iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF product
Overview
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (ticker: IBIT) is a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund issued by iShares, a brand of BlackRock. It holds Bitcoin directly in custody and trades on the Nasdaq exchange, providing investors with regulated exposure to the price of Bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts. It was among the first spot Bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF connects to 27 tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin (BTC), BlackRock.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 27 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
tracks-asset | Bitcoin (BTC) | 95% |
holds | Bitcoin (BTC) | 95% |
issued_by | BlackRock | 95% |
launched_by | BlackRock | 95% |
custodied_by | Coinbase | 95% |
regulated_by | SEC | 95% |
custodied_by | Coinbase Custody | 95% |
held_by | Goldman Sachs | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (ticker: IBIT) is a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund issued by iShares, a brand of BlackRock. It holds Bitcoin directly in custody and trades on the Nasdaq exchange.
Who regulates the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which approved it among the first spot Bitcoin ETFs.
What asset does the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF track and who custodies it?
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF tracks the price of Bitcoin (BTC). Its Bitcoin is custodied by Coinbase Custody.