ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

🇺🇸United States
ARKB

BTC Holdings

51055

About ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, based in the United States, stands as a pioneering financial product designed to bridge traditional investment avenues with the burgeoning world of digital assets. Launched through a strategic partnership between ARK Invest, known for its focus on disruptive innovation, and 21Shares, a leader in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, this ETF offers investors exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of direct ownership. The fund operates by tracking Bitcoin's performance through a carefully curated reference rate, adjusted for operational expenses and liabilities, ensuring alignment with the asset’s market movements. As of 2025, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF continues to play a pivotal role in mainstreaming cryptocurrency investments, catering to both institutional and retail investors seeking diversified portfolios. The ETF model reflects a commitment to accessibility, allowing participants to engage with Bitcoin through familiar brokerage accounts, a significant step in democratizing digital asset investment within the U.S. financial ecosystem. This approach underscores the fund’s mission to integrate innovative technologies into conventional markets, supported by robust regulatory frameworks that have evolved over recent years to accommodate such products.
Central to ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF’s strategy is its focus on Bitcoin as a core treasury asset, positioning it as a hedge against traditional financial system vulnerabilities and a store of value for long-term wealth preservation. The fund emphasizes transparency and security in its digital asset management, leveraging advanced technologies such as Chainlink Proof of Reserve, integrated as of 2024, to provide verifiable insights into its holdings on the Ethereum mainnet. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to building trust among investors amidst the dynamic regulatory landscape of the United States. By prioritizing Bitcoin within its portfolio, the ETF not only capitalizes on the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies but also advocates for their adoption as legitimate components of corporate and individual treasury strategies. As of 2025, the fund’s approach remains forward-thinking, adapting to evolving market demands and regulatory shifts to maintain its relevance in the digital asset space, while contributing to the narrative of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
Within the competitive landscape of digital asset ETFs, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF holds a distinctive position due to its early-mover advantage and the combined expertise of ARK Invest and 21Shares. The fund has been instrumental in shaping industry standards since the landmark approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in 2024, marking a turning point for regulatory acceptance. As of mid-2025, recent developments such as a 3-for-1 share split announced in June demonstrate the fund’s adaptability to investor needs and market dynamics, enhancing accessibility for a broader audience. Competing alongside other major players, ARK 21Shares continues to influence the trajectory of Bitcoin adoption, reinforcing its significance in corporate treasury diversification strategies. Its strategic partnerships and innovative offerings underscore its role as a catalyst for integrating digital assets into mainstream finance, particularly within the U.S., where policy discussions around Bitcoin as a national reserve asset are gaining traction. The ETF’s ongoing evolution positions it as a key player in driving institutional confidence and shaping the future of financial innovation.

