BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses S&P 500 Fund in Revenue Generation

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed the revenue of the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), according to Bloomberg data.

  • IBIT generates approximately $187.2 million annually from a 0.25% management fee.
  • IVV, with $624 billion in assets, earns around $187.1 million from a 0.03% fee.
  • IBIT launched in January 2024 and has grown to $52 billion in assets, making it the largest spot bitcoin ETF.
  • Monthly inflows have occurred except for one month since its launch.
  • The success of IBIT indicates strong demand for regulated bitcoin investment products.

IBIT’s higher fee structure accounts for the complexities and regulatory requirements of managing digital assets.