13 February 2026
The iShares Bitcoin BlackRock’s Trust (IBIT) reached an unprecedented milestone last week with a whopping $530,6 million inflow. This happened on Wednesday, May 21st, and we haven’t seen any outflows since April 9th. Phenomenal, right? With this recent influx, IBIT has bought more than ten times the amount of Bitcoin that is produced daily by miners.
Not only is the inflow impressive; the BlackRock ETF also saw its largest trading volume since January. Nate Geraci, president of ETF Store, predicts this increase will continue: “Given today’s trading volume, I expect inflows to continue rising.”
In total, all Bitcoin ETFs recorded $607,1 million inflows, with the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) being the largest after BlackRock with daily inflows of $23,5 million. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas describes the inflows as a “classic feeding frenzy,” led by Bitcoin’s dramatic rise, which nearly hit $112.000 this morning. How impressive is that?
By the end of May, Bitcoin ETFs had already raised a total of $3,6 billion. “We believe this trend could continue as companies continue to approach the public markets for additional capital,” said Jeff Mei. He suggests that this could even be accelerated if the US central bank decides to cut interest rates in the coming months.
Whether that is a realistic expectation remains to be seen. Bitcoin currently seems to be getting a boost from the Trump administration. With the new tax and spending plan, the “big beautiful bill”, it is clear that there is no healthy fiscal policy in sight. The excessive money spending seems to be supporting Bitcoin, which raises the question whether this is also the right environment for a rate cut by the central bank.
“The crypto world is turning upside down, and it seems like there is no stopping the progress!”
What does the $530,6 million inflow mean for Bitcoin's future?
This massive influx indicates that interest in Bitcoin continues to rise at impressive levels, which could strengthen Bitcoin's position as a major asset of value.
How does government influence the current Bitcoin climate?
The current spending policies under the Trump administration appear to be having a positive effect on Bitcoin, as it fuels demand for an alternative store of value.
What can we expect from interest rates and the central bank?
It remains uncertain how the central bank will respond to the current economic situation, but a rate cut could fuel interest in Bitcoin and other digital assets.
This is likely just the beginning of an exciting period for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Keep an eye on your wallet, because the development is happening right before your eyes!
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