BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin
According to data shared by Farside Investors on December 31, BlackRock outperformed its closest competitor, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), which drew nearly $12 billion in net inflows during the year.
However, the overall figure reflects a shift in investor preferences, as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced more than $20 billion in net outflows.
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Launched in 2013, GBTC was one of the first Bitcoin investment products but has seen reduced demand due to its 2.5% management fee. To address this, Grayscale introduced a lower-cost alternative, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, in July, which charges an annual fee of 0.15%.
Bitcoin ETFs in the United States collectively attracted over $35 billion in net inflows throughout the year. This equates to about $144 million entering these funds daily.
BlackRock also led in Ethereum-focused ETFs. Its iShares Ethereum
According to Farside, Fidelity’s share of Ethereum inflows was closer to BlackRock’s at 44%, compared to its 31% share of Bitcoin inflows.
Meanwhile, in December 2024, BlackRock made a bold claim about Bitcoin’s 21 million fixed supply cap in a video posted on X. How did the crypto community react? Read the full story.
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