ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

🇺🇸United States
ARKB
Holding bitcoin since Jan 11, 2024

BTC Holdings

45414

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

  • Jun 29, 2025: Bitcoin holdings decreased by 202.00 BTC to 45414 BTC with cost basis of $107.4K
  • Jun 7, 2025: Bitcoin holdings decreased by 3727.00 BTC to 45616 BTC with cost basis of $104.4K
  • May 23, 2025: Bitcoin holdings increased by 177.00 BTC to 49343 BTC with cost basis of $111.7K
  • May 20, 2025: Bitcoin holdings increased by 1476.00 BTC to 49166 BTC with cost basis of $105.6K
  • May 19, 2025: Bitcoin holdings decreased by 5034.00 BTC to 47690 BTC with cost basis of $106.5K
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF — Bitcoin Holdings Over Time
January 11, 2024 - Present
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Balance Sheet History
Date
BTC Balance
Change (BTC)
Cost Basis
Market Price
Stock Price
Jun 29, 2025
45414
-202
$107352
Jun 7, 2025
45616
-3727
$104398
May 23, 2025
49343
177
$111734
May 20, 2025
49166
1476
$105616
May 19, 2025
47690
-5034
$106502
Apr 28, 2025
52724
120
$93781
Apr 25, 2025
52604
1037
$94022
Apr 24, 2025
51567
4303
$93741
Apr 22, 2025
47264
-1714
$87518
Mar 7, 2025
48978
-2889
$88054
Feb 11, 2025
51867
614
$97200
Feb 5, 2025
51253
417
$97793
Jan 31, 2025
50836
2065
$104031
Jan 18, 2025
48771
1963
$103771
Jan 13, 2025
46808
60
$93018
Jan 11, 2025
46748
-2288
$94413
Jan 6, 2025
49036
2307
$100173
Dec 31, 2024
46729
-284
$93595
Dec 24, 2024
47013
-1068
$95817
Dec 21, 2024
48081
-1351
$97733
Dec 17, 2024
49432
729
$106712
Dec 13, 2024
48703
609
$100500
Dec 11, 2024
48094
-50
$98880
Dec 6, 2024
48144
-2141
$98986
Oct 29, 2024
50285
1034
$71559
Oct 16, 2024
49251
389
$67474
Oct 15, 2024
48862
1263
$66061
Sep 26, 2024
47599
2592
$64252
Sep 13, 2024
45007
1233
$58732
Sep 3, 2024
43774
-579
$58626
Aug 30, 2024
44353
-1014
$59142
Aug 28, 2024
45367
-999
$59330
Aug 27, 2024
46366
-1643
$62211
Aug 23, 2024
48009
375
$61782
Aug 22, 2024
47634
129
$60710
Aug 20, 2024
47505
1099
$60127
Aug 14, 2024
46406
-115
$60183
Aug 13, 2024
46521
-100
$59744
Aug 12, 2024
46621
600
$59032
Aug 8, 2024
46021
549
$58203
Aug 6, 2024
45472
-509
$55914
Aug 5, 2024
45981
-1299
$53534
Aug 2, 2024
47280
-1399
$63830
Aug 1, 2024
48679
-494
$64168
Jul 23, 2024
49173
-794
$66638
Jul 19, 2024
49967
649
$65071
Jul 18, 2024
49318
-749
$64346
Jul 16, 2024
50067
459
$64197
Jul 15, 2024
49608
1844
$62943
Jul 12, 2024
47764
224
$57501
Jul 11, 2024
47540
75
$57912
Jul 10, 2024
47465
100
$58120
Jul 9, 2024
47365
750
$57441
Jul 8, 2024
46615
150
$56259
Jul 5, 2024
46465
199
$55780
Jul 2, 2024
46266
40
$62482
Jul 1, 2024
46226
910
$63090
Jun 27, 2024
45316
30
$61290
Jun 26, 2024
45286
-80
$61441
Jun 25, 2024
45366
-100
$61325
Jun 24, 2024
45466
-120
$61482
Jun 21, 2024
45586
-450