Recent Developments

  • Jul 11, 2025: Bitcoin holdings increased by 2790.00 BTC to 51055 BTC with cost basis of $116K (BTC @ $37.72)
  • Jul 7, 2025: Bitcoin holdings increased by 2851.00 BTC to 48265 BTC with cost basis of $109.2K (BTC @ $36.33)
  • Jun 29, 2025: Bitcoin holdings decreased by 202.00 BTC to 45414 BTC with cost basis of $107.4K (BTC @ $35.53)
  • Jun 7, 2025: Bitcoin holdings decreased by 3727.00 BTC to 45616 BTC with cost basis of $104.4K (BTC @ $34.67)
  • May 23, 2025: Bitcoin holdings increased by 177.00 BTC to 49343 BTC with cost basis of $111.7K (BTC @ $37)
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF — Bitcoin Holdings Over Time
1y - Present
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Balance Sheet History
Date
BTC Balance
Change (BTC)
Cost Basis
Market Price
Stock Price
Jul 11, 2025
51,055
2,790
$116K$37.72
Jul 7, 2025
48,265
2,851
$109.2K$36.33
Jun 29, 2025
45,414
-202
$107.4K$35.53
Jun 7, 2025
45,616
-3,727
$104.4K$34.67
May 23, 2025
49,343
177
$111.7K$37
May 20, 2025
49,166
1,476
$105.6K$35.1
May 19, 2025
47,690
-5,034
$106.5K$34.61
Apr 28, 2025
52,724
120
$93.8K$31.73
Apr 25, 2025
52,604
1,037
$94K$31.14
Apr 24, 2025
51,567
4,303
$93.7K$31.1
Apr 22, 2025
47,264
-1,714
$87.5K$29.07
Mar 7, 2025
48,978
-2,889
$88.1K$29.62
Feb 11, 2025
51,867
614
$97.2K$32.41
Feb 5, 2025
51,253
417
$97.8K$32.86
Jan 31, 2025
50,836
2,065
$104K$34.93
Jan 18, 2025
48,771
1,963
$103.8K$34.87
Jan 13, 2025
46,808
60
$93K$31.53
Jan 11, 2025
46,748
-2,288
$94.4K$31.53
Jan 6, 2025
49,036
2,307
$100.2K$32.75
Dec 31, 2024
46,729
-284
$93.6K$31.37
Dec 24, 2024
47,013
-1,068
$95.8K$30.96
Dec 21, 2024
48,081
-1,351
$97.7K$32.1
Dec 17, 2024
49,432
729
$106.7K$35.23
Dec 13, 2024
48,703
609
$100.5K$33.34
Dec 11, 2024
48,094
-50
$98.9K$32.12
Dec 6, 2024
48,144
-2,141
$99K$32.99
Oct 29, 2024
50,285
1,034
$71.6K$23.2
Oct 16, 2024
49,251
389
$67.5K$22.33
Oct 15, 2024
48,862
1,263
$66.1K$21.96
Sep 26, 2024
47,599
2,592
$64.3K$21.05
Sep 13, 2024
45,007
1,233
$58.7K$19.47
Sep 3, 2024
43,774
-579
$58.6K$19.54
Aug 30, 2024
44,353
-1,014
$59.1K$19.74
Aug 28, 2024
45,367
-999
$59.3K$20.69
Aug 27, 2024
46,366
-1,643
$62.2K$21.1
Aug 23, 2024
48,009
375
$61.8K$20.08
Aug 22, 2024
47,634
129
$60.7K$20.55
Aug 20, 2024
47,505
1,099
$60.1K$19.64
Aug 14, 2024
46,406
-115
$60.2K$20.27
Aug 13, 2024
46,521
-100
$59.7K$19.66
Aug 12, 2024
46,621
600
$59K$20.24
Aug 8, 2024
46,021
549
$58.2K$18.23
Aug 6, 2024
45,472
-509
$55.9K$17.81
Aug 5, 2024
45,981
-1,299
$53.5K$20.83
Aug 2, 2024
47,280
-1,399
$63.8K$21.07
Aug 1, 2024
48,679
-494
$64.2K$21.72
Jul 23, 2024
49,173
-794
$66.6K$22.77
Jul 19, 2024
49,967
649
$65.1K$21.19
Jul 18, 2024
49,318
-749
$64.3K$21.53
Jul 16, 2024
50,067
459
$64.2K$21.15
Jul 15, 2024
49,608
1,844
$62.9K$19.21
Jul 12, 2024
47,764
224
$57.5K$19.12
Jul 11, 2024
47,540
75
$57.9K$19.13
Jul 10, 2024
47,465
100
$58.1K$19.28
Jul 9, 2024
47,365
750
$57.4K$18.81
Jul 8, 2024
46,615
150
$56.3K$18.85
Jul 5, 2024
46,465
199
$55.8K$20.14
Jul 2, 2024
46,266
40
$62.5K$21.06
Jul 1, 2024
46,226
910
$63.1K$19.99
Jun 27, 2024
45,316
30
$61.3K$20.3
Jun 26, 2024
45,286
-80
$61.4K$20.64
Jun 25, 2024
45,366
-100
$61.3K$19.75
Jun 24, 2024
45,466
-120
$61.5K$21.4
Jun 21, 2024
45,586
-450
$64.2K$21.67
Jun 17, 2024
46,036
-749
$66.2K$21.81
Jun 14, 2024
46,785
-750
$66.5K$22.17
Jun 13, 2024
47,535
-789
$67.4K$22.5
Jun 12, 2024
