iShares Trust Price & Performance (IBIE)

BlackRock has incorporated its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) into its $150 billion model portfolios, marking the first time the asset manager has included Bitcoin. The ETF will account for 1% to 2% of the allocation in portfolios permitting alternative investments, signaling a major step toward mainstream cryptocurrency acceptance.1

Amid volatile markets, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has risen 13.66% since November 2024, outperforming Nvidia stock, which dropped over 23% in the same period. Bitcoin's resilience compared to tech stocks highlights its emerging role as a hedge in uncertain economic conditions.2

The global ETF industry reached a record $15.5 trillion in assets by February's end, driven by $61.67 billion in net inflows to the top 20 ETFs. Equity ETFs dominated investor interest, reflecting continued confidence in diversified stock market exposure despite ongoing economic concerns.3