BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Could Reach $80 Billion AUM Faster Than Any ETF in History

Key Points

1. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) achieved $80 billion AUM in just 374 days, surpassing the previous record held by Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which took nearly five years.

2. On July 10, IBIT attracted $448 million in inflows, with a trading volume exceeding $5.39 billion and shares closing at $64.50 each.

3. IBIT holds over 700,000 Bitcoin, accounting for approximately 3.55% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply.

4. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that IBIT’s growth trajectory is unprecedented, setting a benchmark for future digital asset ETFs.

5. Spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively surpassed $140 billion in total assets, signaling growing institutional adoption and reshaping traditional investment frameworks.