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- Bitcoin ETF could debut next week.
- Reduced fee intensifies dispute among bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock has taken another step in its strategy related to the bitcoin market by submit Form 8-A for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a product that combines exposure to spot bitcoin with a structure geared toward income generation.
The filing of the document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is usually seen by the market as a final step before the start of stock market trading. This move has increased expectations that the asset manager's new bitcoin ETF could reach the market in a few days.
The assessment was reinforced by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, who commented on the ongoing regulatory process. According to him, "This usually means launch within a week." The expert added: "So, if I had to bet, I'd say BITA will be operational next [Thursday]. But we'll see."
The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF was developed to offer exposure to Bitcoin's performance while seeking to generate additional income through the active sale of call options. The strategy primarily uses IBIT, BlackRock's own Bitcoin spot fund, as a benchmark, which has become one of the largest cryptocurrency-linked ETFs in the United States.
The proposal differentiates the new product from traditional bitcoin ETFs, which only track the appreciation or depreciation of the asset. By using options, the fund seeks to create a complementary source of income for investors.
The filing of Form 8-A occurred just days after BlackRock introduced its fourth regulatory amendment related to the ETF. Among the updated details is the sponsorship fee of 0,65%, a percentage considered competitive within the segment of funds with covered options strategies linked to Bitcoin.
This move also comes at a time of increasing competition among large financial institutions in the cryptocurrency market. While BlackRock is moving forward with its new bitcoin ETF, Goldman Sachs is working with the SEC to launch a similar product aimed at generating income based on the market's leading cryptocurrency.
Goldman Sachs' application was submitted earlier, and according to Balchunas' estimates, the fund's launch could occur around July 1st. With new offerings approaching the market, the competition among asset managers for investors interested in bitcoin ETFs continues to gain momentum in the United States.
