iShares Bitcoin Trust fund
Overview
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by BlackRock’s iShares division. It trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker IBIT and holds Bitcoin directly, providing investors with exposure to Bitcoin through a traditional security structure. Launched in January 2024, it is the largest US spot Bitcoin ETF by assets under management.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, iShares Bitcoin Trust connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin (BTC), BlackRock.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
holds_token | Bitcoin (BTC) | 95% |
issued_by | BlackRock | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is iShares Bitcoin Trust?
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by BlackRock’s iShares division. It trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker IBIT and holds Bitcoin directly.
Who controls iShares Bitcoin Trust?
iShares Bitcoin Trust is controlled by BlackRock.
What asset does iShares Bitcoin Trust hold?
iShares Bitcoin Trust holds Bitcoin (BTC).