iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Performance
IBIT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −26.5% total return
- Since first price
- +72.6% since 2024
IBIT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IBIT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.0% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +25.4% | +25.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.3% | +4.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.4% | −7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −26.5% | −26.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJan 11, 2024 | +72.6% | +72.6% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: IBIT vs SPY
From Jan 11, 2024: IBIT grew to $17,259, SPY to $16,476.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBIT returns by calendar year
0 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (−6.4%), worst 2025 (−6.4%). 2026 is year to date.
IBIT annual returns table
| Year | IBIT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.4% | −40.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −6.4% | −32.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
IBIT largest drawdowns
Now 35.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | −53.3% | Jun 30, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 1.0 years so far |
| Dec 17, 2024 | −28.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | 4 months | 5 months |
| Mar 13, 2024 | −27.5% | Sep 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | 6 months | 8 months |
| Jan 11, 2024 | −16.2% | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 | 12 days | 29 days |
| Aug 13, 2025 | −12.0% | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | 16 days | 54 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBIT risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +28.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 53.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.63 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.18 |
| Best month | +45.8% |
| Worst month | −21.7% |
| Best 12 months | +137.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −46.3% |
| Positive months | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
IBIT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 22 | −46.3% | −6.5% | +137.5% | 45% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBIT performance overview
iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) returned −26.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jan 11, 2024 it has returned +72.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −53.3%, from Oct 6, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 53.8% a year.
Related: IBIT chart. See the IBIT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBIT performance FAQ
What is the IBIT return over the past year?
IBIT returned −26.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 26.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBIT be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBIT at its first recorded close on January 11, 2024 would be worth about $17,259 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBIT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −53.3% between October 6, 2025 and June 30, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 35.5% below its peak.
How volatile is IBIT?
Over the past history IBIT had an annualized volatility of 53.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.63 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).