Key Points
- BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF has accumulated over 400 holders in its first 13F season.
- The ETF’s growth has been impressive, reaching $16.65 billion in assets under management.
Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg, expressed his astonishment at the early success of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF.
Impressive Growth
He highlighted that the ETF garnered 414 reported holders in its debut 13F season. This achievement, according to Balchunas, is remarkable and surpasses any previous records.
Over the past month and a half, 13F filings from financial institutions have been gradually released. These documents reveal the organizations that have purchased shares in the spot bitcoin ETF, as well as the quantity of shares each institution bought.
Leading the Pack
BlackRock’s ETF, with the ticker symbol IBIT, has shown significant growth since its inception in January. From starting with zero dollars in assets under management (AUM), it has grown to $16.65 billion AUM.
Leading the way in terms of ownership of IBIT shares is Millennium Management, with $844 million worth of BlackRock’s ETF. Following them are Schonfeld Strategic Advisors and Aristeia Capital, with holdings of $248 million and $163 million respectively.