# iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has increased its Bitcoin holdings by more than 5% year-to-date (YTD) BlackRock’s IBIT has acquired nearly 41,691 BTC in 2026, representing a 5.41% increase.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-24 · Finbold*

## Key points

- BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust increased its Bitcoin holdings by over 5% YTD to 811,981 BTC.
- Despite higher BTC holdings, IBIT's notional value dropped by $4.3 billion due to Bitcoin price decline.
- Bitcoin supply on all crypto exchanges fell 3.26% YTD, now at approximately 2.67 million BTC.
- Continued IBIT accumulation could further reduce exchange supply, potentially triggering a bullish reversal.

**Companies:** BlackRock
**Countries:** USA

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