BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a record for single-day trading volume of $8 billion on November 21, 2025, pushing the total trading volume of all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs to a historic high of $11.5 billion.
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Despite the huge trading volume, IBIT recorded a net outflow of approximately $122 million that day. This phenomenon of 'high volume, low outflow' was interpreted by analysts as a large-scale rotation of liquidity within the market. This suggests that it may not be a significant influx or outflow of new funds, but rather institutional investors adjusting their positions by taking advantage of market volatility, such as switching between different ETF products or buying put options to hedge while holding spot positions.
The market has seen such massive trading volume primarily driven by extreme price volatility. Bitcoin has dropped approximately 24% in November, retreating over 30% from its historical high of around $126,000, and has since stabilized around $84,000. This volatility has attracted institutional investors to engage in intensive rebalancing.
The table below summarizes the core data overview for this trading day:
Index IBIT (BlackRock) overall market Bitcoin ETF
Single-day transaction volume $8 billion (record) $11.5 billion (historical high)
Capital flows net outflow of approximately $122 million overall net inflow of $238 million (the first time in recent weeks)
Market background Bitcoin has retraced about 30% from its annual high, stabilizing around $84,000.
📈 Market impact and future outlook
This event has solidified IBIT's position as the core vehicle for institutional exposure to Bitcoin, with its transaction volume accounting for over 69% of the overall market. Amid significant price fluctuations, the market generally focuses on $80,000 as a key support level. If this range is breached, it may trigger further pullbacks to around $75,000.
Despite a net outflow from IBIT, the entire Bitcoin ETF market achieved a net inflow of $238 million on November 21, with products like Fidelity FBTC and Grayscale's Mini Trust recording inflows.
This record trading volume indicates that institutional investors are actively adjusting positions and managing risks following price corrections, rather than simply exiting en masse. The exploration of Bitcoin's long-term value storage function and its evolving role in the traditional financial ecosystem will remain a focal point of market attention.
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