According to a post by Lookonchain on X on April 22, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), as of the latest data, holds 806,700 BTC, with a market value of approximately $63.7 billion, setting a new all-time high for the fund’s holdings. Meanwhile, Strategy holds 815,061 BTC.
IBIT Holdings and Capital Inflow Data
(Source: Lookonchain)
Based on BlackRock and ETF capital inflow data, IBIT recorded net inflows for nine consecutive trading days; during this period, it added roughly 21,500 BTC, and its total holdings first exceeded 800k BTC. Recent single-day inflow records are as follows: April 15: $291.9 million, and April 10: $269.3 million.
In Q1 2026, over 62 trading days, IBIT had net inflows on 48 days; the total net inflows for the quarter are estimated to reach $8.4 billion. According to ETF capital inflow data, IBIT currently controls about 49% of total assets of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, ahead of Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC.
Strategy Reclaims #1 Institutional Holdings: Added 13,927 BTC on April 13
According to public data, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing IBIT to regain its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. This marks the recovery of the leading position that it lost in Q2 2024. Strategy is led by Michael Saylor and added 13,927 BTC in a single day on April 13, with a market value of approximately $1 billion.
Overall Capital Flows of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs
According to ETF capital flow data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed the outflow situation from the past four months, recording net inflows for four consecutive weeks, with cumulative net inflows of approximately $2.0 billion; IBIT contributed about $1.7 billion during this period.
BlackRock BITA: Bitcoin Yield ETF Filing Progress
According to a revised S-1 filing submitted by BlackRock to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock plans to launch a Bitcoin yield ETF code-named BITA, intending to generate yield through a Covered Call strategy linked to IBIT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest holdings and market value of BlackRock’s IBIT?
According to BlackRock and ETF capital inflow data, IBIT currently holds 806,700 BTC, with a market value of approximately $63.7 billion. This is a new all-time high for the fund’s holdings, and it also controls about 49% of total assets of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.
When did Strategy surpass IBIT to become the largest institutional Bitcoin holder, and what are its current holdings?
According to public data, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) currently holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing IBIT and becoming the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder again. It added 13,927 BTC on a single day on April 13; the current difference in holdings between the two is approximately 8,300 BTC.
What product is BlackRock’s BITA ETF, and what is the current progress?
According to the revised S-1 filing submitted by BlackRock to the SEC, BITA is a planned Bitcoin yield ETF. It plans to generate yield through a Covered Call strategy linked to IBIT and is currently in the filing review stage.
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