Breaking: BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP For UK Investors
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $13 trillion in assets, has officially launched its iShares Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange on October 20, 2025
The new product, trading under the ticker IB1T, gives UK retail investors their first-ever opportunity to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated exchange-listed fund.
BlackRock Brings Bitcoin to UK InvestorsUnlike derivative-based products, the iShares Bitcoin ETP directly tracks Bitcoin’s spot price, giving investors a simple and transparent way to invest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, without having to buy or store it themselves.
According to BlackRock, the iShares Bitcoin ETP is 100% physically backed by Bitcoin held in custody through Coinbase, ensuring security via multiparty computation and cold storage systems.
The product’s introduction represents not only a regulatory milestone but also the rising institutional embrace of digital assets.
