IBIT exceeded the market’s $242.3 million net gain as five smaller positive funds failed to keep non-IBIT flows above zero.
CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo28 Aug
IBIT’s published Aug. 26 close left investors in unlisted debt while preliminary terms layer on SOFR-linked financing.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright28 Aug
BlackRock cut the minimum for converting privately held Bitcoin into IBIT shares from $25 million to $1 million, while Bitwise lowered its floor from $100 million to $3 million. While this might sound like a niche development for a small number of institutional users, it signals that custody is no longer just a slogan for […]
CryptoSlate•Andjela Radmilac27 Aug
GLD and IBIT supplied about 70% of the five-session record as yields and the dollar eased, leaving the hedge thesis untested under pressure.
CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo27 Aug
BlackRock reduced the minimum for BTC in-kind conversions from $25M to $1M.
AMBCrypto•Benjamin Njiri26 Aug
Security concerns around self-custody are increasingly pushing some Bitcoin holders toward institutional custody.
BlackRock has lowered the minimum amount required for Bitcoin-to-IBIT conversion to $1 million. This is a 96% decrease from the previous threshold of $25 million. The move may open up opportunities for qualified individuals and institutions that wish to participate in the program, but it will not affect regular IBIT
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar26 Aug
IBIT supplied 90.5% of the latest inflow as PCE, GDP and durable goods converge on one macro test.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright26 Aug
BlackRock’s IBIT now reports a $1 million in-kind minimum, potentially widening access for mid-sized institutions through authorized participants.
BlackRock reportedly cut its Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap minimum from $25 million to $1 million as demand for in-kind conversions grows.
The expiration of $5B in IBIT options could significantly influence Bitcoin's market dynamics, impacting investor strategies and market volatility.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug
Bitcoin trades near $80,754.85 as BlackRock's IBIT dominates ETF inflows and cuts conversion minimums by 96%. Full price analysis and key levels inside.
Coinspeaker•Daniel Francis25 Aug
Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $337.6 million on August 24, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for about 62% of the total, Farside reported.
99Bitcoins•Alex Ioannou25 Aug
BlackRock's IBIT led a $209 million Bitcoin ETF inflow on Aug. 24, as ETHA added $90.92 million to Ethereum funds.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock25 Aug
The surge in call options for IBIT signals strong bullish sentiment, potentially driving Bitcoin prices higher and solidifying IBIT's market dominance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team24 Aug
DEFI holders await a late-August cash payout exposed to closing costs and Bitcoin prices after NYSE Arca trading ended Aug. 17.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright19 Aug
BlackRock's dominance in Bitcoin ETFs highlights growing institutional trust in crypto, potentially reshaping traditional investment landscapes.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
Jane Street reported over $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF shares, including roughly $828 million in BlackRock’s IBIT at June 30.
Brevan Howard's shift to Bitcoin options highlights evolving institutional strategies, impacting market dynamics and signaling increased sophistication.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Aug
The state reserve is separately tied to IBIT, while the filing names neither the owning portfolio nor a reliable dollar value.
CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo16 Aug