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iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
IBIT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +21.80% | +5.69% | -11.27% | -31.04% | ||
| Flows | +$3.06B | -$1.09B | +$1.33B | +$5.42B | - | - |
Characteristics
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is built to track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Cryptocurrencies |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 10, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Latest news about IBIT
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +42.94% | +45.47% | ||
Max drawdown | -20.18% | -53.46% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 81d | 326d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 52d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is IBIT?
IBIT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Cryptocurrencies assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IBIT track?
IBIT tracks the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD.
What does IBIT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin. It is part of the segment: Cryptocurrency.
What is the expense ratio of IBIT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IBIT is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IBIT launched?
IBIT was launched on January 10, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IBIT?
IBIT is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IBIT?
As of August 28, 2026, IBIT manages $60.34 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IBIT performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, IBIT delivered a return of 21.8% over the past month (1M performance), 5.69% over the past three months (3M), and -11.27% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IBIT?
As of August 28, 2026, IBIT has seen net flows of +$3.06B in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.33B year-to-date (YTD).
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