BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF with Derivatives Exposure, Excluding Direct Holdings
BlackRock has submitted a proposal to the SEC for a new fund that would gain Bitcoin exposure through derivatives, rather than holding the digital asset directly, impacting the landscape for tokenized investment products.
Issuer
BlackRock
Fund Type
ETF
Exposure Method
Derivatives
The iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT) would invest in options and fixed-income securities. Its preliminary prospectus indicates that it will not include direct Bitcoin or spot Bitcoin ETP holdings. The offering cannot be sold until its registration statement is effective.
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