BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become its top-earning ETF, generating $244.5 million annually. Bitcoin ETFs collectively attracted $1.19 billion in a single day on October 6, the largest daily inflow of 2025. The ETFs’ record performance comes amid Bitcoin’s broader rally, as BTC gained nearly 9% in a week.The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)…
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In Brief Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital debuts BETF, Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF on Astana International Exchange Korea’s Upbit partners with Vietnam’s Military Bank to establish new cryptocurrency trading platform infrastructure Japan’s Quantum Solutions expands Bitcoin treasury holdings to 8.96 BTC worth over $1 million through acquisitions Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential…
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In Brief Harvard University invested $116.6 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF in Q2 2025. This investment is Harvard’s fifth-largest, surpassing Alphabet’s shares. IBIT is Harvard’s only Web3 investment, making it a significant move. SEC disclosure documents revealed that Harvard University had invested over $116.6 million in to IBIT, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, in Q2 2025. IBIT…
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In Brief US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $115 million net inflows Thursday, showing steady institutional interest despite recent market volatility. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led with $410 million inflows, while ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF faced $132 million outflows, highlighting mixed fund flows. BTC’s price rose 2% to $104,007, and futures open interest increased slightly by…
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In Brief JPMorgan reveals substantial Bitcoin ETF holdings, highlighting significant involvement in crypto. The bank’s investments include shares in various Bitcoin ETFs, totaling over $805,954 in value. Disclosure underscores strategic approach amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest bank in the United States, has revealed its substantial Bitcoin exchange-traded…
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In Brief SWIB’s $99 million investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. This strategic purchase reflects growing institutional investments. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo have also disclosed substantial holdings. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by purchasing $99 million worth of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETFs, iShares Bitcoin Trust…
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In Brief Pension funds eye Bitcoin ETFs after Fidelity’s launch. Major shift as institutions warm to crypto investments. Bitcoin’s mainstream acceptance could grow significantly. The financial sector is seeing a significant shift as pension funds begin exploring crypto investments. This trend is driven by the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Fidelity Investments…
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In Brief Hong Kong approves first spot Bitcoin ETF, boosting BTC to $66,000. China Asset Management partners with OSL Digital and BOC International. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund aims to make Hong Kong a top crypto hub. In a pivotal development for the financial sector, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted China Asset Management…
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iShares Bitcoin Trust also added ABN AMRO Clearing and UBS Securities in the new prospectus. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has today updated the list of Authorized Participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT. The ETF, which has been live since January 11, 2024, allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin…
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Quick Take The Bitcoin ETF market exhibited a continued surge in net inflows on Feb. 13; the trading day saw a total positive net flow of $631 million across all providers, with a total net inflow of 12,736 BTC, according to BitMEX Research. BitMEX data shows that BlackRock IBIT marked a notable achievement with a…
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