BitcoinETP

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is strengthening its position in the crypto space with the launch of its first Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) in Europe. This move comes as institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin investment options continues to grow.
Key Highlights:
New Bitcoin ETP Listings:Trading started on Xetra (Germany), Euronext Paris, and Euronext Amsterdam.Listed under tickers IB1T and BTCN.Competitive Fee Strategy:To attract early adopters, BlackRock is temporarily lowering the ETP’s expense ratio to 0.15%.This makes it one of the cheapest Bitcoin ETPs in the European market.The discounted fee will remain in effect until the end of 2025.Custody Services by Coinbase:Coinbase will act as the custodian for the European Bitcoin ETP, mirroring its role in BlackRock’s U.S. iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
BlackRock’s Influence on the European Crypto ETF Market
While Europe has over 160 digital asset investment products, the region’s total market size still lags behind the U.S., where Bitcoin ETFs dominate.
US vs. Europe: The Market Gap
According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs hold 91% of the world’s total Bitcoin ETF assets, despite being introduced just a year ago.Balchunas believes that BlackRock’s presence could boost liquidity and efficiency in Europe’s crypto investment market.
Shifting Investor Sentiment
European investors have historically been more cautious about high-risk assets like Bitcoin.BlackRock’s entry into the market may increase institutional confidence in crypto-based financial products.
What This Means for Crypto Investors
With BlackRock now offering a low-cost Bitcoin investment option in Europe, we may see:
Greater accessibility to institutional-grade Bitcoin exposure.Improved market liquidity for European crypto ETFs.A shift in investment sentiment, as major asset managers legitimize Bitcoin as an asset class.
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Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) have faced significant outflows, with $1.7 billion withdrawn over the past week, marking the fifth consecutive week of declines. This trend represents the longest streak of outflows since records began in 2015.
Key Highlights:
Total Outflows: Over the past five weeks, crypto ETPs have seen cumulative outflows totaling $6.4 billion.​Bitcoin ETPs: Bitcoin-focused ETPs experienced $978 million in outflows last week, bringing the five-week total to $5.4 billion.​Ethereum and Solana ETPs: Ethereum ETPs saw $175 million in outflows, while Solana ETPs recorded $2.2 million in outflows.​XRP ETPs: Contrarily, XRP ETPs attracted $1.8 million in inflows, bucking the broader negative trend.

Regional and Issuer Insights:
United States: The U.S. led in outflows, with $1.2 billion exiting its crypto ETP market.​Europe: European provider 21Shares experienced the largest outflows among issuers, totaling $534 million.​BlackRock: The asset management giant saw $401 million in outflows last week, with month-to-date outflows reaching $594 million.​

Conclusion:
The persistent outflows from crypto ETPs highlight a cautious sentiment among investors, reflecting broader market uncertainties. Despite these challenges, certain assets like XRP continue to attract investment, indicating selective confidence within the crypto market.​
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