BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) just made ETF history, becoming the fastest ever to reach $80 billion in assets—achieving in 374 days what took traditional ETFs 5x longer.
By the Numbers: IBIT’s Dominance
💰 $80.11B in assets (21st largest ETF globally)
💰 $448M single-day inflow (July 10)
💰 $5.39B daily trading volume
💰 700,000+ BTC held (3.55% of circulating supply)
How It Compares to Traditional ETFs
⚡ IBIT: 374 days to $80B
⚡ VOO (S&P 500 ETF): 1,814 days
⚡ IEFA (Intl Stocks): 2,034 days
⚡ IEMG (Emerging Markets): 2,089 days
Even gold ETFs were left in the dust—IBIT hit $70B five times faster.
Why This Matters
✅ Institutional Validation: Wall Street’s embrace of Bitcoin is undeniable
✅ BTC Price Boost: Rising ETF demand directly supports Bitcoin’s value
✅ Next Milestone: IBIT could overtake Satoshi’s BTC stash by 2025
As Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas noted:
“This isn’t just growth—it’s a financial revolution playing out in real-time.”
What’s Next?
With $140B+ across all spot Bitcoin ETFs, the question isn’t if but when IBIT cracks $100B. One thing’s clear: Bitcoin is now mainstream finance.
