BlackRock’s IBIT Hits $16–18B Daily, Rivals Binance and Doubles Coinbase

Published at 2026-04-03 08:30:14

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now handling an estimated $16–18 billion in daily trading volume, putting the regulated spot Bitcoin ETF in direct competition with major venues such as Binance and leaving Coinbase well behind on raw volume. Observed in early April 2026, the jump reflects sustained interest from both institutional and retail investors seeking regulated, brokerage-friendly access to BTC.

The shift matters because it changes where liquidity and order flow concentrate: higher ETF volume can divert fee revenue from exchanges, compress spreads on regulated markets, and alter price discovery dynamics between ETF baskets and exchange order books. For users, IBIT offers simpler custody and brokerage access to BTC; for exchanges and regulators, the trend raises questions about market structure and competitive responses as Bitcoin trading continues to mature.

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