New data reveals that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have collectively surpassed the impressive milestone of holding over 1 million BTC.
Bitcoin ETFs Amass 1 Million BTC – A New Leader Emerges
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How 12 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Quickly Acquired 1 Million BTC
In just 293 days, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated more than 1 million BTC, totaling nearly $71 billion. Since Jan. 11, 2024, these funds have collectively added 1,007,705 BTC, valued at about $70.995 billion as of 12:45 p.m. ET on Oct. 31. Historically, Grayscale’s GBTC led the pack, initially holding 620,000 BTC at its launch.
Today, GBTC’s holdings have decreased to 220,299.21 BTC, with the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust adding another 34,536.41 BTC. Together, these funds now hold a combined 254,835 BTC, valued at $17.95 billion. Currently, Blackrock’s IBIT takes the top spot, with 429,112 BTC worth $30.23 billion. Fidelity’s FBTC holds 188,588 BTC, while Ark Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB secure 50,379 BTC, and Bitwise’s BITB rounds out with 42,507 BTC.
Vaneck’s HODL controls 13,152 BTC, followed by Valkyrie’s BRRR with 9,193 BTC, and Invesco’s BTCO now holds 8,679 BTC. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton’s EZBC secures 7,360 BTC, Wisdomtree’s BTCW holds 3,749, and Hashdex’s DEFI fund is the smallest, with 151 BTC in reserves. According to sosovalue.com, these BTC ETFs have posted stellar market performances.
Since Jan. 11, BlackRock’s IBIT has drawn in a total of $25.82 billion in net inflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC has seen outflows amounting to $20.13 billion since its debut on NYSE Arca. Of the million BTC held across all funds, IBIT claims 42.58% of the total, with GBTC and the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust together holding 25.29%. FBTC accounts for 18.71%, and all other funds hold 5% or less each. Altogether, these ETFs hold 5.10% of the 19,775,630.49 BTC in circulation as of block height 868,271.
