Marjorie Taylor Greene Invested in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF This Year — Here's How Her Returns Compare to Fellow Congress Members
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Investment in Bitcoin ETFs
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's Purchases: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has significantly increased her investment in Bitcoin by purchasing shares in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Her initial investment ranged from $1,000 to $15,000 on January 8, 2025, which saw a 13% increase in value over the following two weeks.
- Subsequent Investment: In March, Greene invested an additional amount between $15,000 and $50,000 in IBIT just before a major announcement regarding a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by former President Donald Trump. However, this time, the shares fell by 8% in the subsequent week.
Performance of Investments
- Current Returns: As of now, Greene's investment in IBIT has appreciated by 10.2%, outperforming her 2.4% return from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD). Overall, her average gain over the past year stands at 2.80%, which is below the performance of the S&P 500.
- Top Performers: Greene's portfolio includes notable performers like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) and Tesla Inc. (TSLA), which have yielded returns of 76% and 57.7%, respectively.
Other Congressional Investments
- Brandon Gill's Investment: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) also invested in IBIT, with a stake valued between $50,001 and $100,000, but is currently down 6.40% on this investment.
- David McCormick's Success: Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.) has made multiple purchases of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) in 2025, achieving an unrealized profit of 25.60%.
Market Overview
- Bitcoin Price Action: As of the latest data, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $111,220.37, reflecting a 1.49% decline in the last 24 hours, but has increased by 18% year-to-date.
- IBIT ETF Performance: The IBIT ETF shares rose by 0.57% in after-hours trading, closing at $63.58, with a year-to-date gain of 19.76%. The stock currently shows a high Momentum score, indicating strong performance metrics.
About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.






