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IBIT stock refers to the trading shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF issued by BlackRock, with the trading symbol "IBIT". It is a Bitcoin-based financial product that allows investors to track Bitcoin prices without directly holding the cryptocurrency, tradable through standard stock market platforms and subject to traditional securities trading rules and regulatory frameworks.

IPO (Initial Public Offering) refers to the process by which a privately held company issues shares to the public for the first time, becoming a publicly traded entity. In the cryptocurrency space, the IPO concept has evolved to include various forms such as traditional stock exchange listings (like Coinbase), Security Token Offerings (STOs), and Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs), representing a significant milestone for blockchain projects in terms of fundraising and market maturity.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that directly tracks the spot price of Bitcoin, managed by BlackRock and listed on the Nasdaq exchange. It allows investors to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin by purchasing ETF shares without dealing with technical aspects like managing cryptocurrency wallets or securing private keys. The fund holds physical Bitcoin as its underlying asset, custodied by Coinbase Custody, and charges a 0.25% annual management fee.