Blackrock Adds Citi, Goldman, UBS, Citadel as Bitcoin ETF’s Authorized Participants — IBIT Holdings Near 260K BTC

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now has nine authorized participants for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). They include JPMorgan Securities, ABN Amro, UBS Securities, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Citadel Securities. 9 Authorized Participants for IBIT Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed an update to its Ishares Bitcoin … Read more

10 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Hold Over 507,000 BTC, Securing 2.57% of Circulating Supply

On Wednesday, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a modest uptick in positive inflows, amassing a total of $113.5 million across a trading volume of $2.31 billion. The group of ten spot bitcoin ETFs, excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust GBTC, now encompasses 507,472.89 BTC or 2.57% of the total circulating supply of 19.67 million … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs See $85.7M Outflow After 4 Days of Gains; Grayscale’s GBTC Leads the Dip

After four days of consecutive inflows, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a downturn, with $85.7 million flowing out during Monday’s trading hours. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ Momentum Halted With $85.7M in Outflows, Spotlight on GBTC Between March 25 and March 28, 2024, the U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs enjoyed an upward trend, amassing … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Turnaround With $859M Inflows After Previous Outflows

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have enjoyed a streak of positive inflows for four consecutive days, according to the latest figures. This rise in interest comes after a previous week that witnessed five straight days of outflows, totaling a substantial $887.6 million. After a Week of Outflows, Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back Strong From March … Read more

Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He’s ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by Retail Demand

Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $18 billion. This substantial increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated influx of retail investor demand, exceeding even the CEO’s initial expectations. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink: ‘I’m Pleasantly Surprised’ … Read more

Bitcoin Market Observers Remain Cautious As Price Movement Slows

As the bitcoin market continues to exhibit signs of consolidation following a dynamic start to the year, industry observers are closely monitoring key indicators to gauge the cryptocurrency’s future trajectory. Despite hovering near its all-time highs, bitcoin has struggled to maintain crucial support levels in recent trading sessions. Renowned analyst Ali Martinez recently highlighted a … Read more

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish’ on Bitcoin — Hails IBIT ‘the Fastest Growing ETF’ Ever

The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, Larry Fink, says he is “very bullish on the long-term viability of Bitcoin.” Noting that he is “pleasantly surprised” by the demand for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), he emphasized that the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is “the fastest growing ETF in the history of … Read more

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $418 Million Inflow

On Monday, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their first positive inflows, breaking a streak of five consecutive days of outflows totaling $887.6 million. The momentum continued into Tuesday, with the ETFs amassing $418 million in inflows, building on the $15.4 million gained the previous day. Bitcoin ETFs’ Fortunes Flip The week prior … Read more

El Salvador Keeps Buying BTC, Top BTC Mining Rigs, Blackrock’s New ‘BUIDL’ Fund, and More — Week in Review

El Salvador continues its daily bitcoin purchases, aiming to keep buying until the cryptocurrency becomes too expensive. The top 10 bitcoin mining rigs of 2024 show significant profit margins due to recent value increases. Blackrock, has submitted a form to the SEC for the initiation of a tokenized investment fund called “BUIDL.” “Rich Dad Poor … Read more

Bitcoin Tops Crypto Priority for Blackrock Clients as IBIT Holdings Reach 243K BTC

Blackrock’s head of digital assets has revealed that bitcoin is the overwhelming favorite cryptocurrency for the asset management firm’s clients. “And then a little bit Ethereum, and very little everything else,” he added. Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has amassed approximately 243K bitcoins since its launch. Blackrock’s Head of … Read more