IShares Bitcoin Trust Registered’s IBIT pulled in fresh capital this week, with a $144.1 million net inflow on May 15, 2026, underscoring persistent institutional appetite for Bitcoin exposure. The move lifts assets under management to about $66.7 billion, with the latest flow representing roughly 0.22% of IBIT’s total AUM and signaling steady confidence rather than a speculative surge.
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The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $78,230.03 after gaining about 20.0% over the past three months, a performance that has helped cement Bitcoin’s role in diversified macro portfolios. Its 1-day technical signal stands at Strong Buy, reinforcing the view that ETF inflows are tracking, rather than leading, a broader bullish trend in the underlying crypto market.
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