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Mystery Bitcoin Whale Dumps $1.3B In BlackRock’s IBIT As Market Barely Blinks

An unidentified entity sold approximately $1.3 billion worth of shares in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, in a large dark pool block trade on Tuesday morning. ETF analysts, including Galaxy's Alex Thorn and Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas, confirmed the unprecedented 29-million-share transaction. Notably, the market absorbed the massive sale with minimal price disruption to IBIT. This sale occurs amid a broader trend of significant outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs. Recent weeks have seen over $2.5 billion in net outflows, with IBIT itself accounting for $1.008 billion in outflows during the May 18–22 period. Analysts suggest the sustained selling pressure, despite the market's resilience, may indicate institutional skittishness in a rising inflation and interest rate environment. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading around $75,730.

bitcoinist10h ago

Mystery Bitcoin Whale Dumps $1.3B In BlackRock’s IBIT As Market Barely Blinks

bitcoinist10h ago

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Near Yearly Outflow Territory

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are nearing net annual outflows following six consecutive days of withdrawals, with a significant $105.2 million outflow on Friday alone. This streak, which began May 14, has reduced the total net inflows for 2026 to $536 million. Major funds like BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC led the recent outflows, contributing to an overall withdrawal of $1.55 billion since mid-May. This trend indicates a potential cooling of institutional interest in Bitcoin, with notable reductions in ETF holdings by firms like Jane Street and Goldman Sachs earlier in the year. While the broader US Bitcoin ETF market remains in net positive territory for 2026, inflows are dominated by IBIT and are not expected to reach 2025's levels. In contrast, spot Ether ETFs have seen net outflows, and new altcoin ETFs have struggled to gain traction. A positive note is the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), launched in April, which has attracted $264 million in net inflows.

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 10:36

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Near Yearly Outflow Territory

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 10:36

IBIT Options Metrics Live on Glassnode

Glassnode has expanded its institutional-grade options analytics to include BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), the largest U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF. This development signifies Bitcoin's maturation within traditional finance, as options represent the final layer of a mature financial market, requiring deep liquidity and sophisticated risk management. IBIT options enable asset managers to hedge, traders to access Bitcoin-linked volatility, and analysts to gauge institutional positioning. A key insight is the divergence between IBIT and crypto-native venues like Deribit. For instance, as of May 5, IBIT's 1-month options skew showed a stronger preference for downside protection compared to Deribit's, indicating differing risk appetites between traditional and crypto-native participants. The new metrics suite provides over 40 data points, including open interest, volume, max pain, ATM implied volatility across tenors, and proprietary skew analytics like the IBIT Skew Index. These tools allow professionals to measure TradFi Bitcoin sentiment, compare institutional and crypto-native market views, monitor hedging pressure, and track volatility risk. IBIT options data is becoming a crucial signal for understanding Bitcoin's integration into global portfolios and institutional risk frameworks.

insights.glassnode05/14 11:38

IBIT Options Metrics Live on Glassnode

insights.glassnode05/14 11:38

Strategy CEO says, ‘STRC is our iPhone moment’ after $5B revenue in 7 months

Strategy CEO Phong Le has described the company’s Stretch (STRC) preferred stock product as its “iPhone moment,” following $5 billion in cumulative revenue generated within just seven months of its launch. STRC, a monthly variable yield-paying product, currently offers an 11.5% yield and is the firm’s fastest-growing offering, second only to BlackRock’s IBIT in terms of growth speed. Retail investors dominate STRC ownership at 80%, attracted by its relatively low volatility and steady returns, while the more volatile common stock MSTR is primarily held by institutional investors. A significant portion of STRC proceeds is used to purchase Bitcoin, with nearly 70% of a recent 4,800 BTC acquisition funded through the product. Year-to-date, Strategy has acquired 94,000 BTC, more than double the amount of Bitcoin mined during the same period.

ambcrypto04/08 09:34

Strategy CEO says, ‘STRC is our iPhone moment’ after $5B revenue in 7 months

ambcrypto04/08 09:34

‘Semi-shock’ Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF will be 44% cheaper than BlockRock’s IBIT!

