iShares Bitcoin TrustIBIT
IBIT
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
177% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 596 | Existing positions reduced: 215
71% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 222 | Existing positions closed: 130
51% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.68B | Put options by funds: $2.44B
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,096 [Q4 2024] → 1,156 (+60) [Q1 2025]
6.0% less ownership
Funds ownership: 32.11% [Q4 2024] → 26.12% (-6.0%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 81 [Q4 2024] → 76 (-5) [Q1 2025]
28% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $16.9B [Q4 2024] → $12.1B (-$4.75B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IBIT.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 73 articles about IBIT published over the past 30 days
Positive
CNBC
14 hours ago
Bitcoin becoming 'more central' to portfolios as its volatility cools, Coatue's Philippe Laffont says
Philippe Laffont, founder of Coatue Management, said bitcoin's volatility initially deterred him from investing in the cryptocurrency. Institutional heavyweights are embracing the flagship crypto, which is a sign of maturity for bitcoin, he said.
Neutral
Barrons
2 days ago
Bitcoin Price Falls. Why Crypto Volatility Is a Thing of the Past.
Looking at history, Bitcoin could do well for about another year, then see a down year in 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst says.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 days ago
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Above $100K for 5 Weeks
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 differences that investors should know.
Positive
Barrons
3 days ago
Bitcoin Price Inches Towards Record High. Why Inflation Data Is Key to Crypto Rally.
Macro factors are a big driver for the world's largest token, so today's consumer price index report could be key for future gains.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Billionaires Buy a BlackRock ETF That Can Soar Up to 172% in 2025, According to Wall Street Experts
Billionaires Ken Griffin and Steven Cohen rank among the 15 most successful hedge fund managers in history as measured by cumulative net gains, and both investors in the first quarter added to their positions in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT 0.76%), an exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by BlackRock.
Neutral
Barrons
4 days ago
Bitcoin Price Rises. What the Crypto Needs to Hang on to Those Gains.
The crypto could be at risk of a correction due to a lack of solid macro drivers, analysts for the crypto exchange Bitfinex said.
Neutral
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
5 days ago
JEPI Leads US Active ETFs By Assets; IBIT Outperforms | ETF IQ 6/9/2025
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: JPMorgan Investment Management head of US Equity Derivatives Hamilton Reiner and BlackRock head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Cutting The Risk Of Owning Bitcoin ETF IBIT, Using Collars
I use IBIT, the largest and most liquid spot Bitcoin ETF, for exposure due to its robust options market and trading volume. Despite skepticism about crypto, I employ an option collar strategy on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF to define downside risk and manage profit potential. Active collar adjustments let me lock in gains and raise my exit price, prioritizing risk management over maximizing upside.
Negative
Barrons
1 week ago
Bitcoin Price Falls. Why the Circle IPO Success Isn't Boosting Cryptos.Sentiment
The May report on nonfarm payrolls could have a big impact on cryptos and stocks when it is published later this morning.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Bitcoin Has Hit an All-Time High of $112,000. 3 Reasons the Leading Cryptocurrency Is Surging.
Last month, Bitcoin (BTC -0.61%) reached a new all-time high of $111,970. Even after a small pullback, the leading cryptocurrency is still up 13% this year, while the S&P 500 has gained just 1.6%.
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