Bitcoin Giant IBIT Pulls In Another $144 Million as Retail Fever Persists
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IShares Bitcoin Trust Registered’s IBIT logged fresh inflows of $144.1 million on May 15, 2026, underscoring continued enthusiasm for spot Bitcoin exposure even after a blistering rally. The latest intake lifts the fund’s assets under management to about $66.74 billion, with the single-day move representing roughly 0.22% of IBIT’s total AUM.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $78,064.13, up around 18.3% over the past three months as institutional and retail demand converge. Despite the elevated price, the one-day technical signal remains a bullish Strong Buy, suggesting momentum traders still see upside and helping explain why flows into IBIT show few signs of cooling.
The scale of Wednesday’s inflow, while a modest fraction of AUM, is noteworthy given the size IBIT has already achieved, reinforcing its role as a bellwether for mainstream crypto appetite. With Bitcoin hovering near record territory and risk appetite back in focus, sustained inflows into the trust may amplify price swings and keep digital assets firmly on the radar of traditional portfolio managers.
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