Bitcoin News Today: BlackRock's IBIT Jumps to Top 20 ETFs Amid Bitcoin's $119K Rally

Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced a significant inflow of $675.8 million in the latest trading session, marking the largest weekly influx since September 10, 2025. This surge was led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which captured $405.5 million in net inflows-the largest since August 14 and pushing its total net inflows to $61.376 billion. The inflow coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) climbing above $119,000, a 4% intraday gain, signaling renewed institutional and retail confidence in the asset class BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].

BlackRock's IBIT has now entered the top 20 ETFs by assets under management, reaching $90.7 billion, according to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas. This milestone marks a 175% increase since its January 2024 launch. Balchunas noted that IBIT's trajectory toward the top 10 ETFs by assets is within reach, estimating a potential timeline of "Christmas 2026" if current inflow trends persist. "The fund has gained 85% over the past year, adding $40 billion during that period. While other ETFs are growing, the pace suggests IBIT could close the $50 billion gap to the top 10 relatively quickly," he added BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].

The rally in Bitcoin ETFs reflects broader market dynamics. Bitcoin's 4% rise on Wednesday nearly reached the top 10 daily performance levels of 2025, with historical data indicating that Wednesday has been the most bullish day for the asset over the past year. Conversely, Thursdays have historically been the most bearish. The inflow into ETFs coincided with Bitcoin's price approaching $119,000, a level that has not been seen since the previous bull cycle BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].

Bitcoin's price action has been supported by long-term technical indicators. The 200-week moving average (200-WMA) recently breached $53,000, while the realized price-representing the average price paid by all market participants-has climbed above the 200-WMA to $54,000. Historical cycles suggest that as long as the realized price remains above the 200-WMA, Bitcoin tends to continue upward trends BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].

Market participants are closely monitoring the implications of Bitcoin ETF inflows for the broader crypto ecosystem. The surge in institutional demand, particularly through products like IBIT, has reinforced Bitcoin's position as a strategic asset for diversified portfolios. Analysts note that the ETF structure has democratized access to Bitcoin, enabling retail and institutional investors to gain exposure without the complexities of direct custody. This has been a key driver of the asset's mainstream adoption BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].

The regulatory environment also remains a critical factor. The SEC's recent approval of generic listing standards for ETFs has cleared the path for new products, including staking and spot Bitcoin ETFs. While no specific approval for a Bitcoin ETF was mentioned in the provided content, the regulatory clarity has already spurred inflows and positioned the asset for further institutional integration BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets^[1].