iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) Experiences Significant Rise in Short Interest

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has recently seen a notable surge in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, the short interest for the trust reached a staggering total of 10,350,000 shares. This represents a dramatic increase of 176.7% compared to the previous short interest of 3,740,000 shares recorded on November 15th. Given the average daily trading volume of 43,660,900 shares, the current short-interest ratio stands at just 0.2 days, indicating that it would take a very short amount of time to cover all the short positions if necessary.

In addition to this increase in short interest, various institutional investors have recently made adjustments to their positions in the iShares Bitcoin Trust. For instance, during the third quarter, IMC Chicago LLC established a new position in IBIT valued at approximately $323,337,000. Meanwhile, Aristeia Capital L.L.C. increased its stake in IBIT by 47.2% in the second quarter, bringing its total ownership to 5,940,411 shares worth about $202,806,000 after acquiring an additional 1,903,644 shares in the last quarter.

Sculptor Capital LP also saw a significant boost in its position in IBIT, growing by 188.1% in the second quarter to own 3,392,812 shares valued at $115,831,000 after acquiring 2,215,107 additional shares. D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. raised its stake in IBIT by an astonishing 1,657.7%, now holding 2,636,608 shares worth $90,014,000 following the purchase of an additional 2,486,608 shares. Additionally, Point72 Asset Management L.P. entered the scene by acquiring a new stake in IBIT during the second quarter valued at around $56,965,000.

Market Performance of iShares Bitcoin Trust

On Thursday, trading for NASDAQ:IBIT began with the stock showing a slight decline of 1.4%, trading down $0.80 to reach a price of $56.92. The day’s trading volume was recorded at 38,643,312 shares, which exceeds the average volume of 34,608,938 shares. The iShares Bitcoin Trust has marked a 52-week low of $22.02 and a high of $59.16, with the current fifty-day moving average price standing at $45.62 and the two-hundred-day moving average at $39.05.

About iShares Bitcoin Trust

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) primarily focused on investing in long positions in Bitcoin while shorting USD currency. This passively managed fund aims to track the spot price of Bitcoin. Launched on January 5, 2024, it is issued by BlackRock.

Investment Insights

Before considering an investment in iShares Bitcoin Trust, it's essential for potential investors to be aware of the broader market sentiments. Current analyst ratings show a "Hold" rating for IBIT, indicating that while the trust is a viable option, there may be other better-performing stocks ranked by analysts. Notably, MarketBeat has compiled a list of five stocks that top-rated analysts recommend before the market takes notice, and iShares Bitcoin Trust is not included in that list.

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