The crypto world is buzzing with a historic shift: Vanguard, the $11 trillion asset management giant, has listed BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on its platform, opening the floodgates for its 50 million clients to dive into crypto. As Bitcoin hovers at $92,812.74 USD with a stunning +7.57% 24-hour surge (CoinMarketCap, Dec 3, 2025), the market cap sits at $1.85 trillion, and 24-hour volume jumps to $80.55 billion. This move, following years of Vanguard’s skepticism, could unleash billions in new inflows – but volatility looms.
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Vanguard’s Dramatic About-Face: From Crypto Critic To ETF Facilitator
Vanguard’s decision is a seismic shift. The firm, renowned for its low-cost index funds and conservative ethos, had steadfastly refused to offer any crypto products, even after the SEC greenlit spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Former CEO Tim Buckley repeatedly dismissed Bitcoin as “too volatile” and “not suitable for our clients,” a stance that left Vanguard on the sidelines as rivals like BlackRock and Fidelity captured $52 billion in ETF inflows in their first year. But with relentless client demand – over 50 million customers clamoring for exposure – and IBIT’s explosive growth ($66 billion AUM by late 2025, fees at $245 million), Vanguard relented.
The listing extends beyond IBIT to include ETFs for Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, as reported by Bloomberg on December 1. “This is a big surprise,” said Cristiano Castro, BlackRock Brazil’s business development director, at the Blockchain Conference in São Paulo. “Combined allocations in IBIT and similar products have nearly reached $100 billion.” X is erupting with reactions: @WatcherGuru’s “JUST IN: $11 trillion Vanguard officially lists BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF” post and @Rohanzupp’s “Crypto now officially has the approval of every institution that once mocked it. Incredible character development” capture the triumph.
Live Bitcoin Data: The ETF Inflow Engine Ignites
CoinMarketCap’s latest snapshot reflects Bitcoin’s renewed vigor with Vanguard’s ETF listing:
- Current Price: $92,812.74 USD
- 24-Hour Change: +7.57% (Low: $86,216.69; High: $93,003.31)
- Market Cap: $1.85 trillion
- 24-Hour Volume: $80.55 billion (up 1.65% WoW)
- Circulating Supply: 19.95 million BTC (94.9% of 21 million max)
- All-Time High: $126,198.07 (Oct 6, 2025; -26.47%)
- Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV): $1.94 trillion
The +7.57% daily surge and $80.55B volume signal strong buying pressure, with RSI climbing to 62 (neutral bullish) and a fresh MACD crossover indicating momentum. Bitcoin’s 58.9% dominance edges higher, hinting that Vanguard’s move could spur altcoin rotations as well.
The Vanguard Effect: From Skepticism To $100 Billion ETF Allocations – A Tipping Point For Crypto
Vanguard’s reversal is more than symbolic – it’s a financial earthquake. Managing over 50 million customers and $11 trillion in assets, Vanguard was the last major holdout after BlackRock, Fidelity, and State Street embraced crypto ETFs. Castro noted that “allocations in Bitcoin ETFs have come close to $100 billion,” with IBIT alone holding $66 billion in BTC worth $66 billion. This influx – $52 billion in BlackRock’s first year alone – has made Bitcoin ETFs the firm’s top revenue source, generating $245 million in fees by October 2025.
The move follows relentless client demand and the success of spot ETFs since January 2024, which brought in $52 billion in net inflows – outpacing gold ETFs’ 5+ year ramp-up.
Expert Takes: The End Of Crypto Skepticism – What It Means For Bitcoin’s 2026 Run
Wall Street’s final domino falling has experts buzzing:
Bull Case: CoinDesk reports BlackRock’s IBIT as “the fastest growing ETF in history,” with $52 billion inflows in year one – Vanguard’s listing could add $20-50 billion more . @WatcherGuru’s post : “Vanguard officially lists BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF – trading live tomorrow.”
Institutional View: BlackRock’s Castro: “A big surprise – allocations nearing $100 billion.”
X sentiment: 78% bullish, with “Vanguard Bitcoin ETF” at 15K mentions (+40% WoW).
Technical Outlook: $95K-$100K Short-Term Or $120K Supercycle?
BTC’s chart eyes upside:
- Support: $90K holds; $85K (-8%) if breached.
- Resistance: $95K (2.4%), $100K (7.7%) – Vanguard inflows as catalyst.
- Indicators: RSI 62 (neutral bullish), MACD bullish crossover.
Coinpedia forecasts $95K-$100K if volumes spike; moon to $120K (29%) on sustained inflows.
Risks And Rewards: ETF Inflow Rally Or Retail Volatility?
Risks: 10% pullback to $83K if Vanguard clients sell on volatility (as Castro noted, “retail tends to react to price drops”).
Rewards: $20-50B inflows signal $100K+ (7.7%) – BlackRock’s $52B year-one haul shows the potential.
Vanguard’s Bitcoin ETF Listing – The Last Holdout Falls, Paving The Way For 2026
At $92,812.74 with $1.85T cap and $80.55B volume, Vanguard’s listing of BlackRock’s IBIT on December 2, 2025, ends crypto’s biggest institutional skeptic – potentially unlocking billions in $11T AUM flows. With $66B IBIT AUM and 78% bullish X sentiment, $100K is within reach. But retail volatility looms.
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