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The iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), launched by BlackRock in January 2024, offers investors a convenient, cost-effective, and secure way to directly invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through the familiarity of an ETF.
The fund, trading under the ticker IBIT on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, has quickly garnered significant attention in the ETF space. Its trading volume had surpassed $1 billion on its very first trading day, and the fund has amassed about $20 billion over the past five months.
The ETF is up over 50% since it began trading on Jan. 11. The S&P 500 Index has gained just over 10% during the same period. Its underlying Bitcoin has surged about 66% since Jan. 11.
A Kerrisdale Capital investor note disclosure on Wednesday confirmed that the firm is “short shares of Riot Platforms Inc. (RIOT) (NASDAQ:RIOT) and long shares of iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT).” The firm issued a short report on Riot Platforms, citing its unpredictable revenue, high capital requirements, fierce competition.
Back in March, Kerrisdale sided with IBIT and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) over MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) in a tweet:
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The IBIT ETF is currently experiencing a strong bullish trend. The share price is $40.48, which is above its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), indicating buying pressure and positive market sentiment.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF shows strong bullish signals across multiple technical indicators. The share price consistently trading above its key moving averages and positive momentum indicators such as MACD and RSI suggest that IBIT is currently a Buy.
The Bollinger Bands also support this bullish sentiment, indicating that the ETF is experiencing substantial buying pressure.
While some financial advisors remain cautious about cryptocurrency investments, the technical analysis points to continued strength in IBIT.
Investors looking for exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated and accessible ETF may find the iShares Bitcoin Trust a compelling option.
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