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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