Trading activity around BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) spot Bitcoin ETF fund has increased significantly. In a single day, more than $530 million flowed into the fund, representing the largest daily inflow in recent weeks and signaling growing investor confidence.
Record interest in IBIT confirms institutional demand
IBIT saw capital inflows of $530.6 million, the most since May 5, when the fund gained $531.2 million. Since April 9, IBIT has not recorded any outflows, indicating long-term investor confidence. On that day, the fund purchased 4,931 bitcoins, more than ten times the daily mining rate, which currently stands at approximately 450 BTC. This buying pressure is considered a significant bullish signal in the market.
Interest in IBIT was also reflected in trading volumes, which reached their highest level since January. According to analysts from Trader T, an account focused on ETF funds, current volumes are extraordinary. ETF Store President Nate Geraci expects the strong capital inflow to continue in the coming days. Overall, US spot Bitcoin ETF funds attracted $607.1 million, with Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) the second most successful fund with an inflow of $23.5 million.
Bitcoin price surpasses $110,000
The exceptional day for ETF funds came hand in hand with a historic rise in the price of Bitcoin, which broke through the $110,000 mark on May 21 and reached a high of $111,897 on the Coinbase exchange. This growth is supported not only by technical breakthroughs, but also by a favorable macroeconomic environment. According to Jeff Meie of the BTSE crypto exchange, massive capital is flowing into funds, as evidenced by May’s net inflow of $3.6 billion across all ETFs.
The US Federal Reserve‘s decision on interest rates will also be an important factor – a possible cut could accelerate the inflow even further. Jupiter Zheng of HashKey Capital points out that Bitcoin has entered a phase of price discovery after reaching $110,000. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, it is also perceived as a store of value, which, together with growing institutional interest, further strengthens its role in the market.
