Saylor Predicts IBIT Will Be the Biggest Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin ETFs are making waves again — and leading the charge is BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Over just five trading days, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in a staggering $2.8 billion in net inflows, sending Bitcoin’s price soaring from $85,000 to $94,000.

Among these ETFs, IBIT alone captured $1.3 billion, a powerful indicator of investor confidence in BlackRock’s Bitcoin product.

IBIT’s Massive Inflows Drive Bitcoin Higher

BlackRock’s IBIT isn’t just leading ETF inflows — it’s reshaping the entire crypto ETF landscape. The fund’s strong performance has helped propel Bitcoin to fresh highs and further cemented institutional interest.

Key highlights:

• $2.8 billion in net ETF inflows (5 days)

• $1.3 billion captured by IBIT alone

• BTC price surged from $85,000 to $94,000

• $54B market cap for IBIT as of Thursday

• $1.5B in daily trading volume

Michael Saylor: “IBIT Will Be the World’s Largest ETF”

At the Bitcoin Standard Corporation’s Investor Day, Michael Saylor, the Chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR), dropped a bold prediction:

“IBIT will be the biggest ETF in the world in ten years.”

To put that into perspective:

• Current IBIT Market Cap: $54 billion

• Current VOO Market Cap (largest ETF today): $593.5 billion

It’s a tall order — but not out of reach if ETF momentum continues.

Experts Say It’s Possible — But Extraordinary

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, agrees it could happen — but not without serious inflows.

“It’s possible, especially if IBIT starts taking in more cash than VOO. But we’d need $3–4 billion in daily inflows to get there.”

Even so, the accelerating pace of capital entering Bitcoin ETFs in 2025 shows that traditional investors are finally embracing crypto on a large scale.

CME Bitcoin Futures Signal Growing Appetite

Beyond spot ETFs, the CME futures market is also heating up.

• The annualized basis trade (long ETF, short futures) has risen to nearly 10%, up from 5% just weeks ago.

• Futures open interest is up by 2,000 BTC in the same period.

This shows that many institutions are not just buying Bitcoin — they’re using advanced strategies to maximize returns, reflecting increased sophistication and confidence in crypto markets.

Quick Summary Checklist

✔️ Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $2.8B in 5 days
✔️ IBIT led the surge with $1.3B inflow
✔️ Saylor predicts IBIT will surpass VOO as the world’s top ETF
✔️ CME basis trade spiked to nearly 10%
✔️ Futures open interest also rising

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FAQs

1. What is IBIT and why is it important?

IBIT is BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust — a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF that has rapidly become one of the top inflow leaders among crypto ETFs.

2. How much money flowed into Bitcoin ETFs this week?

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.8 billion in net inflows over the past five trading days, a massive boost for market sentiment.

3. What did Michael Saylor say about IBIT?

Michael Saylor stated that IBIT will be the largest ETF in the world within ten years, showing his long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin adoption.

4. What is the CME Bitcoin basis trade?

It’s a strategy where investors go long on Bitcoin ETFs and short Bitcoin futures, profiting from pricing differences. It currently yields nearly 10%.

5. Can IBIT realistically become the world’s biggest ETF?

Experts say it’s possible but would require consistent inflows above $3B daily — a massive but not impossible feat given current trends.