48,324
125
$68.2K$22.45
Jun 11, 2024
48,199
-840
$67.5K$23.15
Jun 7, 2024
49,039
100
$70.7K$23.49
Jun 6, 2024
48,939
-1,364
$71K$23.77
Jun 5, 2024
50,303
1,005
$71K$23.5
Jun 4, 2024
49,298
1,968
$69.6K$23.09
Jun 3, 2024
47,330
155
$69K$22.52
May 30, 2024
47,175
-1,449
$68.2K$22.41
May 29, 2024
48,624
60
$67.9K$22.8
May 28, 2024
48,564
60
$68.2K$23.08
May 27, 2024
48,504
60
$69.1K$23.08
May 23, 2024
48,444
30
$68.8K$23.22
May 22, 2024
48,414
50
$69.8K$23.1
May 20, 2024
48,364
984
$67.6K$22.38
May 17, 2024
47,380
150
$66.3K$21.74
May 16, 2024
47,230
950
$65.8K$22.02
May 15, 2024
46,280
575
$63.6K$20.52
May 14, 2024
45,705
2,164
$61.9K$21.06
May 9, 2024
43,541
70
$61.8K$20.71
May 7, 2024
43,471
45
$63.5K$21.08
May 6, 2024
43,426
1,200
$63.9K$20.71
May 3, 2024
42,226
454
$60.7K$19.79
May 2, 2024
41,772
225
$58.4K$18.96
May 1, 2024
41,547
-1,694
$58.3K$19.69
Apr 30, 2024
43,241
60
$61.8K$20.99
Apr 29, 2024
43,181
-500
$62.8K$21.24
Apr 26, 2024
43,681
85
$64.2K$21.59
Apr 25, 2024
43,596
-485
$64.2K$21.3
Apr 24, 2024
44,081
65
$65.8K$22.18
Apr 23, 2024
44,016
500
$66.5K$22.2
Apr 22, 2024
43,516
340
$66.1K$21.47
Apr 19, 2024
43,176
195
$63.8K$21.19
Apr 18, 2024
42,981
150
$62.5K$20.35
Apr 17, 2024
42,831
-700
$62.6K$20.91
Apr 16, 2024
43,531
-205
$63.1K$21.1
Apr 11, 2024
43,736
-12
$70.5K$23.38
Apr 10, 2024
43,748
105
$69.2K$22.99
Apr 8, 2024
43,643
130
$71.1K$22.48
Apr 4, 2024
43,513
176
$67K$21.96
Apr 2, 2024
43,337
-1,325
$66.4K$23.26
Apr 1, 2024
44,662
-5
$69.8K$23.66
Mar 28, 2024
44,667
390
$70.4K$22.9
Mar 27, 2024
44,277
2,924
$69.8K$23.18
Mar 26, 2024
41,353
1,055
$70.3K$23.71
Mar 22, 2024
40,298
85
$64.7K$21.74
Mar 21, 2024
40,213
30
$66.7K$21.97
Mar 20, 2024
40,183
354
$63.9K$21.47
Mar 18, 2024
39,829
40
$67.8K$23.05
Mar 14, 2024
39,789
50
$72.2K$24.54
Mar 13, 2024
39,739
610
$72.7K$23.8
Mar 12, 2024
39,129
1,300
$71.7K$24.07
Mar 11, 2024
37,829
180
$71K$23.13
Mar 8, 2024
37,649
25
$67.8K$22.59
Mar 7, 2024
37,624
620
$66.9K$22.37
Mar 6, 2024
37,004
615
$66K$20.68
Mar 5, 2024
36,389
1,020
$66.2K$22.6
Mar 4, 2024
35,369
565
$65.4K$21.06
Mar 1, 2024
34,804
880
$61.9K$20.76
Feb 29, 2024
33,924
160
$62.1K$20.17
Feb 28, 2024
33,764
395
$59.3K$19.05
Feb 27, 2024
33,369
95
$56.5K$18.18
Feb 26, 2024
33,274
2,394
$52.3K$17.05
Feb 23, 2024
30,880
675
$51.1K$17.37
Feb 22, 2024
30,205
130
$51.6K$17.01
Feb 21, 2024
30,075
210
$51.5K$17.36
Feb 20, 2024
29,865
525
$51.9K$17.32
Feb 16, 2024
29,340
2,700
$52.1K$17.28
Feb 15, 2024
26,640
1,715
$52.1K$17.27
Feb 14, 2024
24,925
1,960
$50.8K$16.49
Feb 13, 2024
22,965
710
$49.6K$16.77
Feb 12, 2024
22,255
800
$48.8K$15.87
Feb 9, 2024
21,455
2,865
$46.8K$15.2
Feb 8, 2024
18,590
1,900
$44.9K$14.72
Feb 7, 2024
16,690
75
$43.3K$14.37
Feb 6, 2024
16,615
200
$42.9K$14.13
Feb 5, 2024
16,415
525
$42.8K$14.32
Feb 2, 2024
15,890
370
$43.1K$14.35
Feb 1, 2024
15,520
345
$42.5K$14.18
Jan 31, 2024
15,175
385
$42.9K$14.54
Jan 30, 2024
14,790
400
$43.4K$14.4
Jan 27, 2024
14,390
1,105
$41.9K$14.01
Jan 26, 2024
13,285
405
$40.9K$13.29
Jan 25, 2024
12,880
625
$40K$13.2
Jan 24, 2024
12,255
1,575
$39.9K$13.07
Jan 23, 2024
10,680
1,620
$39.4K$13.4
Jan 20, 2024
9,060
1,495
$41.6K$13.91
Jan 19, 2024
7,565
1,020
$41.3K$13.65
Jan 18, 2024
6,545
1,180
$42.3K$14.29
Jan 17, 2024
5,365
2,830
$42.7K$14.5
Jan 13, 2024
2,535
910
$42.9K$14.62
Jan 12, 2024
1,625
1,624
$45.1K$15.59
Jan 11, 2024
1
1
$46.6K