{"id":5143,"date":"2025-10-21T20:17:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digkrypton.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etp-on-london-stock-exchange-as-uk-lifts-crypto-ban\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:17:12","slug":"blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etp-on-london-stock-exchange-as-uk-lifts-crypto-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digkrypton.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etp-on-london-stock-exchange-as-uk-lifts-crypto-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange as UK Lifts Crypto Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange as UK Lifts Crypto Ban<\/a><\/p>\n

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BlackRock has officially listed its iShares Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).<\/p>\n

This comes after the Financial Conduct Authority\u2019s (FCA) decision to ease restrictions<\/a> on crypto-linked investment products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The ETP<\/a>, ticker IB1T, allows retail investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly trading or storing the cryptocurrency, offering a simplified entry point into the digital asset market.<\/p>\n

The product is fully physically backed, with all Bitcoin held in secure custody through Coinbase<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

BlackRock emphasized that the ETP removes the technical challenges of holding cryptocurrency, transferring responsibility for secure storage to the issuer.<\/p>\n

According to the firm, Coinbase employs a combination of physical security, multiparty computation, and daily transfers to segregated cold storage wallets, ensuring institutional-grade protection for investors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe iShares Bitcoin ETP leverages years of integration between Coinbase and BlackRock, providing UK investors with a secure gateway to digital assets through traditional trading platforms,\u201d said Jane Sloan, EMEA Head of Global Product Solutions at BlackRock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With UK crypto ownership projected to grow to nearly four million adults over the next year, the launch is seen as timely, providing access to a regulated, familiar investment vehicle.<\/p>\n

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NEW: BlackRock’s #Bitcoin<\/a> exchange traded product is now officially trading on the London Stock Exchange pic.twitter.com\/5HjgHvW1tX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 21, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The ETP has a total expense ratio (TER) of 15 basis points per annum, including a temporary fee waiver until the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From January 1, 2026, the TER will increase to 25 bps. The BlackRock Investment Institute advises<\/a> that for investors with suitable governance and risk tolerance, a 1\u20132% allocation to Bitcoin within multi-asset portfolios is reasonable, reflecting both potential upside and the asset\u2019s high volatility.<\/p>\n

UK retail ban lift on ETNs and ETPs<\/h2>\n

The debut follows a regulatory shift in the UK after the FCA lifted its four-year ban on retail access to crypto-linked exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and ETPs. Previously, retail investors were barred from such products due to high volatility and consumer risk concerns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The FCA noted that the market has matured, with institutional-grade custodians and improved liquidity making such investments more suitable for regulated markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the retail ban on crypto derivatives remains, the FCA has indicated ongoing monitoring of high-risk investments and opened the door for fund tokenization initiatives in the asset management sector.<\/p>\n

The UK launch mirrors the success of BlackRock\u2019s U.S. Bitcoin offerings. Its flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) now manages over $100 billion<\/a>, attracting both retail and institutional investors through traditional brokerage accounts.<\/p>\n

In the third quarter of 2025, BlackRock reported $17 billion in net inflows into digital asset products, underlining strong demand for regulated crypto exposure.<\/p>\n

This post BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange as UK Lifts Crypto Ban<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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