More than a billion dollars poured into Bitcoin ETFs in a single day on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as the price of BTC soared above $118,000, marking a historic milestone.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by BlackRock reached $80 billion in assets under management in just 374 days, becoming the fastest fund in history to cross this threshold, far surpassing the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
The American political landscape, combined with massive adoption of spot ETFs for their simplicity and compliance, supports continued market growth in 2025 (+25% for BTC since January).
IBIT signs a historical record with $80 billion under management
This figure is mind-blowing: over a billion dollars poured into Bitcoin ETFs in a single day. As the BTC surpasses a new historic peak above $118,000, this Thursday marks a rush seen rarely in history, signaling strong institutional appetite for Bitcoin.
Leading the charge is BlackRock’s ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), shattering records. In just 374 days, it reaches $80 billion in assets under management. It’s simply the fastest-listed fund in history to reach this threshold, far ahead of the previous record held by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which took nearly five times longer.
This rapid success propels IBIT to the 21st global position among the largest ETFs, across all asset classes. A performance that confirms the alignment of factors: rising BTC, relaxed regulatory frameworks, and surging institutional adoption.
Investors want Bitcoin, but without friction
This $1 billion peak is not isolated: it’s only the fourth time that spot ETFs on Bitcoin have hit such a daily flow level. Previous episodes date back to January 2025, during President Trump’s inauguration, and November 2024, following the American election.
Behind these numbers is a simple reality: investors, both retail and professional, want Bitcoin in a simple, regulated format integrated into their brokerage accounts (and protected from ransomware?). Spot ETFs offer this direct entryway into the crypto market, without the hassles of custody or compliance.
Political context and growing enthusiasm
The political environment also feeds the trend. Truth Social, Donald Trump’s media company, has filed several crypto ETF applications including a Bitcoin spot. So far, the SEC has not yet approved this request, nor those for ETFs linked to Solana or XRP. But the tide seems to be turning in favor of more open regulation.
BTC in 2025: already +25%
Since January 1st, Bitcoin has seen a 25% increase, driven by booming demand and a rare convergence of political, economic, and technological interests. If the momentum continues, 2025 could indeed be the year of all-time highs for crypto ETFs.
