BlackRock's IBIT Surpasses $1 Billion AUM in First Week of Trading

Image Credit: BSC News Jan 20, 2024 By: Bhumi Shrivastava

Milestone Achievement

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Rapid Investor Adoption

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Portfolio Composition

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Head of Digital Assets Speaks

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Market Performance

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Significant Bitcoin Holdings

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Robust Trading Activity

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