A Bitcoin ETP is a stock-like product that tracks Bitcoin’s price. Think of it like buying Bitcoin through your regular brokerage account instead of setting up wallets and private keys.
This specific iShares product holds real Bitcoin in custody. Coinbase Luxembourg safeguards the coins. That setup aims to lower the risk beginners fear most: losing access to their crypto.
For everyday investors, this means easier access. You can gain Bitcoin exposure next to your stocks and funds, without touching an exchange.
This is the 66th time iShares has issued new securities for this Bitcoin ETP. Repeated issuance usually points to steady demand from funds, pensions, and wealth managers.
In the U.S., spot Bitcoin ETFs changed the game in 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT crossed $40 billion in assets, leading a wave of institutional adoption.
You can see how ETF activity shapes price action in recent Bitcoin ETF flows. When money moves in or out, Bitcoin reacts.
The London product serves the same role for European investors. It channels large pools of capital into Bitcoin through familiar rails.
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Fees matter more than most beginners realize. This ETP normally charges 0.25% per year, but a temporary waiver cuts that to 0.15% through the end of 2026.
Over time, lower fees mean more of Bitcoin’s price gains stay in your pocket. For long-term exposure, that difference adds up.
(Source: BTCUSD / TradingView)
This pricing pressure mirrors what happened in the U.S. ETF market. Competition keeps pushing costs down for investors.
This issuance does not change Bitcoin’s supply. It changes who can buy it and how easily. For beginners, ETPs offer a softer entry point. For purists, self-custody still matters.
Either way, Wall Street keeps building pipes into Bitcoin. That trend explains why ETF-driven Bitcoin moves now shape the market more than retail hype.
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Read original story iShares Adds 750K Bitcoin ETP Units as Wall Street Appetite Grows by Ahmed Balaha at 99bitcoins.com