TL;DR
- BlackRock’s IBIT ETF is on track to cross $100 billion in assets this month, backed by unstoppable inflows and record-breaking growth.
- Surpassing its own S&P 500 fund in annual revenue, IBIT’s steady rise mirrors Bitcoin’s resilience as an institutional asset.
- With 717,388 BTC already under management, BlackRock could outpace Satoshi Nakamoto’s legendary stash by 2026 if this current buying pace continues strongly.
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF is rewriting the script for institutional Bitcoin exposure, closing in on a landmark $100 billion in net assets. Analysts tracking its growth say the fund could smash through this figure before July ends, driven by relentless inflows and mounting corporate demand for a regulated gateway to Bitcoin.
So far, IBIT’s assets have ballooned to nearly $86 billion, with zero outflows recorded this month. Since early June, daily inflows have strengthened its position as BlackRock’s fastest-growing exchange-traded fund ever. Recent overnight rallies have only accelerated its trajectory, showing just how entwined IBIT’s fortunes are with Bitcoin’s steady climb.
Institutional Confidence Boosts Bitcoin’s Long-Term Appeal
The IBIT ETF has also overtaken BlackRock’s S&P 500 ETF in annual revenue, now pulling in over $186 million per year. This is no small feat, given the established strength of the S&P 500. The reduction in IBIT’s day-to-day volatility has helped attract even more conservative investors who want Bitcoin exposure without the wild price swings that once defined the crypto market.
With Bitcoin’s price moving in sync with IBIT’s growth, BlackRock’s strategy reinforces the idea that digital assets are here to stay. As traditional players keep buying into this momentum, Bitcoin benefits from broader adoption and renewed legitimacy in mainstream finance.
BlackRock Closes In On Satoshi’s Holdings
Adding fuel to this momentum, BlackRock recently expanded its BTC stash by acquiring another 3,294 coins for $386 million. Its total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 717,388 BTC, valued at over $83 billion. At its current pace of purchasing about 1,300 BTC daily, BlackRock could eclipse Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1.1 million BTC by mid-2026.
The asset manager’s appetite doesn’t stop at Bitcoin. Reports suggest BlackRock has added more Ethereum to its portfolio, buying roughly 50,970 ETH for around $150 million. This ongoing diversification signals a longer-term commitment to digital assets beyond Bitcoin alone.
As IBIT cements its spot among the world’s 25 largest ETFs, its explosive rise shows how institutional Bitcoin investment is no longer a fringe experiment but an evolving force reshaping modern global finance rapidly and steadily.
