Financial sources indicated on August 18 that Monochrome’s Australian spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker: IBTC) has accumulated a significant position as the digital asset continues to attract institutional interest. By August 15, 2025, the fund’s balance sheet showed 990 bitcoins under its custody, with corresponding assets under management totaling approximately A$181 million.
This milestone reflects growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency exposure through regulated ETF structures. The A$181 million in AUM represents meaningful capital concentration in a single spot Bitcoin vehicle, positioning IBTC among notable crypto-focused financial instruments globally. While comparisons with offerings like Russia’s ETF frameworks exist in the international landscape, Australia’s regulatory environment has enabled direct spot Bitcoin exposure without the complexities seen in other jurisdictions.
At current market valuations—with Bitcoin trading near $88.28K—the fund’s 990-bitcoin reserve translates to substantial underlying asset value, reinforcing the appeal of regulated cryptocurrency investment vehicles for institutional and retail participants in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Monochrome's Bitcoin ETF in Australia Builds Holdings to Nearly 1,000 BTC
Financial sources indicated on August 18 that Monochrome’s Australian spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker: IBTC) has accumulated a significant position as the digital asset continues to attract institutional interest. By August 15, 2025, the fund’s balance sheet showed 990 bitcoins under its custody, with corresponding assets under management totaling approximately A$181 million.
This milestone reflects growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency exposure through regulated ETF structures. The A$181 million in AUM represents meaningful capital concentration in a single spot Bitcoin vehicle, positioning IBTC among notable crypto-focused financial instruments globally. While comparisons with offerings like Russia’s ETF frameworks exist in the international landscape, Australia’s regulatory environment has enabled direct spot Bitcoin exposure without the complexities seen in other jurisdictions.
At current market valuations—with Bitcoin trading near $88.28K—the fund’s 990-bitcoin reserve translates to substantial underlying asset value, reinforcing the appeal of regulated cryptocurrency investment vehicles for institutional and retail participants in the Asia-Pacific region.