The iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) has accumulated over $86 billion in assets under management since its launch less than two years ago, reflecting a significant shift in investor sentiment toward digital assets. This growth has been bolstered by Bitcoin’s price surge, recently crossing the $120,000 mark in July 2025, amid increasing regulatory clarity and heightened institutional demand.
IBIT, designed to track Bitcoin’s price directly, simplifies cryptocurrency investment by allowing investors to trade it like any stock on the Nasdaq, without the complexities of wallets and private keys. The fund’s security is enhanced by over 700,000 BTC held in cold storage by Coinbase Custody Trust, significantly mitigating risks typically associated with direct ownership.
Trading with a daily average volume exceeding 45 million shares, IBIT has delivered an impressive return of 75.01% over the past year, effectively reflecting Bitcoin’s performance and establishing itself as a leading platform for mainstream Bitcoin exposure.
