A major investor has reportedly exited their position in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, through an over-the-counter transaction valued at $1.26 billion. On May 26, 29.21 million shares of IBIT were traded off-exchange at $43.16 per share. The total transaction amount was approximately $1.26 billion, which was $1.01 below the fund's market price at the time of $44.17. This resulted in a discount of 2.3%, with analysts estimating execution losses at around $29.5 million.
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BlackRock Reports $1.26 Billion Sale of IBIT
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, saw a major investor exit with a $1.26 billion sale, resulting in a discount and estimated losses.
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June 1, 2026 1 min read