iShares Trust Price & Performance (IBIF)

The global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) industry reached a historic $15.5 trillion in assets by the end of February. Substantial inflows were driven by the top 20 ETFs, which collectively attracted $61.67 billion. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust alone garnered $8.67 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in equity ETFs.1

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a sharp price increase, opening at $52.97 after closing at $47.90 the previous session. Despite a slight pullback, it traded at $51.01. Institutional investors have shown increasing interest, with some boosting their holdings significantly during the fourth quarter.2

Nvidia’s stock has dropped over 23% since President Donald Trump’s election victory, impacted by low-cost AI competition from China and tariff concerns. In contrast, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, tracking Bitcoin’s price, has risen 13.66%, showcasing resilience in the cryptocurrency market.3