iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
IBIT is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant. IBIT launched on Jan 5, 2024 and has a 0.25% expense ratio.
ETF Info
46438F101
Jan 5, 2024
1x
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant
Expense Ratio
IBIT has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Bitcoin Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Bitcoin Trust had a return of -9.03% year-to-date (YTD) and 38.84% in the last 12 months.
IBIT
-9.03%
3.10%
26.83%
38.84%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-10.18%
-5.91%
-9.57%
5.19%
12.98%
9.68%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IBIT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.78% | -17.00% | -2.28% | 3.10% | -9.03% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -8.75% | 45.76% | 14.26% | -17.05% | 14.83% | -11.44% | 8.90% | -10.25% | 8.27% | 10.10% | 38.79% | -3.91% | 99.21% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, IBIT is among the top 23% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Bitcoin Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Bitcoin Trust was 28.22%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Bitcoin Trust drawdown is 20.53%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.22% | Dec 18, 2024 | 75 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -27.51% | Mar 14, 2024 | 122 | Sep 6, 2024 | 43 | Nov 6, 2024 | 165 |
| -16.18% | Jan 12, 2024 | 7 | Jan 23, 2024 | 13 | Feb 9, 2024 | 20 |
| -8.62% | Mar 5, 2024 | 1 | Mar 5, 2024 | 3 | Mar 8, 2024 | 4 |
| -8.48% | Nov 25, 2024 | 2 | Nov 26, 2024 | 7 | Dec 6, 2024 | 9 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Bitcoin Trust volatility is 16.56%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.