iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)

NASDAQ: IBIT · Real-Time Price · USD
45.45
+0.05 (0.11%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
45.47
+0.02 (0.04%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Assets$65.77B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out1.45B
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume24,590,809
Open45.09
Previous Close45.40
Day's Range45.03 - 45.58
52-Week Low35.30
52-Week High71.82
Beta2.18
Holdings2
Inception DateJan 5, 2024

About IBIT

Fund Home Page

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency. The fund is a passively managed fund that seeks to track the spot price of Bitcoin. IBIT was launched on Jan 5, 2024 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Currency
Category Digital Assets
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol IBIT
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant - Benchmark Price Return

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETFBTC100.00%
USD CASHUSD0.00%

Performance

IBIT had a total return of -16.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.32%.

News

Bitcoin Breaks $80k: Caution Still Warranted

Bitcoin's move back above US$80,000 is the most consequential development of the past two weeks, but advisors should resist the urge to extrapolate. The break matters because the level had repeatedly ...

3 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin's rare technical action points to a crypto bull market, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says activity in recent months point to a bullish phase for cryptocurrencies.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks Through $80K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

4 days ago - ETF Trends

Wall Street's Move to 5% Bitcoin Allocations

Bitcoin portfolios are entering a new phase as traditional financial giants build the plumbing that's transforming digital assets from a speculative bet into a fundamental part of the financial stack.

6 days ago - ETF Trends

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $77K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

11 days ago - ETF Trends

Buying crypto in a bear market is a cheaper way to play the AI boom, this former Tiger Management executive says

Artificial intelligence may be one of the most crowded trades in financial markets right now — but bitcoin, which is currently mired in a bear market, could be a cheaper way to play the AI boom.

12 days ago - Market Watch

Bitcoin ETFs Smash Through the $62 Billion Ceiling as BlackRock (IBIT) Joins the Global Top 1% Elite

Wall Street is currently flooding the crypto market with cash as Bitcoin exchange-traded funds hit a massive turning point. For the first time in months, every single measurement used to

Other symbols: BITBFBTC
17 days ago - TipRanks

The Iran cease-fire has boosted investors' appetite for bitcoin. Here's why it could break past $80,000 soon.

Capital has flowed into bitcoin through multiple channels, which makes it less likely that bitcoin sees a sharp reversal like in previous months, and more likely that the rally builds momentum.

18 days ago - Market Watch

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 11-Week High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

18 days ago - ETF Trends

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19 days ago - Fox Business

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: MSBT

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed seve...

Other symbols: BTCGBTCMSBT
20 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin ETFs log $996M inflows even as Iran tensions resurface

US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their strongest weekly inflows since mid-January, extending a three-week streak of positive momentum as improving risk appetite and geopolitical d...

20 days ago - Invezz

Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

The crypto crowd spent years positioning Bitcoin as the ultimate hedge against a falling dollar. Did it pay off?

23 days ago - New York Post

Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It's time to stop pretending they're the same

It is dangerously easy to treat Bitcoin and traditional stocks as equals when they sit side-by-side in your brokerage app.

24 days ago - New York Post

Bitcoin enters ‘fall phase' with $40K–$55K downside as gold leads debasement trade, Terpin says

Bitcoin is entering a post-peak correction phase that could extend through the coming months, even as the broader macro backdrop continues to support hard assets, according to Michael Terpin.

25 days ago - Kitco

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Nears $75,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

25 days ago - ETF Trends

Why bitcoin's next stop could be $98,000 after surmounting this key hurdle, technical analyst says

Bitcoin on Tuesday tested a key level that has blocked gains for months, as technical analysts watched for signs that the cryptocurrency may finally be ready to break out.

26 days ago - Market Watch

Bitcoin Is Gaining Momentum. How to Play the Rebound.

An analysis of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF supports a bullish case for bitcoin.

27 days ago - Barrons

Crypto ETFs: 2026 Reveals Key Crypto Trends

Crypto narratives have shifted. Tokenization and stablecoins, once considered more obscure blockchain use cases, have become some of the market's most mainstream themes.

Other symbols: BPROETHETHAFBTCXBCI
4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 3-Week High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

The ETF easy button for Bitcoin (and the fine print you need to read)

Bitcoin ETFs offer the convenience of buying crypto from your standard brokerage account, but what are investors giving up for the privilege?

4 weeks ago - New York Post

Bitcoin, XRP Prices Rise. Why Strategy Can Give Cryptos a Bigger Boost.

The price of Bitcoin jumped 3% toward $70,000 Monday after days of sideways trading.

4 weeks ago - Barrons

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Doubles the Trading Volume of Coinbase to Now Rival Binance

The wall between traditional finance and the digital asset world is disappearing faster than anyone expected. On Friday, April 3, 2026, new data revealed that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ($IBIT)

Other symbols: BLKCOINFBTC
5 weeks ago - TipRanks

Bitcoin Has Stuttered During Iran War. Why the Crypto's Now a Critical Market Indicator.

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5 weeks ago - Barrons

Alternative ETFs: Expanding Access

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5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Businesses Shed Bitcoin Treasuries Amid Market Downturn

Companies that spent years building up bitcoin treasuries are now reportedly exiting the market. As Coindesk reported Thursday (April 2), publicly-traded companies were once viewed as long-term bitcoi...

