I have recently seen many who claim Bitcoin ETFs don’t have the BTC they say they have.
Grok says this.
Anyone can independently verify the Bitcoin holdings of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) on the Bitcoin blockchain, as IBIT is a spot ETF that directly holds actual Bitcoin (custodied primarily by Coinbase).
Official Reported Holdings
BlackRock publishes daily holdings on its iShares website. As of the most recent data (early January 2026), IBIT holds approximately **773,990 BTC** (valued at around $70 billion, depending on Bitcoin's price). This is disclosed transparently, includ