BlackRock-led Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) accumulate $5 billion in inflows over a 15-day span.
In the burgeoning world of digital assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have experienced significant growth since their approval in early 2024. Leading this charge is BlackRock, the global investment management corporation, particularly through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
BlackRock's IBIT now manages over $83 billion in Bitcoin assets, making it the largest Bitcoin ETF product by a wide margin. For Q2 2025 alone, BlackRock's spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted net inflows of $14.1 billion, pushing their combined digital assets under management (AUM) to approximately $79.6 billion.
Institutional and retail investors have shown growing confidence, driving inflows and supporting Bitcoin prices that recently peaked above $123,000. The surge in ETF inflows and institutional demand is considered a major factor fueling this rally.
In July 2025 alone, Bitcoin ETF inflows surpassed $4 billion, with BlackRock’s IBIT capturing $1.35 billion just across a single two-day period in mid-July, underscoring its market dominance and institutional appeal.
On the Ethereum side, strong ETF inflows combined with treasury corporate buying have pushed Ether above $3,400, its highest since January 2025, and contributed to it being notably in the green for the year amidst a broader crypto market rally.
Overall, since January 2024, roughly $60 billion in inflows have been directed into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, reflecting increasing regulatory acceptance and the growing mainstream financialization of digital assets.
Elsewhere in the crypto space, Kazakhstan is exploring the possibility of investing in crypto assets for a national reserve, while Shenzhen has issued a warning against illegal stablecoin-related fundraising schemes. The U.S. House is preparing for a Crypto Week, and Elon Musk's poll on a new political party has gained attention.
Meanwhile, Cookie DAO has introduced new staking rules and token burn, and claims of a 159,107 BTC balance are circulating. However, the origin of the Bitcoin surge remains unverified.
In summary, BlackRock’s IBIT leads the Bitcoin ETF space by a substantial margin, with inflows and AUM dwarfing competitors. The broader Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF market has remarkably expanded since early 2024, substantially contributing to significant asset growth and fueling Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s price surges in 2025. This dynamic indicates ongoing institutionalization and mainstream adoption of crypto investing through regulated ETF vehicles.
[1] BlackRock Q2 2025 Earnings Report [2] CoinDesk, "BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees $1.35 Billion in Two-Day Inflows," July 2025 [3] Bloomberg, "Ethereum Surges Above $3,400 as ETF Inflows and Treasury Buying Boost Crypto," July 2025 [4] Financial Times, "Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Attract $60 Billion in Inflows since January 2024," July 2025
Cryptocurrency investments have witnessed remarkable growth through regulated Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leading the charge. The finance sector has been increasingly embracing crypto regulations, as indicated by the whopping $60 billion in inflows directed into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs since early 2024.
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