Australia’s Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has achieved a significant milestone on 21 August 2025, with its assets under management (AUM) climbing to $177,577,616 AUD. Backed directly by Bitcoin, the ETF now holds 1,002 BTC, reflecting growing investor trust and rising institutional interest in digital assets.

This achievement highlights the ETF’s steady momentum since launch, reinforcing Bitcoin’s position as a strong store of value in regulated markets. Investors are showing increasing confidence in gaining direct, transparent exposure to Bitcoin through Monochrome, which is recognized as the country’s first ETF to hold the cryptocurrency directly.