BlackRock buys $500 million in Bitcoin over five days

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT logged $505 million of net inflows from July 14 to 20 as its holdings rose to about 738,000 BTC, valued at roughly $49.16 billion.

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Summary

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT recorded total net inflows of $505 million over the five days from July 14 to 20, while adding about $500 million worth of Bitcoin with no sales confirmed. The purchases lifted the fund’s holdings to about 738,000 BTC, valued at roughly $49.16 billion. The one-way accumulation adds to signs of sustained institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure through regulated investment products.

Terms & Concepts
  • spot Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds Bitcoin directly rather than using derivatives.
  • net inflows: The amount of new money entering a fund after subtracting withdrawals.
  • institutional demand: Buying interest from large professional investors.