BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Amasses 700K BTC – Wall Street’s Crypto Takeover Accelerates
Wall Street's heavyweight just flexed its crypto muscles. BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF now holds a staggering 700,000 BTC – enough to make even the most hardened Bitcoin maximalist raise an eyebrow.
The institutional floodgates are wide open
With traditional finance piling into crypto through the backdoor of ETFs, the 'not your keys' crowd might need to swallow their pride. BlackRock's move signals what we've known all along: the suits want in, but only if they can wrap it in SEC-approved packaging.
Who needs decentralization when you've got ticker symbols?
While the Bitcoin whitepaper envisioned peer-to-peer electronic cash, 2025's reality looks more like 'institution-to-institution ETF flows.' At least the bankers finally learned how to pronounce 'HODL' correctly – even if they'll never understand why we do it.
The U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF sector continues to dominate headlines with its massive accumulation of Bitcoin. As of now, the collective holdings have surged to, valued at over, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.
BlackRock’s IBIT Controls Over 55% of Sector Holdings
is the undisputed leader, holding more than, currently worth. In just two trading sessions, IBIT added, highlighting strong institutional demand.
At the start of 2024, IBIT held. As of now, its holdings have jumped, making it the largest ETF in the sector by a significant margin.
Top 5 US Bitcoin Spot ETFs by Holdings
Here’s a breakdown of BTC holdings in top ETFs:
- BlackRock’s IBIT: 700,000 BTC
- Fidelity’s FBTC: 203,508.5 BTC
- Grayscale’s GBTC: 184,226.9 BTC
- ARK 21Shares’ ARKB: 48,265 BTC
- Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust: 44,227.8 BTC
These five ETFs dominate the U.S. bitcoin ETF landscape, capturing the majority of institutional investment in Bitcoin.
IBIT Outperforms Traditional ETFs With 82.67% Returns
Since its launch in, IBIT has delivered, outperforming even BlackRock’s flagship.
For comparison:
- Bitcoin YTD Change (2025): +16.5%
- S&P 500 YTD Change: +6.16%
This performance reinforces the growing narrative that Bitcoin is becoming a preferred long-term asset among institutional investors.
Bitcoin Demand Surpasses Supply in 2025
Another key trend in 2025 is the. So far this year:
- US Bitcoin ETFs bought: ~$28.22 billion worth of BTC
- Bitcoin mined globally: ~$7.85 billion worth
This massive buying pressure led by BlackRock and others has significantly outpaced the newly mined supply, potentially pushing Bitcoin’s price higher in the long term.
ETF Approval Process May Soon Get Simpler
Regulatory hurdles have long slowed down ETF approvals in the U.S., but that could soon change.
Reports suggest that the, potentially requiring justwith a.
Currently, ETF issuers must submit, resulting in months of delays and regulatory back-and-forth. A simplified path could open doors for more ETF products shortly.
The U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF market is gaining momentum in 2025, with BlackRock’s IBIT at the center. With demand now far exceeding new supply and the SEC looking to simplify approvals, the sector may be on the verge of another growth wave.
