BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Share Hits All-Time High Beating S&P 500, Gold ETFs

Bhushan Akolkar
June 11, 2025
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Rise With Gold as Britain, US Likely to Join Iran-Israel War

Highlights

  • BlackRock Bitcoin ETF approaches $50 billion in net inflows outperforming several traditional ETFs.
  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, led by IBIT, are nearing a total trading volume of $1 trillion within 18 months.
  • The IBIT share price has delivered 150% returns since inception, trading at $62 per share.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) inflows have skyrocketed once again with an additional 3005 BTC purchase yesterday, worth $336 million, with its share price hitting an all-time high at $63. As a result, IBIT now holds a staggering 662,571 BTC in its kitty, with assets under management hitting $72.7 billion. Interestingly, it took only 341 days for IBIT to hit this milestone, while beating most of the gold ETFs, and S&P 500 ETFs.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Is BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Becoming Wall Street’s Favourite?

Within just 18 months of launch, BlackRock Bitcoin ETF inflows have reached closer to $50 billion, showing strong institutional demand for the product. Furthermore, ever since its inception, the IBIT share price has given 150% returns to investors and is currently trading at $62 per stock.

Interestingly, BlackRock’s IBIT has achieved a strong $70 billion AUM in just 341 trading sessions, making it the fastest ETF to reach this milestone, beating other Gold and S&P 500 ETFs.

This achievement surpasses the Gold ETF (GLD), which took 1,691 days, five times longer, to hit the same milestone. For context, the S&P 500 ETF (VOO) reached the $70 billion AUM mark after 1,701 days, further highlighting the unprecedented speed of IBIT’s growth.

Source: Eric Balchunas

With IBIT share price hitting an all-time high, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has also entered among the top five US ETF launches for the year 2025.

Advertisement
Advertisement

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Near $1 Trillion in Trading Volume

Led by BlackRock Bitcoin ETF, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are on the verge of hitting a remarkable milestone, with total trading volume approaching $1 trillion in less than 18 months. Having surged from $100 billion in March to nearly $1 trillion today, these ETFs now compete in trading activity with major funds like the S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ).

US Bitcoin ETF trading volume approach $1 trillion led by BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Source: Into The Block

This rapid growth highlights Wall Street’s increasing embrace of Bitcoin as a key asset class. Speaking on the development, Bloomberg’s senior ETF strategist Eric Balchunas said:

“When BlackRock filed for IBIT, the (BTC) price was $30k and the stench of FTX was still in air. It’s now $110k (a return that is 7x that of the mighty S&P 500) and is now seen as legitimate for other big investors”.

Bitcoin price has staged a strong recovery recently, and is currently trading at $109,506 levels following global M2 supply, and potentially eyeing a rally to $125,000 in the short term.

Advertisement
coingape google news coingape google news
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.

Why Trust CoinGape

CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more…to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.

About Author
About Author
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.