- BlackRock is planning a new Bitcoin ETF that aims to generate income through a covered call strategy.
- The new product will allow investors to earn yield by selling options on Bitcoin futures.
- The ETF represents a move from simple Bitcoin tracking to an income-generating approach.
- Regulatory conditions have become more favorable for new cryptocurrency ETF products.
- BlackRock’s existing iShares Bitcoin Trust has attracted over $60.7 billion since January 2024.
BlackRock has filed for a new Bitcoin ETF designed to create income for investors through a premium income strategy. The fund, called the BlackRock Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, uses a covered call approach, offering investors a way to earn yield from Bitcoin in the U.S. market.
The latest filing establishes a Delaware trust for the ETF, signaling further expansion beyond BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which has already seen over $60.7 billion in inflows since January 2024 and holds more than 768,000 BTC.
Unlike passive Bitcoin ETFs, this product will actively use a strategy called “covered calls,” where managers sell options on Bitcoin futures. Selling these options allows the fund to collect premiums. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, “Given all the other coins about to ETF-ized, it’s notable BlackRock is doing another bitcoin product, imo signifies they are going to build around btc and eth and lay off the rest, at least for now. This makes the horse race for these other coins much more wide open.”
A covered call is an investment strategy where a fund sells options contracts, giving buyers the right to purchase Bitcoin at a set price. This generates regular premium income but limits profit if Bitcoin’s price rises sharply.
The move comes as regulators in the U.S. ease restrictions on cryptocurrency ETF approvals. Recent changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have made the approval process faster, making it easier for firms like BlackRock to launch innovative products.
Traditional investors have often avoided Bitcoin due to its lack of yield compared to dividend-paying assets. The new ETF is designed to address this challenge by combining cryptocurrency exposure with regular income made possible through options premiums.
These developments may encourage more institutional investors to consider Bitcoin, as the product offers potential for yield alongside crypto market access. Additional details on launch timing and expected yields will depend on regulatory approvals and market conditions.
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