Morgan Stanley is set to launch its spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) with a management fee of 0.14%, undercutting rivals by offering the lowest fee in the market—44% cheaper than BlackRock’s IBIT (0.25%). Analysts, including Eric Balchunas, suggest this "semi-shock" move could attract significant assets, especially since Morgan Stanley has a vast network of financial advisors managing $6T in assets. The ETF may debut within two weeks and could challenge IBIT's dominance. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw reduced outflows by late Q1 2026, with selling pressure dropping 92%. If flows turn positive in Q2, BTC may break out of its current $60K–$75K range.

ambcrypto03/28 23:02

‘Semi-shock’ Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF will be 44% cheaper than BlockRock’s IBIT!

ambcrypto03/28 23:02

Bitcoin ETFs Near YTD Flow Recovery Despite 40% Price Drop

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are nearing a complete recovery of their year-to-date outflows, despite Bitcoin's price declining by approximately 40% over the past six months. According to analyst Eric Balchunas, these ETFs have seen a significant influx of $2.59 billion in the past month alone, reducing the net YTD deficit to around -$140 million. BlackRock’s IBIT has been a major driver, attracting $2.23 billion in the last month and ranking in the top 2% of all ETFs by flows. While funds like Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC remain negative YTD, the broader market shows resilience with several mid-tier and smaller ETFs contributing positively. Balchunas highlighted this as unusual compared to historical asset class behavior, noting that Bitcoin ETF investors have displayed higher tolerance for drawdowns than those in gold during a similar stress period. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin traded at $71,322.

bitcoinist03/25 20:01

Bitcoin ETFs Near YTD Flow Recovery Despite 40% Price Drop

bitcoinist03/25 20:01

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

Strategy CEO Phong Le believes the market is underestimating the potential of Morgan Stanley’s upcoming spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT). He projects that Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, which oversees $8 trillion in assets, could see up to $160 billion in demand if it recommends a 2% Bitcoin allocation—three times the current AUM of BlackRock’s leading IBIT ETF. While Morgan Stanley has so far acted as a distributor for third-party Bitcoin ETFs, it now aims to launch its own ETF to capture both distribution and management fees. According to the firm’s head of crypto, institutional adoption is still early, with current demand largely coming from self-directed investors. However, some caution that the projected $160 billion may be optimistic, especially amid recent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Ondo Finance Expands Tokenized Securities Offering With BlackRock IBIT and Galaxy Digital

Ondo Finance has expanded its tokenized securities platform by adding over 60 new stocks and ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Galaxy Digital’s stock. The platform now supports more than 250 tokenized assets on blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. This expansion reflects growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets, with Ondo currently managing $2.6 billion in tokenized treasuries and equities. The move aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance by improving accessibility, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Tokenization enables near-instant, 24/7 trading, highlighting the increasing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

TheNewsCrypto03/20 12:51

Ondo Finance Expands Tokenized Securities Offering With BlackRock IBIT and Galaxy Digital

TheNewsCrypto03/20 12:51

Bitcoin ETFs just broke its longest inflow streak after months – Here’s why

Bitcoin ETFs ended a five-month-long inflow streak on March 18th with $129.6 million in outflows, largely driven by a shift from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $33.8 million exit. Prior to that, from March 9th to 17th, nearly $1 billion had flowed into these funds, with BlackRock dominating the inflows. The sudden reversal coincided with a drop in market sentiment, pushing the Crypto Fear and Greed Index into "Extreme Fear" and Bitcoin’s price down nearly 6% to around $70,323. Despite the pullback, exchange outflows suggest many investors continue holding BTC. Broader crypto ETFs also saw outflows, but institutional interest is evolving beyond Bitcoin, as seen with T. Rowe Price’s filing for an actively managed crypto ETF. The short-term sell-off may not negate the longer-term institutional momentum.

ambcrypto03/19 20:02

Bitcoin ETFs just broke its longest inflow streak after months – Here’s why

ambcrypto03/19 20:02

Bitcoin ETFs See $88M Inflows, Ending Three-Day Outflow Streak

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $88.04 million in net inflows on February 20, ending a three-day outflow streak that totaled $403.90 million. BlackRock's IBIT led with $64.46 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC with $23.59 million. All other major Bitcoin ETFs, including Grayscale's GBTC, showed no flows. Bitcoin traded below $70,000 with minimal movement after hitting a session low of $66,452. Total net assets stood at $85.31 billion, while cumulative net inflows reached $54.01 billion. The prior three days saw significant outflows, with the largest single-day withdrawal of $165.76 million on February 19. Weekly outflows for the period ending February 20 were $315.86 million, part of a four-week outflow trend totaling around $2.48 billion.

TheNewsCrypto02/21 11:09

Bitcoin ETFs See $88M Inflows, Ending Three-Day Outflow Streak

TheNewsCrypto02/21 11:09

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