The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund launched by BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager. This ETF provides investors with exposure to bitcoin without the complexities of direct ownership, such as storage and security concerns. By tracking the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant, IBIT offers a regulated and transparent avenue for investing in bitcoin. Since its inception, IBIT has experienced significant growth, becoming the fastest-growing U.S. ETF in history by reaching $10 billion in assets within two months.
| Date | Flow (BTC) | Balance After |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | +184 | ₿761,802 |
| Aug 13 | +381 | ₿761,618 |
| Aug 12 | +139 | ₿761,237 |
| Aug 11 | +191 | ₿761,098 |
| Aug 10 | +73 | ₿760,907 |
| Aug 9 | +56 | ₿760,834 |
| Aug 8 | +215 | ₿760,778 |
iShares Bitcoin Trust charges 0.25% annually. Over 10 years, that's 2.5% of your Bitcoin gone. Self-custody costs nothing.
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