Why iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Stumbled on Monday
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By Eric Volkman – Dec 15, 2025 at 7:27PM ESTKey PointsThe market largely shunned cryptocurrencies and related assets.This was part of a broader pessimism about the near future of interest rates and the state of AI stocks.These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NASDAQ: IBITiShares Bitcoin TrustMarket Cap$0.0KToday's Changeangle-down(-4.86%) $2.49Current Price$48.71Price as of December 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM ETIt was easy to be down on crypto-related investments as the trading week kicked off.On a blue Monday for its foundational cryptocurrency, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT 4.86%) also dipped into negative territory. Shares of the fund fell by 5% in value, on a notable decline not only with Bitcoin but also with many altcoins. Chomping at the bit for new cuts Investors clearly aren't feeling very confident about the immediate future of cryptos. Last week's rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) was broadly expected by the time it occurred. Compounding that, the Fed hinted that it might be more resistant to further cuts across the coming months. Image source: Getty Images. While interest rates play a significant role in sentiment regarding risky assets like digital coins and tokens, investors also keep a close eye on other high-risk investments. One grouping that falls under scrutiny is artificial intelligence (AI) stocks; the more pure-play titles in this basket are rightfully considered relatively high-risk, as they depend heavily on the takeup of the technology. However, many market players are becoming wary of those pure-plays. Quite a few still don't produce meaningful revenue or profitability, and valuations can be awfully high. Investors have been shedding positions in AI stocks, a trend that was evident on Monday and had a knock-on effect on cryptocurrencies and associated ETFs, such as iShares Bitcoin Trust.Advertisement ExpandNASDAQ: IBITiShares Bitcoin TrustToday's Change(-4.86%) $-2.49Current Price$48.71Key Data PointsDay's Range$48.28 - $51.0052wk Range$42.98 - $71.82Volume6.3M Trust in the future I think the vaunted January Effect will provide a bit of positive momentum to cryptocurrencies, especially since the low-rate environment remains beneficial for them. Many institutional investors adjust their holdings that month, and those that want some degree of risk will surely consider loading up with more crypto. When they do, their first choice in many instances will be Bitcoin. I'd look to iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF to rise very early next year.About the AuthorEric Volkman is a contributing Motley Fool finance and stock market analyst. Previously, Eric was an equities analyst at European investment bank Raiffeisen Capital and Investment. He’s also been a freelance finance writer since 1995. He studied at Susquehanna University.TMFVolkmanRead NextDec 1, 2025 •By Eric VolkmanWhy iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Was Tanking TodayNov 25, 2025 •By Daniel FoelberBitcoin Gets Kicked Out of the $2 Trillion Club. Here's Why This Top Bitcoin ETF Is a Buy Anyway.Oct 31, 2025 •By Dominic BasultoBillionaires Are Buying a BlackRock ETF That Could Soar Up to 800%, According to Wall Street ExpertsOct 29, 2025 •By Adam SpataccoBillionaire Philippe Laffont Just Bought This ETF That Could Soar 19,000%, According to Strategy's Michael SaylorOct 20, 2025 •By Dominic BasultoBillionaires Are Buying a BlackRock ETF That Could Soar Up to 825%, According to Wall Street ExpertsOct 19, 2025 •By Trevor JennewineBillionaires Are Buying a BlackRock ETF That Could Soar Up to 9,400%, According to Wall Street Experts