5 weeks ago - PYMNTS

Bitcoin is a more resilient risk asset than pure hedge: Token Bay Capital

Token Bay Capital Founder and Managing Partner, Lucy Gazmararian, discusses how the war in the Middle East has affected bitcoin.

6 weeks ago - CNBC International TV

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's $70K Tug-of-War Leads to 5% Weekly Slide

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin got boring. That's a good sign

CEO of Finimize, Carl Hazeley, spoke to CNBC about how crypto's shift from hype to “boring” may actually be a positive sign for the market.

6 weeks ago - CNBC International TV

Bitcoin Bottom Priced In? Bullish Signals in Money Flows, SEC & CFTC Regulation

Today's Big Picture panel focuses on the crypto markets, with @CharlesSchwab's Jim Ferraioli pointing to resilience where equities slumped. He believes a bottoming pattern has formed in Bitcoin suppor...

7 weeks ago - Schwab Network

Financial advisers used to say no to bitcoin. Now they're saying maybe — but with a catch.

Crypto-curious clients are forcing wealth managers to rethink their opposition. Many use a 5% rule to manage the risk.

7 weeks ago - Market Watch

Gold tumbles, oil spikes, but why is Bitcoin racing to $71K?

Despite facing some serious headwinds, the Bitcoin price is showing some serious resilience these days. As oil pushes back above $100 and traditional havens wobble, Bitcoin is emerging as the asset tr...

7 weeks ago - Invezz

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs to 6-Week High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

7 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin faces pressure after hotter-than-expected inflation data: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, crypto markets are on pace to outperform Wall Street despite a Wednesday pullback driven by hotter-than-expected wholesale data. Also, the SEC and CFTC issue j...

7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin, XRP Slip Ahead of Fed Decision. What Cryptos Need From Chair Powell.

Major cryptocurrencies were down ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision. Investors will pay close attention to official statements.

7 weeks ago - Barrons

Bitcoin climbs as ETF inflows hit multi-day streak, sentiment rebounds

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are once again attracting steady inflows, signalling a shift in institutional behaviour as crypto markets regain momentum. The latest data shows that capita...

7 weeks ago - Invezz

Bitcoin beat the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and gold since the start of the Iran war

ProShares' Simeon Hyman is highlighting a bullish bitcoin trend.

2 months ago - CNBC

Bitcoin In The Crossfire: What Oil Shocks Really Do To Crypto

Question: Does Bitcoin protect investors when markets become unstable?

2 months ago - Forbes

Bitcoin ETF Holders Stay Steady Through Q4 Price Decline

Bitcoin ETF holders largely weathered bitcoin's first major drawdown of the current cycle, holding their ground as the cryptocurrency fell 23% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent ...

2 months ago - ETF Trends

Here's how the Iran conflict may have helped crypto prices recover, even as stocks struggle

Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.

2 months ago - Market Watch

Crypto Corner: Bitcoin Withstands Iran Volatility as Breakout Takes Shape

@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson weighs how geopolitical and crude oil volatility hit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, as he explains it, crypto has shown surprising resilience.

2 months ago - Schwab Network

Bitcoin holds near $70,000 as investors watch oil prices, inflation data: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin tests the $70,000 level as investors receive mixed signals on when the Iran conflict will end. Also, Binance files a lawsuit against the Wall Street Jo...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Briefly Breaks $70K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

2 months ago - ETF Trends

Bhutan trims Bitcoin reserves as BTC transfers top $40M in 2026

Bhutan has quietly reduced its bitcoin holdings in recent months, with government-linked transfers exceeding $40 million so far this year, according to blockchain analytics data. The sales come as the...

2 months ago - Invezz

Cboe to Launch BITVX, A New Volatility Index Based on IBIT Options

New index designed to measure the 30-day forward-looking volatility of bitcoin Applies Cboe's proprietary VIX® methodology and is based on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF options Expands Cboe's volatility i...

Other symbols: CBOE
2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Bitcoin Spikes Nearly 8% As Rally Accelerates Amid U.S.-Iran War

Bitcoin's rise has coincided with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index improving after it tanked deep into “extreme fear” during bitcoin's February crash, suggesting investors are jumping back into the cry...

2 months ago - Forbes

Bitcoin crosses $73,000 as investors look past Iran tensions: CNBC Crypto World

On this week's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major digital currencies rebound even as a joint military operation in Iran raises volatility for traditional markets. Plus, Coinbase shares rise as Presid...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin bounces back, topping $70,000, as safe havens waver

Cryptocurrency rises as investors' risk appetite grows

2 months ago - Market Watch

Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as risk appetite returns

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the latest moves in crypto.

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin climbs toward $70,000 level as U.S. equities rise: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin is on pace to break a multi-week losing streak. Also, Trump family-backed crypto platform World Liberty Financial says it was targeted by a 'coordinate...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

‘Investors Rushed for Protection’: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Options Trading Surges after Sell-off

BlackRock’s ($BLK) iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF ($IBIT) drew unusual trading activity during Thursday’s sharp Bitcoin sell-off. The fund dropped in that session as investors rushed to hedge risk in the

3 months ago - TipRanks

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