![Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF's Holdings Soar Past 252 BTC — CEO Says He's 'Pleasantly Surprised' by Retail Demand](https://www.clublaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/blackrock-bitcoins-fink.jpg)
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $18 billion. This substantial increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated influx of retail investor demand, exceeding even the CEO’s initial expectations. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink: ‘I’m Pleasantly Surprised’ […]