iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is trading at $41.63, which is -41.6% below its all-time high of $71.29. The Drawdown Severity Score is 6.9, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, IBIT has experienced 15 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -8.6%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM EDT
IBIT
StockiShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
Price
$41.63
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $71.29
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-41.6%
Days in Drawdown
170
Avg Max Drawdown
8.6%
Avg Length
39
Drawdown Severity Score™
6.9
IBIT - Price & High Water Mark
IBIT - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $41.63, which represents a 41.6% decline from its all-time high of $71.29. This drawdown has persisted for 170 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 2 years, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 8.6% in depth, with an average duration of 39 days. iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has gone through 15 total drawdown events in the last 2 years. The largest drawdown for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF in the last 2 years was 28.2%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 238 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF currently stands at 6.92. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 15 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Ongoing | 170 days | -41.6% | $71.29 | $41.63 | — |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-10-06 | 54 days | -12.0% | $69.84 | $61.44 | $71.29 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-08-13 | 30 days | -5.8% | $68.18 | $64.22 | $69.84 |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-07-09 | 48 days | -8.5% | $63.23 | $57.87 | $63.58 |
| 2024-12-18 | 2025-05-20 | 153 days | -28.2% | $60.73 | $43.59 | $60.91 |
| 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-13 | 5 days | -5.3% | $57.80 | $54.73 | $57.91 |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-12-06 | 12 days | -8.5% | $56.49 | $51.70 | $57.80 |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-15 | 3 days | -2.6% | $51.05 | $49.73 | $52.13 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-11-06 | 238 days | -27.5% | $41.95 | $30.41 | $43.40 |
| 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-13 | 2 days | -0.9% | $41.12 | $40.73 | $41.95 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-08 | 4 days | -8.6% | $38.65 | $35.32 | $39.55 |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-26 | 4 days | -1.9% | $29.72 | $29.16 | $31.12 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2 days | -2.0% | $29.67 | $29.08 | $29.72 |
| 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-16 | 2 days | -0.1% | $29.55 | $29.52 | $29.62 |
| 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-14 | 2 days | -1.5% | $28.66 | $28.22 | $29.55 |
| 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-09 | 29 days | -16.2% | $26.63 | $22.32 | $27.15 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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IBIT Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$41.63
High-water mark
$71.29
Current drawdown
-41.6%
Days in drawdown
170
This IBIT page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF drawdowns.
What History Says About IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has dropped 5%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 64 days with an average max drop of -13.4%.
The current drawdown of -41.6% has lasted 170 days, which is 2.7x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 to May 2025 | -28.2% | 153 days |
| Mar 2024 to Nov 2024 | -27.5% | 238 days |
| Jan 2024 to Feb 2024 | -16.2% | 29 days |
| Aug 2025 to Oct 2025 | -12.0% | 54 days |
| Mar 2024 to Mar 2024 | -8.6% | 4 days |
| Nov 2024 to Dec 2024 | -8.5% | 12 days |
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