BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF: The Calm Before the Storm? You Won’t Believe This!

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What to know:

  • So, BlackRock’s Bitcoin Trust ETF has hit a 90-day rolling volatility of 47.64. Wow, that’s like the calmest it’s ever been! Who knew Bitcoin could be so… stable? 😲
  • According to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, this low volatility is like a magnet for institutional investors. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, let’s get in on this ‘digital gold’ without the rollercoaster ride!” 🎢

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is apparently the new kid on the block with record-low volatility. Eric Balchunas, the Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst, is practically giddy about it. I mean, who wouldn’t want to invest in something that’s not going to give you a heart attack? 💔

With a 90-day rolling volatility of 47.64, it’s the lowest since the ETF launched in January 2024. Balchunas tweeted about it, and it’s like a self-fulfilling prophecy. The less volatile it gets, the more the big shots come in, and then it gets even less volatile. It’s like a never-ending cycle of calmness. Who knew finance could be so zen? 🧘‍♂️

“The thing with volatility is it can become self-fulfilling,” Balchunas said. “The lower it gets, the more the big investors will jump in, and then it gets even lower. It’s like a bunch of ‘suitcoiners’ holding hands and singing Kumbaya.” 🎶

And guess what? IBIT has raked in a whopping $49 billion in net inflows since it started. That’s more than four times what the second-place Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) has managed to pull in. They’re sitting at a measly $12 billion. Talk about a financial smackdown! 💰

Now, let’s talk about Strategy (MSTR). They’re all about buying Bitcoin, but they attract the thrill-seekers and options traders who love a good gamble. But even their implied volatility has dipped to 60%. It’s like they’re trying to ride a rollercoaster that’s just… not moving. 🎢

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2025-05-30 12:01