BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF had nearly $1 billion in inflows yesterday

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust saw inflows of $970.9 million yesterday, the second-largest since inception.

The largest inflow ever was on November 7, 2024, just after President Trump’s election victory, with $1.12 billion in inflows, Farside Investors data shows.

IBIT, with over $55 billion in assets under management, added 2,522.6 bitcoin yesterday to its stash and now holds 586,164.3 bitcoin, according to Bitcoin Treasuries.

Notably, the ETF holds more bitcoin than Strategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, which has 553,555 bitcoin.

Bitcoin’s crossed $95,000 yesterday, the first time since February 24.

IBIT’s massive inflows come on the heels of global crypto ETFs having their best week since December 2024, with inflows totaling a whopping $3.4 billion, the “3rd largest on record,” according to CoinShares. Bitcoin funds took the lion’s share, with $3.18 billion in inflows.

IBIT, recently named the winner of the 2025 ETF.com award for Best New ETF, is up 67.3% since inception and 17% in the past year. 

Todd Ruoff, CEO of Autonomys, told Sherwood News that IBIT’s stunning inflows reflect growing demand for regulated, accessible crypto exposure without the complexities of direct custody. Ultimately, IBIT’s success could accelerate the adoption of similar crypto-based financial instruments, further blurring the lines between digital assets and traditional markets, he added.

“Mainstream investors are increasingly embracing bitcoin exposure via regulated vehicles, making IBIT a bellwether for crypto’s integration into traditional finance,” Ruoff said.