UBS Increases IBIT Holdings by 230% in First Half of 2026, Reflecting Client Demand for Bitcoin ETFs

BitcoinWorld UBS Increases IBIT Holdings by 230% in First Half of 2026, Reflecting Client Demand for Bitcoin ETFs Swiss banking giant UBS Group has significantly increased its exposure to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a recent filing with the U.S.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The 13F filing, covering the period ending June 30, reveals that UBS held approximately 2.5 million shares of IBIT, valued at around $90 million.

UBS’s Growing Bitcoin ETF Position This marks a substantial increase from the end of 2025, when UBS reported holdings of about 549,000 shares, worth roughly $27 million.

The value of the position rose by approximately 230% during the first half of 2026, indicating a notable shift in the bank’s approach to digital assets.