BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF sees $1 billion of volume in just 20 minutes following Trump victory

BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF experienced heightened trading volumes of $1 billion in the first 20 minutes of trading the day after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, according to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas.

"Damn, IBIT has seen $1 billion in volume in the first 20min, that's about what it does in full day," Balchunas posted to X on Wednesday. "Other bitcoin ETFs in same boat, crazy volume. Set for a record-breaking volume day.

Trump's victory, broadly seen as a massive boon to the crypto industry, also sent bitcoin above $75,000, a new all-time high, as of early Wednesday. The billionaire real estate tycoon turned politician signaled a pro-crypto stance ahead of Tuesday's election. A Republican, Trump beat out Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, who comparatively, had shown little interest in embracing cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF, with about $30 billion in AUM, boasts more assets under management than any other spot bitcoin ETF, according to The Block Data Dashboard .

Bitcoin is currently trading hands above $74,500, according to The Block's price page . 

While running, Trump pledged to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, pardon Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler.