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How much bitcoin does BlackRock own?
By The BTC Register · Snapshot
IBIT bitcoin holdings in the register
BlackRock's US spot bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), holds 803,666.8454 BTC according to the issuer file dated . The bitcoin is held by the trust for its shareholders, not owned by BlackRock on its own balance sheet. Holdings in other BlackRock products are not included.
The source is the iShares holdings CSV. The archived holdings CSV preserves the file used by this register. See the IBIT fund record for its source and coverage notes.
What is that bitcoin worth at the snapshot price?
At the snapshot price of $82,273.00 per BTC, dated , IBIT's recorded bitcoin has an estimated value of $66,120,082,371.59. This is the recorded BTC balance multiplied by the snapshot price. It is not a live valuation or the trust's reported net asset value. The price date and issuer holdings date are separate observations.
IBIT's balance equals 4.0% of the 20,098,843 BTC circulating supply recorded in that snapshot. This percentage uses circulating supply, not the maximum supply or an estimate adjusted for lost bitcoin.
IBIT compared with Strategy
Strategy, the largest company holder in the snapshot, has 848,250 BTC in its record retrieved from CoinGecko public treasury API. IBIT holds 44,583.1546 BTC less than Strategy in these records.
The company retrieval date does not establish when it bought or sold bitcoin. IBIT's issuer file date identifies a holdings observation. These records need not describe balances at the same moment. A company holds bitcoin on its balance sheet; IBIT holds bitcoin in a trust for shareholders. Read the IBIT versus Strategy guide for the distinction between company shares and trust shares.
Change between the latest two weekly snapshots
The 12 Oct 2026 snapshot recorded 805,025.3396 BTC from an issuer file dated 9 Oct 2026. The 16 Oct 2026 snapshot recorded 803,666.8454 BTC from an issuer file dated 14 Oct 2026. The change is -1,358.4942 BTC.
This is the difference between two recorded holdings balances. It does not by itself establish purchases, sales, fund flows or investor returns. The interval is between the displayed snapshot dates and is not necessarily seven days.
Frequently asked questions
How much bitcoin does BlackRock hold through IBIT?
IBIT holds 803,666.8454 BTC as of the issuer file dated 14 Oct 2026. This figure covers the iShares Bitcoin Trust only. Holdings in other BlackRock products are not included.
Does BlackRock own the bitcoin in IBIT?
The bitcoin is held by the trust for its shareholders. It is not owned by BlackRock on its own balance sheet. Buying shares in IBIT gives investors an interest in the trust, rather than direct possession of its bitcoin.
How often does the register update IBIT bitcoin holdings?
The register refreshes weekly on Fridays. The issuer file can have an earlier date than the register snapshot. Use the issuer file date to identify the holdings observation; this page is not a live holdings feed.
How do IBIT bitcoin holdings compare with Strategy?
Strategy, the largest company holder in the snapshot, has 848,250 BTC in its record retrieved 16 Oct 2026. IBIT holds 44,583.1546 BTC less than Strategy in these records. The source dates can differ, and trust holdings and a company treasury are different kinds of exposure.
Browse weekly holdings reports to compare dated editions, or see the sample data and research request page for reusable fields and coverage details.