Bitcoin ETFs now control 1.29 million BTC.
Total value exceeds $160 billion in assets.
Holdings may reach 1.5 million BTC by year-end.
The rise of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to shape the crypto market in a big way. As of now, Bitcoin ETFs hold a staggering 1.29 million BTC, which is valued at approximately $160 billion. This rapid growth underscores the increasing demand for regulated crypto investment products among institutional and retail investors alike.
These ETFs allow traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without having to directly buy or manage the digital asset themselves. Since their approval and launch in several global markets, including the U.S., Bitcoin ETFs have attracted massive inflows, pushing their total BTC holdings to new records.
$160 Billion and Growing: What’s Driving the Surge?
Several key factors are driving the ETF accumulation trend. Institutional interest in Bitcoin has surged due to clearer regulations, a maturing market, and macroeconomic uncertainty, making BTC a desirable hedge asset. Additionally, the convenience and perceived safety of investing through ETFs has made them particularly appealing for risk-averse investors.
Currently, BlackRock, Fidelity, and other major financial institutions are leading ETF providers, holding significant portions of the total 1.29 million BTC.
JUST IN: Bitcoin ETFs now hold 1.29 million BTC worth $160 BILLION.
On track to reach 1.5 million Bitcoin by year's end. pic.twitter.com/eAwDLv8FpA
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) August 14, 2025
On Track for 1.5 Million BTC by Year-End
Analysts suggest that if the current pace of accumulation continues, Bitcoin ETFs could collectively hold 1.5 million BTC by the end of 2025. This would further reduce the circulating supply of Bitcoin, potentially contributing to price pressure on the upside. With the next halving event already behind us and increasing scarcity in play, the role of ETFs in Bitcoin’s ecosystem is becoming more crucial than ever.
This surge in holdings reflects a growing institutional belief in Bitcoin as a long-term asset, not just a speculative tool. If this trend holds, ETFs will become one of the largest custodians of BTC globally.
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