Spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold $62.5 billion in assets. BlackRock's IBIT fund alone controls $24.6 billion of that total. This article examines the market share, inflows, and performance behind these headline figures.
Key Takeaways
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a combined AUM of $62.5 billion as of October 18, 2024
- BlackRock's IBIT ETF holds $24.6 billion in AUM, the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, as of October 2024: June 2026
- Total AUM for US spot Bitcoin ETFs grew by 5x since January 2024 launch to $50B by mid-2024
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.08 billion net inflows on November 7, 2024
- Cumulative net inflows for US spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $28.5 billion since launch as of Nov 2024
- BlackRock IBIT recorded $428 million inflows on Nov 7, 2024 alone
- IBIT holds 3.1% of total Bitcoin supply as of Nov 2024
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hold 6.8% of BTC circulating supply Oct 2024
- BlackRock IBIT market share 40% of total ETF AUM
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs YTD 2024 performance return 85% vs BTC 82%
- IBIT 1-year return 120% as of Nov 2024 since inception
- GBTC underperformed BTC by 5% post-conversion due to fees
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs trading volume hit $4.5 billion on March 5, 2024
- Average daily trading volume for all spot Bitcoin ETFs: $2.8 billion in Oct 2024
- IBIT daily volume record $3.2 billion on election day Nov 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM hit $62.5 billion by mid October 2024, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $24.6 billion.
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AUM Statistics24 stats
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a combined AUM of $62.5 billion as of October 18, 2024
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BlackRock's IBIT ETF holds $24.6 billion in AUM, the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, as of October 2024: June 2026
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Total AUM for US spot Bitcoin ETFs grew by 5x since January 2024 launch to $50B by mid-2024
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Fidelity's FBTC ETF AUM stands at $12.1 billion as of late October 2024
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) AUM decreased to $16.8 billion after outflows post-conversion
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Combined AUM of top 3 Bitcoin ETFs exceeds $50 billion as of September 2024: June 2026
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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) AUM at $3.2 billion by October 2024
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Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) reached $2.1 billion AUM in first 9 months
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Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) AUM of $1.4 billion as of Q3 2024
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VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) AUM grew to $1.0 billion by October 2024
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WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) AUM at $800 million post-launch
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Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) AUM of $450 million as of October 2024: June 2026
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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) AUM around $120 million
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Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR) AUM at $650 million by late 2024
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Total spot Bitcoin ETF AUM hit $1 billion in first week of trading January 2024
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AUM growth rate for Bitcoin ETFs averaged 10% monthly from Jan to Oct 2024
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs represent 5.2% of total Bitcoin supply in holdings as of Oct 2024
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Cumulative AUM inflows for Bitcoin ETFs reached $25 billion by July 2024
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IBIT AUM surpassed $20 billion milestone on September 12, 2024
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GBTC AUM was $30 billion at conversion in January 2024, now reduced
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Top 10 Bitcoin ETFs hold 95% of total spot ETF AUM as of Oct 2024
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Bitcoin ETF AUM volatility index averaged 25% in 2024
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Projected year-end 2024 AUM for all spot Bitcoin ETFs at $100 billion
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Europe spot Bitcoin ETFs AUM total $1.2 billion as of Oct 2024
Interpretation
AUM Statistics Interpretation
From a paltry $1 billion in its first week to a projected $100 billion by year-end, Bitcoin spot ETFs have grown 5x since January 2024—reaching $50 billion by mid-2024—with BlackRock's IBIT ($24.6 billion) and Fidelity's FBTC ($12.1 billion) out front, others like ARK (3.2B), Bitwise (2.1B), and VanEck (1.0B) contributing, top 10 funds holding 95% of the total $62.5 billion as of October—though Grayscale's GBTC has shrunk to $16.8 billion from $30 billion at conversion, monthly growth averaged 10%, they now hold 5.2% of Bitcoin's supply, with Europe adding $1.2 billion, and even with 25% annual volatility, inflows hit $25 billion by July, a wild yet promising ride for digital asset investors.
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Inflow/Outflow Statistics23 stats
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.08 billion net inflows on November 7, 2024
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Cumulative net inflows for US spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $28.5 billion since launch as of Nov 2024
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BlackRock IBIT recorded $428 million inflows on Nov 7, 2024 alone
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Grayscale GBTC saw $112 million outflows on peak day Oct 2024
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Fidelity FBTC net inflows totaled $5.2 billion YTD Oct 2024
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Weekly net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs averaged $1.2 billion in Q4 2024
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ARKB ETF inflows hit $1.1 billion cumulative by Nov 2024
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Bitwise BITB saw $800 million net inflows post-fee cut in 2024
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BTCO inflows averaged $50 million weekly in Oct 2024
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HODL ETF net inflows $400 million since launch
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BTCW experienced $300 million inflows in first quarter post-launch
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EZBC net inflows $200 million YTD 2024
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DEFI ETF saw minor outflows of $10 million early 2024
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BRRR inflows totaled $250 million by Nov 2024
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GBTC cumulative outflows post-conversion: $15 billion as of Nov 2024
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Net inflows surged 300% post-US election Nov 2024
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Daily inflow record: $655 million on Jan 12, 2024 for all ETFs
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IBIT daily inflows peaked at $500 million multiple days in 2024
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Total 2024 YTD net inflows for spot ETFs: $27 billion
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Outflows from GBTC funded 70% of other ETFs inflows early 2024
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Bitcoin ETFs net positive flows 85% of trading days since launch
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Weekly outflows rare, only 5 weeks in 2024 with net negative flows
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Post-halving Q2 2024 saw $10B cumulative inflows
Interpretation
Inflow/Outflow Statistics Interpretation
Despite Grayscale’s GBTC hemorrhaging $15 billion (70% funding other ETFs’ inflows early in 2024), Bitcoin spot ETFs have been a cash machine: $28.5 billion cumulatively since launch, $27 billion YTD, averaging $1.2 billion weekly in Q4, hitting a $655 million daily record (January 12, 2024), and surging 300% post-November 2024 elections—with BlackRock’s IBIT raking in $428 million on November 7, Bitwise adding $800 million after a fee cut, and solid inflows from Fidelity ($5.2 billion YTD October), ARKB ($1.1 billion cumulative), HODL ($400 million since launch), BTCW ($300 million in Q1 post-launch), and EZBC ($200 million YTD 2024), while the DEFI ETF saw only $10 million in minor early outflows—only 5 weeks in 2024 with net outflows (85% positive trading days), and Q2 2024’s post-halving period adding $10 billion, making for a mostly bullish if occasionally wobbly ride.
