Among various categories, ETFs hold the highest amount of Bitcoin, with Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leading the pack.
Bitcoin holdings among various categories show that ETFs hold the highest amount. Out of the total 21 million BTC, ETFs account for 5.202%, which equals 1,092,501 Bitcoins. Here's a comparison of Bitcoin holdings across different categories:
ETFs: 1,092,501 BTC (5.202%)
Institutions: 783,084 BTC (3.738%)
Exchanges: 533,668 BTC (2.539%)
Other Categories: 2,300,666 BTC (10.94%)
Unaccounted Dust: 160,060 BTC (0.76%)
Available for Trade: 16,141,665 BTC (76.86%)
Blackrock Bitcoin Holdings: An Overview
As a major player in the ETF space, BlackRock holds a significant amount of Bitcoin. Currently, it has at least 354,208.7 BTC, representing 1.687% of the total 21 million BTC.
Just six months ago, on February 26, 2024, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) held around 132,282 BTC. By early June, this number had grown to over 289,058 BTC. As of August 1, 2024, it stands at 342,978 BTC. The data shows a clear upward trend.
IBIT Spot Bitcoin ETF Flow Analysis
While analyzing the 3-month chart of the IBIT Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows, we can see some strong inflows. On 22nd July, an inflow of $526.7 million was recorded. Between 23rd March and 7th June, several inflows of above average intensity were witnessed. The strongest reported during that period was the inflow of $349.9 million registered on 6th June.
BlackRock's substantial Bitcoin accumulation may signal increased institutional confidence. This trend could potentially boost Bitcoin prices. Currently, Bitcoin is priced at $62,799.23, having seen a 6.9% decline over the past 30 days.
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