notable funds include Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. This milestone highlights growing institutional adoption and investor interest in Bitcoin through regulated ETFs in the U.S.
The story on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF holding 62% of Bitcoin held by U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs provides context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following crypto markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Oct 08, 2026 18:02 WIB: Among 50 major cryptocurrencies, 22 rose and 27 fell. Notably, ATOM gained 5.75% to Rp32.068 with a typical hold time of 60 days, contrasting with LTC which dropped 4.67% to Rp1.150.902 and a 78-day hold time, and ONE which declined 4.27% to Rp38 with a 152-day hold time. Pluang order activity showed a near balance for ATOM (49% Sell / 51% Buy) but more selling pressure for LTC (60% Sell / 40% Buy) and more buying for ONE (44% Sell / 56% Buy).
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