$64212
Jun 17, 2024
46036
-749
$66213
Jun 14, 2024
46785
-750
$66508
Jun 13, 2024
47535
-789
$67383
Jun 12, 2024
48324
125
$68209
Jun 11, 2024
48199
-840
$67518
Jun 7, 2024
49039
100
$70656
Jun 6, 2024
48939
-1364
$71020
Jun 5, 2024
50303
1005
$71038
Jun 4, 2024
49298
1968
$69618
Jun 3, 2024
47330
155
$68964
May 30, 2024
47175
-1449
$68181
May 29, 2024
48624
60
$67936
May 28, 2024
48564
60
$68248
May 27, 2024
48504
60
$69141
May 23, 2024
48444
30
$68756
May 22, 2024
48414
50
$69806
May 20, 2024
48364
984
$67619
May 17, 2024
47380
150
$66276
May 16, 2024
47230
950
$65803
May 15, 2024
46280
575
$63570
May 14, 2024
45705
2164
$61942
May 9, 2024
43541
70
$61780
May 7, 2024
43471
45
$63525
May 6, 2024
43426
1200
$63933
May 3, 2024
42226
454
$60659
May 2, 2024
41772
225
$58380
May 1, 2024
41547
-1694
$58309
Apr 30, 2024
43241
60
$61827
Apr 29, 2024
43181
-500
$62792
Apr 26, 2024
43681
85
$64167
Apr 25, 2024
43596
-485
$64223
Apr 24, 2024
44081
65
$65770
Apr 23, 2024
44016
500
$66518
Apr 22, 2024
43516
340
$66063
Apr 19, 2024
43176
195
$63797
Apr 18, 2024
42981
150
$62454
Apr 17, 2024
42831
-700
$62579
Apr 16, 2024
43531
-205
$63063
Apr 11, 2024
43736
-12
$70465
Apr 10, 2024
43748
105
$69236
Apr 8, 2024
43643
130
$71103
Apr 4, 2024
43513
176
$66968
Apr 2, 2024
43337
-1325
$66438
Apr 1, 2024
44662
-5
$69788
Mar 28, 2024
44667
390
$70407
Mar 27, 2024
44277
2924
$69776
Mar 26, 2024
41353
1055
$70339
Mar 22, 2024
40298
85
$64715
Mar 21, 2024
40213
30
$66707
Mar 20, 2024
40183
354
$63888
Mar 18, 2024
39829
40
$67804
Mar 14, 2024
39789
50
$72217
Mar 13, 2024
39739
610
$72746
Mar 12, 2024
39129
1300
$71694
Mar 11, 2024
37829
180
$70994
Mar 8, 2024
37649
25
$67809
Mar 7, 2024
37624
620
$66865
Mar 6, 2024
37004
615
$65975
Mar 5, 2024
36389
1020
$66243
Mar 4, 2024
35369
565
$65368
Mar 1, 2024
34804
880
$61884
Feb 29, 2024
33924
160
$62077
Feb 28, 2024
33764
395
$59282
Feb 27, 2024
33369
95
$56480
Feb 26, 2024
33274
2394
$52328
Feb 23, 2024
30880
675
$51116
Feb 22, 2024
30205
130
$51600
Feb 21, 2024
30075
210
$51503
Feb 20, 2024
29865
525
$51895
Feb 16, 2024
29340
2700
$52057
Feb 15, 2024
26640
1715
$52093
Feb 14, 2024
24925
1960
$50837
Feb 13, 2024
22965
710
$49622
Feb 12, 2024
22255
800
$48750
Feb 9, 2024
21455
2865
$46755
Feb 8, 2024
18590
1900
$44889
Feb 7, 2024
16690
75
$43269
Feb 6, 2024
16615
200
$42946
Feb 5, 2024
16415
525
$42778
Feb 2, 2024
15890
370
$43068
Feb 1, 2024
15520
345
$42450
Jan 31, 2024
15175
385
$42930
Jan 30, 2024
14790
400
$43434
Jan 27, 2024
14390
1105
$41870
Jan 26, 2024
13285
405
$40944
Jan 25, 2024
12880
625
$39959
Jan 24, 2024
12255
1575
$39923
Jan 23, 2024
10680
1620
$39426
Jan 20, 2024
9060
1495
$41644
Jan 19, 2024
7565
1020
$41293
Jan 18, 2024
6545
1180
$42250
Jan 17, 2024
5365
2830
$42734
Jan 13, 2024
2535
910
$42921
Jan 12, 2024
1625
1624
$45136
Jan 11, 2024
1
1
$46600