- BlackRock’s IBIT hit $80B in AUM within 374 days-faster than IEMG, IEFA, or VOO managed in over 1,800 days.
- IBIT now holds 706,008 BTC, or 3.5% of Bitcoin’s supply, offering direct exposure to traditional investors at scale.
- With $6.3B in daily volume, IBIT has redefined ETF growth speed and brought Bitcoin deeper into institutional portfolios.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has officially surpassed $80 billion in assets under management in just 374 days. This makes it the fastest-growing ETF in U.S. history, outpacing legacy equity funds by a wide margin.
IBIT Breaks Records With Unmatched Accumulation
In a post by Crypto Patel, IBIT’s milestone was highlighted as a direct reflection of institutional conviction. “BlackRock just made history,” he stated, citing IBIT’s rapid rise to $80 billion and its holding of 706,008 BTC. At current supply levels, that represents roughly 3.5% of all Bitcoin in circulation.
Compared to traditional ETFs, IBIT’s ascent has been remarkably aggressive. IEMG took 2,089 days to hit the same benchmark, while IEFA and VOO followed at 2,034 and 1,814 days, respectively. IBIT’s vertical curve sharply diverges from those of legacy funds, illustrating the momentum behind Bitcoin adoption.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin Exposure and Market Impact
According to Crypto Patel, IBIT has accumulated $6.3 billion in daily trading volume across spot Bitcoin ETFs. This level of activity further validates demand and positions IBIT as a liquidity leader among crypto-linked funds. The ETF’s design is fully backed by physical Bitcoin held in custody, offering direct BTC exposure to traditional investors.
This structure gives institutions simplified access to Bitcoin markets while bypassing the complexity of private key management. IBIT’s assets are managed by BlackRock and cleared through traditional custodians, maintaining the compliance standards expected of institutional products. This combination of scale, simplicity, and structure has attracted capital at a historic pace.
Adoption Speed Redefines ETF Performance Metrics
The chart confirms IBIT’s explosive curve between Day 200 and Day 370, showing a near-uninterrupted climb past $70 billion. In contrast, the equity ETF curves display more gradual growth, even during favorable market cycles. This shift shows how fast capital is rotating into digital assets when access and structure align.
Unlike legacy ETFs, which grew with the broader equities market over time, IBIT has compressed years of growth into one year. As a result, Bitcoin’s profile as a macro asset has changed, now sitting in portfolios where gold, tech, and treasuries once dominated. The performance gap signals more than investor appetite—it confirms reallocation is already underway.
