Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He’s ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by Retail Demand
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of...
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