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Performance Statistics19 stats
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs YTD 2024 performance return 85% vs BTC 82%
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IBIT 1-year return 120% as of Nov 2024 since inception
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GBTC underperformed BTC by 5% post-conversion due to fees
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FBTC YTD return 88%, tracking BTC closely
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ARKB 6-month return 65% as of Oct 2024
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BITB return 90% YTD, low expense ratio impact
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BTCO 3-month return 45%
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HODL 1-year equivalent return 110%
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BTCW Sharpe ratio 1.8 YTD 2024
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EZBC max drawdown 25% during summer 2024 dip
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DEFI return lagged at 75% YTD due to low liquidity
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BRRR volatility 55% annualized
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Bitcoin ETFs beta to BTC spot 0.98 average
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Post-election performance surge 25% in one week Nov 2024
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IBIT alpha vs benchmark 2% due to tight tracking
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Average expense ratio impact reduced returns by 0.3% YTD
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52-week high for GBTC $65/share Nov 2024
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Correlation to S&P 500 rose to 0.45 in 2024
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Risk-adjusted return (Sortino) 2.1 for top ETFs
Interpretation
Performance Statistics Interpretation
This year, Bitcoin ETFs have put on a mixed but mostly strong performance—slightly outpacing Bitcoin itself (85% YTD versus BTC’s 82%) with standouts like IBIT (120% in a year) and FBTC (88%) and BITB (90%) tracking closely, while GBTC lagged by 5% post-conversion due to fees, ARKB and BTCO chipped in with 65% and 45% returns respectively, and DEFI lagged at 75% amid low liquidity, though HODL managed 110% over a year and EZBC held up relatively well with a 25% max drawdown; volatility varied (BRRR hit 55% annualized), but most ETFs stayed tightly correlated to Bitcoin (beta 0.98) and delivered solid risk-adjusted returns (Sortino 2.1), with expenses trimming some returns by 0.3%, IBIT gaining 2% from tight tracking, and a post-election November 2024 surge adding 25% in a week—all while GBTC hit a $65 52-week high and its correlation to the S&P 500 rose to 0.45. In short, a busy, winning year for Bitcoin ETFs, with both stars and stragglers, but mostly momentum to cheer.
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Trading Volume Statistics20 stats
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs trading volume hit $4.5 billion on March 5, 2024
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Average daily trading volume for all spot Bitcoin ETFs: $2.8 billion in Oct 2024
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IBIT daily volume record $3.2 billion on election day Nov 2024
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GBTC average daily volume $1.1 billion post-conversion
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FBTC trading volume surpassed $10 billion cumulative in first month
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Total monthly trading volume for Bitcoin ETFs: $150 billion in Oct 2024
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ARKB volume averaged $250 million daily in Q4 2024
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BITB saw volume spike to $500 million post-fee waiver
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BTCO daily volume $80 million average Oct 2024
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HODL ETF volume reached $150 million peak day
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BTCW trading volume $40 million daily average
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EZBC volume $25 million average daily 2024
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DEFI ETF low volume at $5 million daily
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BRRR volume $60 million average
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Bitcoin ETFs volume as % of BTC spot volume: 15% average 2024
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Record single-day volume $5.7 billion across all ETFs March 2024
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IBIT volume 40% of total ETF volume in 2024
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Volatility-adjusted volume index for ETFs at 35 in Q3 2024
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Weekly volume totaled $20 billion average Q4 2024
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GBTC volume down 60% from pre-conversion peaks
Interpretation
Trading Volume Statistics Interpretation
Bitcoin ETFs have been a mixed bag of extremes this year—with daily volumes ranging wildly from a paltry $25 million for EZBC to a staggering $5.7 billion in a single day in March, while IBIT dominated 40% of 2024’s total ETF volume, GBTC’s daily activity has nosedived 60% since conversion, and even record moments like IBIT’s $3.2 billion on election day or BITB’s $500 million post-fee waiver highlight the sector’s volatility, though laggards like DEFI and BTCO hover around $5 million and $40 million daily, respectively, and collectively, ETFs accounted for 15% of Bitcoin’s spot trading volume on average this year.
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